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Accounting July 13, 2026
Nominations Open for 2026 ‘40 Under 40’ and ‘20 Under 40’ Awards
The 40 Under 40 Awards spotlight the top practicing public accountants, educators and thought leaders who are leading their profession. Deadline is Nov. 2, 2026.
Taxes July 21, 2026
Americans Don’t Know Their Taxes: A Third Fear They’ve Missed Deductions or Credits
These issues may explain why one in four (25%) Americans say tax season negatively impacts their mental health.
Payroll July 21, 2026
Blaming Remote Work for an Accounting Talent Crisis Doesn’t Add Up
For accounting firms already battling an aging workforce, succession concerns, and a shrinking talent pipeline, blaming remote work risks overlooking a much larger problem.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 21, 2026
KLR Merges with Pavento, Ratcliffe, Renzi & Co. in Massachusetts
Top 100 accounting firm Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co. has merged in Pavento, Ratcliffe, Renzi & Co., an accounting and advisory firm in Franklin, MA.
Technology July 21, 2026
Certinia Buys Moonnox
Professional services automation solutions provider Certinia said Tuesday that it has acquired Moonnox, a Chicago-based AI-native services delivery platform for the professional services sector.
Technology July 21, 2026
ContinuServe Unveils Revamped ContinuFlow Platform
ContinuServe said Tuesday it has updated ContinuFlow, its next-generation finance automation platform designed to modernize and unify back-office operations for middle-market companies.
CAS July 21, 2026
Rethinking the RMD: The Giving Strategy Hidden Inside Your Client’s IRA
For clients in these situations, a QCD may be meaningfully more efficient than a cash gift paired with an income tax deduction.
Taxes July 21, 2026
Poll Finds Wording of Florida Property Tax Amendment Could Set Its Fate
The fate of the proposed constitutional amendment to roll back property taxes on primary homes could be determined by how it’s pitched to voters—and suggests certain arguments could imperil its passage.
Tax News
Taxes July 21, 2026
Americans Don’t Know Their Taxes: A Third Fear They’ve Missed Deductions or Credits
These issues may explain why one in four (25%) Americans say tax season negatively impacts their mental health.
CAS July 21, 2026
Rethinking the RMD: The Giving Strategy Hidden Inside Your Client’s IRA
For clients in these situations, a QCD may be meaningfully more efficient than a cash gift paired with an income tax deduction.
Taxes July 21, 2026
Poll Finds Wording of Florida Property Tax Amendment Could Set Its Fate
The fate of the proposed constitutional amendment to roll back property taxes on primary homes could be determined by how it’s pitched to voters—and suggests certain arguments could imperil its passage.
Taxes July 20, 2026
Mike Lindell Had Wages Garnished, IRS Lien on Texas House in 2024
The Republican candidate for Minnesota governor said in sworn depositions that a failed COVID-19 investment compounded his financial struggles. He insists the tax dispute will be resolved.
Taxes July 20, 2026
Trump Issues 50% Tariffs on Canada Ahead of Gordie Howe Bridge Opening
President Donald Trump on Monday signed orders imposing new 50% tariffs on Canada, according to senior White House officials, just days before the scheduled opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Taxes July 20, 2026
Retirees in These 8 States Are Being Hit Hardest by Property Taxes
For retirees, a difference of a few thousand dollars a year can significantly affect their quality of life.
Taxes July 20, 2026
Analysis of the First Global Pillar Two Filing Season Reveals the Scale of Compliance
A review of filings across 34 jurisdictions by international tax platform Orbitax provides an early operational view of how multinational tax departments managed the first global Pillar Two filing season.
Taxes July 19, 2026
Blue J Offers Tax and Accounting Teachers and Students Free Access to AI-Powered Tax Research
The program helps students build lasting research judgment instead of memorizing rules that may soon be outdated.
Accounting News
Accounting July 13, 2026
Nominations Open for 2026 ‘40 Under 40’ and ‘20 Under 40’ Awards
The 40 Under 40 Awards spotlight the top practicing public accountants, educators and thought leaders who are leading their profession. Deadline is Nov. 2, 2026.
