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Advisory September 17, 2026 Sponsored
Taxfyle and the Digital Shift: Orchestrating Professional Expertise in the Modern Tax Profession
The platform identifies tax-saving opportunities and adjustments to reduce tax burden in the next season, collaborating with wealth management.
AICPA September 22, 2026
AICPA, Former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel Launch Council on AI Tax Risk to Advance Responsible AI in Tax
As adoption accelerates, information integrity, accountability and risk management are at the forefront of the conversation.
Small Business September 22, 2026
Most Businesses Receiving Tariff Refunds are Holding Onto the Cash
More than $134.7 billion in refund payments, including interest, has been paid out or accepted for processing.
Firm Management September 22, 2026
Behunin & Associates Joins the BDO Alliance USA
Joining the Alliance means the firm can bring additional resources to the table as clients encounter increasingly complex business, tax, accounting and advisory needs.
Taxes September 22, 2026
Unions in Washington State Spend Big to Keep Millionaires Tax
Unions are throwing down millions of dollars to keep the state's new high-earners income tax in place.
Financial Reporting September 22, 2026
Business Travel Confidence Rebounds to Its Highest Level of 2026
Only 7% are pessimistic, a big improvement over the 24% expressing pessimism in April.
Economy September 22, 2026
Nearly Half of Laid-Off Workers Would Return to the Employer That Let Them Go
Women are less willing to boomerang back: Just 39% of women would return to their former employer, compared with 52% of men.
Small Business September 22, 2026
Lunos Launches Free Cash Flow Forecasting with Live Accounting Data and Customizable Scenarios
The product connects to QuickBooks, NetSuite or Xero, keeping accounting data synchronized, and lets teams share a live forecast.
Tax News
Advisory September 17, 2026 Sponsored
Taxfyle and the Digital Shift: Orchestrating Professional Expertise in the Modern Tax Profession
The platform identifies tax-saving opportunities and adjustments to reduce tax burden in the next season, collaborating with wealth management.
AICPA September 22, 2026
AICPA, Former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel Launch Council on AI Tax Risk to Advance Responsible AI in Tax
As adoption accelerates, information integrity, accountability and risk management are at the forefront of the conversation.
Small Business September 22, 2026
Most Businesses Receiving Tariff Refunds are Holding Onto the Cash
More than $134.7 billion in refund payments, including interest, has been paid out or accepted for processing.
Taxes September 22, 2026
Unions in Washington State Spend Big to Keep Millionaires Tax
Unions are throwing down millions of dollars to keep the state's new high-earners income tax in place.
Small Business September 19, 2026
What are Section 338 Tariffs?
Section 338 tariffs apply to a variety of Canadian products, including many otherwise eligible for duty-free status under USMCA.
Taxes September 18, 2026
IRS Warns of Tax Scams Targeting Members of Native U.S. Tribes
Promoters typically encourage taxpayers to purchase the purported credits from an entity they claim is associated with a tribal community.
Taxes September 18, 2026
IRS Cybersecurity Program Was Not Effective for Fiscal Year 2026, Says Report
86 percent (6 out of 7) of the sampled information systems had critical vulnerabilities not remediated within 30 days, as required.
Taxes September 17, 2026
Opacity, Not Billing, Is the Real AI Risk Under Circular 230
Most general purpose AI systems don't reliably show the specific statute, regulation, or court decision an answer rests on.
Accounting News
Small Business September 22, 2026
Most Businesses Receiving Tariff Refunds are Holding Onto the Cash
More than $134.7 billion in refund payments, including interest, has been paid out or accepted for processing.
Financial Reporting September 22, 2026
Business Travel Confidence Rebounds to Its Highest Level of 2026
Only 7% are pessimistic, a big improvement over the 24% expressing pessimism in April.
Small Business September 22, 2026
Lunos Launches Free Cash Flow Forecasting with Live Accounting Data and Customizable Scenarios
The product connects to QuickBooks, NetSuite or Xero, keeping accounting data synchronized, and lets teams share a live forecast.
Small Business September 22, 2026
New Jersey Society of CPAs Releases Updated Disaster Recovery Guide for Individuals and Businesses
The New Jersey Society of CPAs was at the forefront of business relief efforts after Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Small Business September 21, 2026
40% of Small Businesses Lack Cash Reserves to Survive a Month of Late Client Payments
Businesses that weather a late payment without lasting damage tend to be the ones with a plan already in place.
Accounting September 21, 2026
BlackLine Acquires NetNow, Expanding Invoice-to-Cash with Intelligent Customer Onboarding and Credit Risk Management
The acquisition also advances BlackLine’s Agentic Financial Operations strategy by adding customer and credit risk intelligence.
Auditing September 21, 2026
Forvis Mazars Earns Accreditation as CMMC C3PAO
A C3PAO is an independent organization authorized to conduct CMMC assessments for companies in the U.S. defense industrial base seeking Level 2 certification.
Small Business September 21, 2026
The 9 Best Business Travel Accessories
Business travelers seek simplicity and efficiency to add value to their trips.
Payroll News
Economy September 22, 2026
Nearly Half of Laid-Off Workers Would Return to the Employer That Let Them Go
Women are less willing to boomerang back: Just 39% of women would return to their former employer, compared with 52% of men.
Payroll September 21, 2026
Social Security is Phasing Out Paper Checks
People still receiving Social Security benefits in the mail need to prepare for electronic changes as paper checks are being phased out soon.
