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Accounting Technology Lab Podcast September 3, 2026
Reinventing Your Practice with Advisory – Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – August 2026
Randy and Brian talk with Sage's Nancy Sperry about how AI can help firms and finance pros reinvent their practices around advisory services.
Accounting August 4, 2026
Last Call for Innovation Award Nominations: Closes Sept. 8
Nominations are currently being accepted for CPA Practice Advisor's 40 Under 40, 20 Under 40, and Tax & Accounting Tech Innovation Awards.
Firm Management September 8, 2026
Randa Vernon to Take Over as CEO of HoganTaylor
Randa Vernon was selected by partners as the next CEO and chairman of the board of Tulsa, OK-based HoganTaylor, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 100 firm, effective Jan. 1, 2027, succeeding Randy Nail.
Technology September 8, 2026
Centri Partners with Fieldguide to Strengthen Risk Advisory Practice
Centri will leverage the Fieldguide platform to further standardize client engagements, increase collaboration and provide clients with greater visibility.
Accounting September 8, 2026
FICPA Partners with Karbon and Aider on New Digital Evolution Summit
DES will provide practical guidance on how artificial intelligence, automation and emerging technologies are reshaping accounting.
Mergers and Acquisitions September 8, 2026
UHY Adds Adamson & Co. in Texas
Top 30 accounting firm UHY has combined with Adamson & Co., the largest independently owned CPA firm in Corpus Christi, TX.
Firm Management September 8, 2026
RKL Announces Mike De Stefano as New CEO
Mike De Stefano has assumed the role of CEO of Lancaster, PA-based RKL, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 100 firm, effective Sept. 1, succeeding Ed Monborne.
Technology September 8, 2026
FinQuery Establishes U.K. Hub By Acquiring Innervision
Atlanta-based FinQuery has acquired lease accounting compliance platform Innervision from IRIS Software Group, establishing a dedicated operation in the United Kingdom—FinQuery UK.
Tax News
Payroll Taxes September 7, 2026
Higher Social Security Payroll Taxes No Longer Taboo for GOP
Some Republicans, like Rep. Lloyd Smucker of Pennsylvania, are slowly warming to the idea of raising payroll taxes on upper-income households to shore up Social Security.
Legislation September 7, 2026
Alabama Lawmaker Wants to Shield College Athletes From Surprise NIL Tax Bills
With so many college athletes now becoming wealthy in the NIL era, Alabama U.S. congresswoman Terri Sewell says she wants to help them avoid being caught off guard when tax season arrives.
Taxes September 4, 2026
IRS Processing of Paper Returns Took Twice as Long This Past Filing Season
Individual paper returns took an average of about 30 calendar days to process during the 2026 filing season, compared with 16 in 2025, according to the Government Accountability Office.
Taxes September 3, 2026
Ohio Senator Wants to Wipe Out Data Center Tax Breaks Nationwide
Ohio Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno said his proposal would impose a federal tax equal to 100% of any tax incentive a state or local government gives a data center.
Taxes September 3, 2026
Trump Backs a Federal Film Tax Credit. What That Could Mean for Hollywood
After President Trump threw his support behind an effort for a national film tax credit, Hollywood is hopeful that a lifeline could finally be on its way.
State CPA Societies September 3, 2026
Tennessee Society of CPAs to Host Technology and Federal Tax Conferences
The Technology Conference will take place on Nov. 9-10, and the Tennessee Federal Tax Conference is scheduled for Nov. 18-20.
Taxes September 3, 2026
18,000 Private Schools’ Tax-Exempt Status in Jeopardy After Proposed Rules From Treasury, IRS
Proposed regulations issued on Thursday could put an end to the federal tax-exempt status of as many as 18,000 private educational institutions that the Trump administration says engage in racial discrimination.
Taxes September 2, 2026
Tax Court Penalizes ‘Pretty Sophisticated’ Taxpayer
Depending on the situation, the IRS may have discretion to hand out some of these penalties or to cut unknowing taxpayers some slack.
