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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.
Technology September 24, 2026
Accrual Launches AI Agent Platform Arc
The tax, audit, client accounting, and advisory platform for accounting firms has unveiled Arc, an AI agent platform that allows firms to delegate complex, multi-step work across their existing systems.
Technology September 24, 2026
Numeral Announces $100 Million Series C Funding Round
The sales tax compliance platform has raised a $100 million Series C led by global software investor Insight Partners, with participation from Salesforce Ventures, Geodesic, Benchmark, Mayfield, FCVC, Y Combinator, and Uncork.
Technology September 24, 2026
Ramp Rolls Out Accounts Receivable Product
Ramp announced Tuesday the launch of Ramp Accounts Receivable, a new product aimed at making it easier and faster for businesses to go from making a sale to getting paid.
Financial Reporting September 24, 2026
CFOs Must Be More Disciplined with AI Expectations, According to Gartner Research
The survey emphasizes that CFOs, in particular, must take a more disciplined approach to managing their portfolios.
Technology September 24, 2026
Zuora Expands AI Agents with Supervised Mode
Zuora has launched Supervised Mode, which allows Zuora AI to propose actions that modify Zuora data while a human reviews and approves each change before it runs.
Financial Reporting September 24, 2026
RSM Partners with Rillet for Agentic Finance
The partnership is intended to help modernize fragmented finance systems to strengthen data and controls.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast September 24, 2026
The Secrets Agents Keep, With Author “Accrual Intentions” – Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Sept. 2026
Randy and Brian sit down with Alexis Kingsbury, author of Accrual Intentions, to unpack what he learned from building a deliberately extreme experiment.
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.
Technology September 24, 2026
Numeral Announces $100 Million Series C Funding Round
The sales tax compliance platform has raised a $100 million Series C led by global software investor Insight Partners, with participation from Salesforce Ventures, Geodesic, Benchmark, Mayfield, FCVC, Y Combinator, and Uncork.
Legislation September 24, 2026
Gas Tax Holiday Bill on Ice Despite House Rule Fracas
A House Freedom Caucus push for a vote on legislation to suspend federal motor fuel taxes amid war-driven pain at the pump was thwarted on Sept. 15.
Legislation September 24, 2026
Bill to Reverse Change Made to Gambling Tax Code Advances in House
Legislation that would restore the full federal tax deduction for gambling losses is back on track as it passed out of committee and now awaits a House vote.
Taxes September 24, 2026
California Billionaires Opposing Prop. 40 Tax Saw Their Wealth Soar, Report Says
California billionaires saw their net worth rise roughly 25%, or $432 billion, in less than two years, according to a new analysis by progressive groups backing the Proposition 40 billionaire wealth tax.
Technology September 23, 2026
Avalara Unveils Agent Hub for Tax and Compliance
Avalara Aviator turns days of manual work into minutes of oversight, with an audit-defensible record for every action.
Legislation September 23, 2026
House Passes Bill That Gives Tax Relief to Fraud Victims
Americans would be able to deduct money lost to fraud and scams from their federal taxes under a bill by U.S. Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) that passed last week in the House of Representatives.
Taxes September 23, 2026
IRS Nationwide Tax Forums Wrap Up for 2026, Serving 13,000 Attendees
Topics covered in seminars and workshops included Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assets Information Reporting, managing IRS collection cases and navigating IRS audits.
Accounting News
Technology September 24, 2026
Accrual Launches AI Agent Platform Arc
The tax, audit, client accounting, and advisory platform for accounting firms has unveiled Arc, an AI agent platform that allows firms to delegate complex, multi-step work across their existing systems.
Technology September 24, 2026
Ramp Rolls Out Accounts Receivable Product
Ramp announced Tuesday the launch of Ramp Accounts Receivable, a new product aimed at making it easier and faster for businesses to go from making a sale to getting paid.
Financial Reporting September 24, 2026
CFOs Must Be More Disciplined with AI Expectations, According to Gartner Research
The survey emphasizes that CFOs, in particular, must take a more disciplined approach to managing their portfolios.
Technology September 24, 2026
Zuora Expands AI Agents with Supervised Mode
Zuora has launched Supervised Mode, which allows Zuora AI to propose actions that modify Zuora data while a human reviews and approves each change before it runs.
Financial Reporting September 24, 2026
RSM Partners with Rillet for Agentic Finance
The partnership is intended to help modernize fragmented finance systems to strengthen data and controls.