Staffing September 20, 2026
The Top Cities Gen Z and Millennial Professionals Are Moving To
San Antonio is the most popular migration destination for Gen Zers, while Houston is the hottest spot for millennial movers.
Small Business September 19, 2026
What are Section 338 Tariffs?
Section 338 tariffs apply to a variety of Canadian products, including many otherwise eligible for duty-free status under USMCA.
General News September 17, 2026
Trump Talks About New Tariffs if Canada Joins EU
Trump floated hitting goods imported from the European Union with fresh tariffs or even cutting off some trade.
Accounting September 17, 2026
Why CPA Firms Should Hire for Potential, Not Just Experience
A report found that 45% of hiring managers are bringing in high-potential talent and investing in their development.
Staffing September 17, 2026
1 in 5 Workers Say Their Current Job Is Not What They Were Hired to Do
Workers also say that lack of clarity extends to day-to-day expectations and conversations around career growth.
Staffing September 17, 2026
44% of Skilled Workers Feel Overwhelmed by the Pressure to Learn and Use AI at Work
The AI-Whelmed Worker Report examines how that pressure is impacting workers’ confidence, learning paths, personal spending, and workplace expectations.
Technology News
Advisory September 17, 2026 Sponsored
Taxfyle and the Digital Shift: Orchestrating Professional Expertise in the Modern Tax Profession
The platform identifies tax-saving opportunities and adjustments to reduce tax burden in the next season, collaborating with wealth management.
Advisory September 21, 2026
Who’s Really Watching Your Firm’s Data? A Guide to Employee Activity Monitoring for CPA Firms
Firms need a written policy, paired with the technical controls to back it up, and reviewed at least once a year.
Technology September 21, 2026
Global Investment in AI Infrastructure to Hit $31.6 Trillion Through 2050
The US, which is central to the advanced-chip ecosystem, is expected to capture almost half (48%) of this investment, at $15.1 trillion.
Taxes September 18, 2026
IRS Cybersecurity Program Was Not Effective for Fiscal Year 2026, Says Report
86 percent (6 out of 7) of the sampled information systems had critical vulnerabilities not remediated within 30 days, as required.
Firm Management September 18, 2026
Beyond Blog Posts: How Interactive Content Can Help Accounting Firms Stand Out in AI Search
The goal isn't to replace professional advice or automate complex decisions. It is to make useful expertise more accessible and give visitors a practical starting point.
Technology September 18, 2026
Expensify Launches Native Integration with Rillet
Businesses running Rillet can now connect to Expensify in minutes for an automatic, two-way sync.
Firm Management September 18, 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.
Accounting September 17, 2026
From Questioning Every Report to Trusting the Numbers: Five Lessons Every Founder Can Learn from Modernizing Finance
We are constantly focused on asking ourselves: Is the business growing?
Firm Management News
Advisory September 17, 2026 Sponsored
Taxfyle and the Digital Shift: Orchestrating Professional Expertise in the Modern Tax Profession
The platform identifies tax-saving opportunities and adjustments to reduce tax burden in the next season, collaborating with wealth management.
AICPA September 22, 2026
AICPA, Former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel Launch Council on AI Tax Risk to Advance Responsible AI in Tax
As adoption accelerates, information integrity, accountability and risk management are at the forefront of the conversation.
Firm Management September 22, 2026
Behunin & Associates Joins the BDO Alliance USA
Joining the Alliance means the firm can bring additional resources to the table as clients encounter increasingly complex business, tax, accounting and advisory needs.
Economy September 22, 2026
Nearly Half of Laid-Off Workers Would Return to the Employer That Let Them Go
Women are less willing to boomerang back: Just 39% of women would return to their former employer, compared with 52% of men.
Firm Management September 21, 2026
New Zealand Firm Joins Abacus Worldwide Accounting Association
The firm joins the association as a part of Abacus One, a membership category for solo practitioners who want to grow exponentially.
Advisory September 21, 2026
Who’s Really Watching Your Firm’s Data? A Guide to Employee Activity Monitoring for CPA Firms
Firms need a written policy, paired with the technical controls to back it up, and reviewed at least once a year.
Auditing September 21, 2026
Forvis Mazars Earns Accreditation as CMMC C3PAO
A C3PAO is an independent organization authorized to conduct CMMC assessments for companies in the U.S. defense industrial base seeking Level 2 certification.
Staffing September 20, 2026
The Top Cities Gen Z and Millennial Professionals Are Moving To
San Antonio is the most popular migration destination for Gen Zers, while Houston is the hottest spot for millennial movers.
Webinars
October 14, 2026
CPE Webinar: Midterms and the Tax Agenda: What 2026 Could Mean for Tax Professionals
The 2026 midterm elections could significantly influence the direction of federal tax policy and tax administration for the remainder of President Trump’s term. In this session, Taylor Rodier, Legislative Affairs Manager at Taxwell, will examine the political and policy landscape heading into the midterms, including how polling, congressional race ratings, election forecasts, and prediction markets…
October 9, 2026
CPE Webinar: Digital Meets Personal – Why Your Firm Needs to Pair People With Tax Automation
Client data is one of a tax and accounting firm's most valuable—and most vulnerable—assets. As cyber threats, compliance expectations, and client demands continue to evolve, firms need secure technology that protects sensitive information without creating unnecessary friction for staff or clients.
September 10, 2026
Archived Webcast: 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.