Accounting News
Accounting August 4, 2026
Last Call for Innovation Award Nominations: Closes Sept. 8
Nominations are currently being accepted for CPA Practice Advisor's 40 Under 40, 20 Under 40, and Tax & Accounting Tech Innovation Awards.
Firm Management September 8, 2026
Randa Vernon to Take Over as CEO of HoganTaylor
Randa Vernon was selected by partners as the next CEO and chairman of the board of Tulsa, OK-based HoganTaylor, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 100 firm, effective Jan. 1, 2027, succeeding Randy Nail.
Accounting September 8, 2026
FICPA Partners with Karbon and Aider on New Digital Evolution Summit
DES will provide practical guidance on how artificial intelligence, automation and emerging technologies are reshaping accounting.
Mergers and Acquisitions September 8, 2026
UHY Adds Adamson & Co. in Texas
Top 30 accounting firm UHY has combined with Adamson & Co., the largest independently owned CPA firm in Corpus Christi, TX.
Firm Management September 8, 2026
RKL Announces Mike De Stefano as New CEO
Mike De Stefano has assumed the role of CEO of Lancaster, PA-based RKL, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 100 firm, effective Sept. 1, succeeding Ed Monborne.
Technology September 8, 2026
FinQuery Establishes U.K. Hub By Acquiring Innervision
Atlanta-based FinQuery has acquired lease accounting compliance platform Innervision from IRIS Software Group, establishing a dedicated operation in the United Kingdom—FinQuery UK.
Technology September 8, 2026
Campfire Introduces Migration Agent
Migration Agent moves a company's general ledger into Campfire in minutes rather than months and produces a reconciliation workbook that proves every account tied out.
State CPA Societies September 8, 2026
State CPA Societies in Action: Greater Washington Society of CPAs (D.C.)
State CPA Societies in Action is a series of articles spotlighting the varied educational, advocacy, networking and professional activities of the state CPA societies across the U.S.
Payroll News
Payroll September 8, 2026
A Low-Hire, Low-Fire Labor Market is Making Job Hunting Harder
An economist explains why a stagnant labor market can be tough, even as layoffs and quits remain low.
Payroll September 8, 2026
Fewer Americans Are Working or Looking for a Job. Experts Can’t Agree on Why
The decline in the share of Americans who are working or looking for work over the last six months has been among the fastest recorded in nearly eight decades of data.
Benefits September 8, 2026
Social Security COLA 2027: This Group Could Finally Pass $1,000 a Month
Social Security recipients are on track to receive their biggest cost-of-living adjustment in four years, which will likely push one group’s average payment above $1,000 a month.
Payroll September 8, 2026
What Income Does a Person Need to Live ‘Comfortably’ in Every State?
Data from SmartAsset showed that a single person requires more than $100,000 in pre-tax income to live in 23 states in the U.S.
Payroll Taxes September 7, 2026
Higher Social Security Payroll Taxes No Longer Taboo for GOP
Some Republicans, like Rep. Lloyd Smucker of Pennsylvania, are slowly warming to the idea of raising payroll taxes on upper-income households to shore up Social Security.
Payroll September 3, 2026
2026 Data Show College Costs Still Rising: How Families Can Cope
The average one-year cost of attendance has risen to $38,270, which includes tuition, fees, books, living expenses and personal expenses.
Payroll September 2, 2026
U.S. Job Openings Edge Higher in Sign of Stable Labor Demand
Available positions rose to 7.27 million from a downwardly revised 7.18 million in June, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out Tuesday.
Payroll September 1, 2026
What the New 1099 Reporting Rules Mean
The IRS has updated Forms 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, and 1099-K for 2026 to separately report information related to tips and qualified overtime compensation.
Technology News
Technology September 8, 2026
Centri Partners with Fieldguide to Strengthen Risk Advisory Practice
Centri will leverage the Fieldguide platform to further standardize client engagements, increase collaboration and provide clients with greater visibility.
Accounting September 8, 2026
FICPA Partners with Karbon and Aider on New Digital Evolution Summit
DES will provide practical guidance on how artificial intelligence, automation and emerging technologies are reshaping accounting.