Payroll July 21, 2026
Blaming Remote Work for an Accounting Talent Crisis Doesn’t Add Up
For accounting firms already battling an aging workforce, succession concerns, and a shrinking talent pipeline, blaming remote work risks overlooking a much larger problem.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 21, 2026
KLR Merges with Pavento, Ratcliffe, Renzi & Co. in Massachusetts
Top 100 accounting firm Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co. has merged in Pavento, Ratcliffe, Renzi & Co., an accounting and advisory firm in Franklin, MA.
Technology July 21, 2026
ContinuServe Unveils Revamped ContinuFlow Platform
ContinuServe said Tuesday it has updated ContinuFlow, its next-generation finance automation platform designed to modernize and unify back-office operations for middle-market companies.
Taxes July 20, 2026
Trump Issues 50% Tariffs on Canada Ahead of Gordie Howe Bridge Opening
President Donald Trump on Monday signed orders imposing new 50% tariffs on Canada, according to senior White House officials, just days before the scheduled opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 20, 2026
Smolin Brings Aboard Vitolo & Associates in New Jersey
Parsippany, NJ-based Smolin Lupin & Co., an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm, has added Vitolo & Associates, a CPA firm based in Sea Girt, NJ.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 20, 2026
RRBB Adds Offit & Roth in Maryland
Somerset, NJ-based accounting, advisory, and consulting firm RRBB has joined forces with Offit & Roth, a Lutherville, MD-based accounting and consulting firm.
Technology July 20, 2026
Expensify Launches Corporate Card in the U.K., Other European Markets
Expensify announced Monday that the Expensify Card is available to businesses in the United Kingdom and select European markets, including Spain, Ireland, Poland, and the Netherlands.
Payroll News
Payroll July 21, 2026
Blaming Remote Work for an Accounting Talent Crisis Doesn’t Add Up
For accounting firms already battling an aging workforce, succession concerns, and a shrinking talent pipeline, blaming remote work risks overlooking a much larger problem.
CAS July 21, 2026
Rethinking the RMD: The Giving Strategy Hidden Inside Your Client’s IRA
For clients in these situations, a QCD may be meaningfully more efficient than a cash gift paired with an income tax deduction.
Firm Management July 21, 2026
The $400,000 Chief of Staff is the CEO’s Secret Weapon in the AI Age
A growing number of corporate leaders, buckling under the stress and uncertainty of the AI age, are looking for a very human solution: A chief of staff.
Benefits July 20, 2026
15 States Where Retirees Would Lose the Most From Social Security Cuts
While the cuts will be brutal, Social Security recipients in 29 states would see a benefit loss of $500 or more per month.
Benefits July 20, 2026
Facing $500-a-Month Cuts, Lawmakers Propose Bipartisan Social Security Plan
New bipartisan legislation introduced last week by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and a handful of other lawmakers looks to force congressional action before massive Social Security cuts hit within seven years.
Benefits July 20, 2026
How Grandparents Can Help with Financial Planning for College
How to optimize their contributions without jeopardizing financial aid.
Payroll July 20, 2026
10 Jobs That Require Super-Human Skills that AI Can’t Replace … Yet
As superhero season hits theaters, a new analysis from AI resume builder Resume Now spotlights the occupations that demand near-superhuman abilities.
General News July 20, 2026
CEO Confidence Slips in Q2 2026 as Inflation and Economic Uncertainty Take Hold
Nearly half of CEOs now report that U.S. economic conditions have worsened compared to a year ago.
Technology News
Technology July 21, 2026
Certinia Buys Moonnox
Professional services automation solutions provider Certinia said Tuesday that it has acquired Moonnox, a Chicago-based AI-native services delivery platform for the professional services sector.
Technology July 21, 2026
ContinuServe Unveils Revamped ContinuFlow Platform
ContinuServe said Tuesday it has updated ContinuFlow, its next-generation finance automation platform designed to modernize and unify back-office operations for middle-market companies.
Technology July 21, 2026
K1x Appoints Ken Powell as Chief Operating Officer, Chris Capko as Chief Revenue Officer
Together, Powell and Capko have spent decades working in the markets K1x serves, including leadership careers at ADP, bringing experience across operations, commercial leadership, and enterprise technology.