SEC September 24, 2026
Feds File Suit Over Alleged $64M Croft & Frost Investment Scheme
Three years after Chattanooga accounting firm Croft & Frost collapsed, the SEC filed a civil lawsuit seeking to stop the firm's owners and a former salesman from offering or selling investments to others.
Accounting Standards September 23, 2026
FASB Seeks to Amend Accounting Guidance for Residential Mortgage Servicing Rights
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a proposed Accounting Standards Update on Wednesday aimed at improving accounting guidance for residential mortgage servicing rights.
Firm Management September 23, 2026
Sorren Launches Affiliated Law Firm
Sorren is the latest top 50 accounting firm to expand into legal services, as it announced Tuesday the launch of an affiliated law firm called Sorren Law.
Payroll News
Benefits September 24, 2026
When Should You Claim Social Security? There’s No One Right Age
Waiting to claim Social Security means a bigger monthly check, but retirees also have to weigh how long they expect to live, their savings and how they want to spend their retirement, experts say.
Benefits September 24, 2026
House Bill Would Let Families Apply Online for Social Security Survivor Benefits
A bill filed in the U.S. House of Representatives Sept. 16 would benefit spouses, family members and dependents seeking survivor benefits from the Social Security Administration.
Benefits September 24, 2026
Social Security Identity Theft Bill Passes Congress, Heads to Trump
U.S. House Resolution 5345 would give individuals who discover their Social Security number has been misused or lost in the mail a direct point of contact at the Social Security Administration.
Payroll September 23, 2026
Most Gen Z Professionals Think Job Hopping Leads to Higher Pay
They're also motivated by stronger perks and benefits, career advancement opportunities and greater workplace flexibility.
Small Business September 23, 2026
2026 Halloween Spending Expected to Hit $13.5 Billion
Candy remains the most popular purchase, with 96% of consumers planning to buy sweets, accounting for $4.1 billion in spending.
Benefits September 23, 2026
Bill Would Cut Wait Times for Social Security Disability, Medicare Payments
Sen. Andy Kim, D-NJ, introduced the “Stop the Wait Act,” which would phase out the five-month waiting period for SSDI benefits over five years as well do away with the 24-month waiting period for Medicare disability benefits.
Payroll September 23, 2026
How to Be a Moneymaxxer
Embracing this latest social media trend can help level up your finances.
Payroll September 23, 2026
Why Are Government Applications Sometimes Left Unfinished?
Researchers say form design can create privacy concerns or other discomfort, sometimes leading residents to abandon online forms for government service offerings.
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.
Technology September 24, 2026
Accrual Launches AI Agent Platform Arc
The tax, audit, client accounting, and advisory platform for accounting firms has unveiled Arc, an AI agent platform that allows firms to delegate complex, multi-step work across their existing systems.
Technology September 24, 2026
Numeral Announces $100 Million Series C Funding Round
The sales tax compliance platform has raised a $100 million Series C led by global software investor Insight Partners, with participation from Salesforce Ventures, Geodesic, Benchmark, Mayfield, FCVC, Y Combinator, and Uncork.
Technology September 24, 2026
Ramp Rolls Out Accounts Receivable Product
Ramp announced Tuesday the launch of Ramp Accounts Receivable, a new product aimed at making it easier and faster for businesses to go from making a sale to getting paid.
Financial Reporting September 24, 2026
CFOs Must Be More Disciplined with AI Expectations, According to Gartner Research
The survey emphasizes that CFOs, in particular, must take a more disciplined approach to managing their portfolios.
Technology September 24, 2026
Zuora Expands AI Agents with Supervised Mode
Zuora has launched Supervised Mode, which allows Zuora AI to propose actions that modify Zuora data while a human reviews and approves each change before it runs.
Financial Reporting September 24, 2026
RSM Partners with Rillet for Agentic Finance
The partnership is intended to help modernize fragmented finance systems to strengthen data and controls.
Technology September 23, 2026
Avalara Unveils Agent Hub for Tax and Compliance
Avalara Aviator turns days of manual work into minutes of oversight, with an audit-defensible record for every action.
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.
Firm Management September 23, 2026
Sorren Launches Affiliated Law Firm
Sorren is the latest top 50 accounting firm to expand into legal services, as it announced Tuesday the launch of an affiliated law firm called Sorren Law.
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.
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
Archived Webcast: 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.