Technology September 8, 2026
FinQuery Establishes U.K. Hub By Acquiring Innervision
Atlanta-based FinQuery has acquired lease accounting compliance platform Innervision from IRIS Software Group, establishing a dedicated operation in the United Kingdom—FinQuery UK.
Technology September 8, 2026
Campfire Introduces Migration Agent
Migration Agent moves a company's general ledger into Campfire in minutes rather than months and produces a reconciliation workbook that proves every account tied out.
Technology September 4, 2026
BILL Shifts to Remote-First Workplace
While many companies are increasing the number of days they want employees in the office, financial operations platform BILL is taking the opposite approach.
Technology September 3, 2026
Eftsure Acquires Relish for Enterprise Payments from Onboarding to Payment
The acquisition comes as businesses are grappling with fragmented systems and ongoing cybercrime risks.
Firm Management September 3, 2026
How to Help a Client When Their Email Has Been Taken Over
When a client's mailbox is already sending junk, password and MFA are not the finish line.
Technology September 3, 2026
MYCPE ONE Launches HIPAA-Aligned Virtual Assistant Services for Healthcare Business
MYCPE ONE has launched a new Healthcare Virtual Assistant Services program built for U.S. healthcare practices managing rising administrative workloads.
Firm Management News
Firm Management September 8, 2026
Randa Vernon to Take Over as CEO of HoganTaylor
Randa Vernon was selected by partners as the next CEO and chairman of the board of Tulsa, OK-based HoganTaylor, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 100 firm, effective Jan. 1, 2027, succeeding Randy Nail.
Mergers and Acquisitions September 8, 2026
UHY Adds Adamson & Co. in Texas
Top 30 accounting firm UHY has combined with Adamson & Co., the largest independently owned CPA firm in Corpus Christi, TX.
Firm Management September 8, 2026
RKL Announces Mike De Stefano as New CEO
Mike De Stefano has assumed the role of CEO of Lancaster, PA-based RKL, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 100 firm, effective Sept. 1, succeeding Ed Monborne.
Firm Management September 8, 2026
The Miller Group Joins Assurex Global
The Miller Group is a third-generation, family-owned insurance and risk advisory agency based in the Kansas City area.
CAS September 7, 2026
The Client Intelligence Advantage: Fueling High-Value Advisory Growth
Start treating client intelligence as a continuous, firm-wide discipline, rather than an annual survey.
Mergers and Acquisitions September 4, 2026
Trout CPA Acquires Schiff & Associates in Maryland
Lancaster, PA-based Trout CPA, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm, has acquired Schiff & Associates, an accounting firm in Towson, MD, that specializes in services for dental practices.
Accounting September 4, 2026
AICPA News – September 2026
AICPA News is a roundup of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs.
Firm Management September 4, 2026
Beyond Payroll: Rethinking the Total Cost of Ownership in Outsourcing Decisions
The right answer depends on the function, the organization’s priorities and the level of control, resilience and scalability required.
Webinars
September 10, 2026
CPE Webinar: Own Q4: Position, Price, and Grow Your Tax Planning Advisory Practice
Learn how to position tax planning as a service clients understand and value, package and price your offering, and clearly communicate why proactive planning matters.
September 22, 2026
CPE Webinar: Start Simple. Scale Naturally. Building a Tax Technology Strategy for Long-Term Growth
The most successful firms don't build their technology strategy around software. They build it around removing friction.
September 3, 2026
Archived Webcast: Estate Planning After OBBBA: Turning Theory into Practice
With the passage of OBBBA and the shift to a $15 million basic exclusion amount, the estate planning landscape entering 2026 and beyond presents both unique opportunities and substantial challenges for taxpayers and their advisors.
September 1, 2026
Archived Webcast: Grow Your 1040 Practice Without Adding Staff: AI-Powered Strategies for Tax Firms
As firms face staffing challenges and increasing client expectations, automation can help teams do more with the resources they already have.