Technology July 20, 2026
Expensify Launches Corporate Card in the U.K., Other European Markets
Expensify announced Monday that the Expensify Card is available to businesses in the United Kingdom and select European markets, including Spain, Ireland, Poland, and the Netherlands.
Payroll July 20, 2026
10 Jobs That Require Super-Human Skills that AI Can’t Replace … Yet
As superhero season hits theaters, a new analysis from AI resume builder Resume Now spotlights the occupations that demand near-superhuman abilities.
Taxes July 19, 2026
Blue J Offers Tax and Accounting Teachers and Students Free Access to AI-Powered Tax Research
The program helps students build lasting research judgment instead of memorizing rules that may soon be outdated.
Financial Reporting July 17, 2026
Federal Cybersecurity Mandate Suspended: What the CMMC Pause Teaches Firms About Protecting Client Data
A stalled defense compliance program offers a timely lesson for accounting and tax practices.
Financial Reporting July 15, 2026
Expensify Launches Consolidated Travel Billing to Simplify How Companies Pay for Business Travel
Companies can now pay for flights, hotels, cars, and rail booked through Expensify Travel in one monthly bill.
Firm Management News
Accounting July 13, 2026
Nominations Open for 2026 ‘40 Under 40’ and ‘20 Under 40’ Awards
The 40 Under 40 Awards spotlight the top practicing public accountants, educators and thought leaders who are leading their profession. Deadline is Nov. 2, 2026.
Payroll July 21, 2026
Blaming Remote Work for an Accounting Talent Crisis Doesn’t Add Up
For accounting firms already battling an aging workforce, succession concerns, and a shrinking talent pipeline, blaming remote work risks overlooking a much larger problem.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 21, 2026
KLR Merges with Pavento, Ratcliffe, Renzi & Co. in Massachusetts
Top 100 accounting firm Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co. has merged in Pavento, Ratcliffe, Renzi & Co., an accounting and advisory firm in Franklin, MA.
Firm Management July 21, 2026
The $400,000 Chief of Staff is the CEO’s Secret Weapon in the AI Age
A growing number of corporate leaders, buckling under the stress and uncertainty of the AI age, are looking for a very human solution: A chief of staff.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 20, 2026
Smolin Brings Aboard Vitolo & Associates in New Jersey
Parsippany, NJ-based Smolin Lupin & Co., an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm, has added Vitolo & Associates, a CPA firm based in Sea Girt, NJ.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 20, 2026
RRBB Adds Offit & Roth in Maryland
Somerset, NJ-based accounting, advisory, and consulting firm RRBB has joined forces with Offit & Roth, a Lutherville, MD-based accounting and consulting firm.
Staffing July 20, 2026
Outsourced Accounting Services vs. Building a Global Team: What CPA Firms Should Consider
As accounting firms look for new ways to increase capacity, outsourced accounting services and global hiring are becoming important staffing options.
Firm Management July 17, 2026
The FAQ Strategy: Turning Client Questions Into High-Converting Content
This post shows you how to turn everyday client questions into blog posts that rank in search engines, answer real client concerns, and get cited and mentioned by AI tools.
Webinars
June 16, 2026
Archived Webcast: The Post-Busy Season Audit: Turning Pain Points into Progress
This practical webinar helps tax and accounting professionals make sense of what worked—and what didn't—during busy season. You'll identify key operational and workflow challenges, translate lessons learned into actionable improvements, and set the stage for a more efficient, less stressful 2027 busy season.
June 9, 2026
Archived Webinar: Ask Ryan Lazanis Anything
Tax season might be in the rearview mirror, but for many firm owners, the sprint never ends. If you feel like your firm is running you, instead of the other way around, bring your questions to Ryan Lazanis, CPA, of Future Firm Accelerate in this “Ask Me Anything” webinar.
May 28, 2026
Archived Webcast: Why Post–Tax Season is the perfect time to move your firm to the cloud
As another tax season wraps up, many smaller tax prep firms are left reflecting on what slowed them down: system crashes, limited remote access, hardware issues, or constantly troubleshooting outdated on‑premise tax software. If these pain points feel familiar, then this is the right time to explore a move to a modern cloud‑based tax platform.
March 26, 2026
Archived Webinar: Becoming a Modern Firm: The 5 Stages of Development
What separates high-performing, future-ready accounting firms from those struggling to keep up?