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Mergers and Acquisitions November 10, 2026
Smith + Howard Adds Hagler & Brocato in Alabama, Byrne|Zizzi in Mississippi
The top 75 firm is expanding its presence in the Southeast by acquiring Hagler & Brocato, a CPA firm headquartered in Hoover, AL, and Byrne|Zizzi, an accounting and advisory firm based in Tupelo, MS.
Technology November 10, 2026
Digits Introduces Budgets in Digits Pro
AI-native accounting platform Digits has launched a new feature in Digits Pro called Budgets, which founder and CEO Jeff Seibert says "keeps Budget vs. Actuals current as your books change."
Technology November 10, 2026
Canopy Coworker AI System Now Available to All Firms
Coworker is an AI teammate built into Canopy that can operate inside the platform for the firm, handling everything from chasing missing documents to building custom reports.
Technology November 10, 2026
TaxStatus Rolls Out New Capabilities: Discovery and Client Connector
Together they give a firm a complete, continuously refreshed picture of every client’s financial life, drawn from the record the IRS already holds rather than from questionnaires, aggregator logins, and scanned PDFs, TaxStatus says.
Taxes November 10, 2026
Voters Upheld Washington ‘Millionaires Tax.’ Will Courts Do the Same?
The 9.9% tax on household incomes above $1 million still faces a high-profile legal battle with major implications for the state’s budget and tax policy.
Taxes November 10, 2026
Billionaire Tax Rejected by California Voters
Preliminary results as of Monday evening showed about 52.9% of voters rejected the one-time, 5% wealth tax, compared to 47.1% who voted for it.
Taxes November 10, 2026
Business Groups Warn Colorado Graduated Income Tax Will Burden Small Businesses
In a statement, the National Federation of Independent Business called the passage of Amendment 87 “disappointing for Colorado’s small business owners and taxpayers.”
CPE November 10, 2026
CPE and CE Sessions Announced for Ensuring Success 2026 – Live Online Conference
The online event is free for professionals, who can earn up to 14 hours of CPE or 6 hours of CE credit in 2 days.
Tax News
Taxes November 10, 2026
Voters Upheld Washington ‘Millionaires Tax.’ Will Courts Do the Same?
The 9.9% tax on household incomes above $1 million still faces a high-profile legal battle with major implications for the state’s budget and tax policy.
Taxes November 10, 2026
Billionaire Tax Rejected by California Voters
Preliminary results as of Monday evening showed about 52.9% of voters rejected the one-time, 5% wealth tax, compared to 47.1% who voted for it.
Taxes November 10, 2026
Business Groups Warn Colorado Graduated Income Tax Will Burden Small Businesses
In a statement, the National Federation of Independent Business called the passage of Amendment 87 “disappointing for Colorado’s small business owners and taxpayers.”
CPE November 10, 2026
CPE and CE Sessions Announced for Ensuring Success 2026 – Live Online Conference
The online event is free for professionals, who can earn up to 14 hours of CPE or 6 hours of CE credit in 2 days.
Technology November 10, 2026
Blue J Announces $176 Million Series E to Put AI Agents to Work for Tax Professionals
The round values the company at more than US$700 million (more than C$1 billion).
Taxes November 9, 2026
IRS Expands Tax Pro Account to Allow Business Client Payments
Tax professionals can now make certain payments on behalf of their business clients through Tax Pro Account, the IRS announced on Nov. 6.
Taxes November 9, 2026
IRS Offers Continuing Education Credits Via Nationwide Tax Forum Online Seminars
The IRS has launched its 2026 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Online, an opportunity for tax professionals to access more than a dozen seminars recorded at this year's IRS Nationwide Tax Forum and earn continuing education credits.
Technology November 9, 2026
Paychex Announces Tax Penalty Protection Service
Paychex recently introduced Paychex Tax Penalty Protection Service, designed to help businesses resolve eligible payroll tax issues more easily and with less financial risk.
Accounting News
Mergers and Acquisitions November 10, 2026
Smith + Howard Adds Hagler & Brocato in Alabama, Byrne|Zizzi in Mississippi
The top 75 firm is expanding its presence in the Southeast by acquiring Hagler & Brocato, a CPA firm headquartered in Hoover, AL, and Byrne|Zizzi, an accounting and advisory firm based in Tupelo, MS.
Technology November 10, 2026
Digits Introduces Budgets in Digits Pro
AI-native accounting platform Digits has launched a new feature in Digits Pro called Budgets, which founder and CEO Jeff Seibert says "keeps Budget vs. Actuals current as your books change."
Technology November 10, 2026
Canopy Coworker AI System Now Available to All Firms
Coworker is an AI teammate built into Canopy that can operate inside the platform for the firm, handling everything from chasing missing documents to building custom reports.
Technology November 10, 2026
TaxStatus Rolls Out New Capabilities: Discovery and Client Connector
Together they give a firm a complete, continuously refreshed picture of every client’s financial life, drawn from the record the IRS already holds rather than from questionnaires, aggregator logins, and scanned PDFs, TaxStatus says.
Taxes November 10, 2026
Business Groups Warn Colorado Graduated Income Tax Will Burden Small Businesses
In a statement, the National Federation of Independent Business called the passage of Amendment 87 “disappointing for Colorado’s small business owners and taxpayers.”
CPE November 10, 2026
CPE and CE Sessions Announced for Ensuring Success 2026 – Live Online Conference
The online event is free for professionals, who can earn up to 14 hours of CPE or 6 hours of CE credit in 2 days.
AICPA November 10, 2026
AICPA Recognizes Volunteers with Arthur J. Dixon Memorial Award and Jonathan Horn Distinguished Service Award
Arthur J. “Kip” Dellinger was presented with the Dixon Award, and Mark Gallegos received the Horn award.
Technology November 10, 2026
Safebooks Unveils Enterprise Finance Automation Suite
The suite helps finance teams reduce manual work, accelerate the close, and maintain traceable evidence across financial processes, Safebooks says.
Payroll News
Payroll November 9, 2026
Ghosting Your Money? How to Get Back on Track
Ignoring your money might feel blissful at first, but it can lead to bigger problems.
Technology November 9, 2026
UBCC Rolls Out Human Resources Management Platform
Universal Business Computing Company has launched UBCC HRM, a new browser-based human resources management platform designed to help independent payroll processors and accounting firms expand their service offerings.
Small Business November 9, 2026
Hidden Fees? Restaurants Do It, Too
Just when I think I have seen it all when it comes to sneaky and underhanded ways that restaurants want to increase your check, I haven’t.
Technology November 9, 2026
Paychex Announces Tax Penalty Protection Service
Paychex recently introduced Paychex Tax Penalty Protection Service, designed to help businesses resolve eligible payroll tax issues more easily and with less financial risk.
Payroll November 6, 2026
U.S. Adds 165,000 Jobs, Topping All Forecasts in Broad Advance
U.S. job growth surged in October and the unemployment rate edged lower, signs of labor-market strength in an expanding economy.
Financial Planning November 6, 2026
94% of Men Feel Pressure to Financially Support Themselves and Their Dependents
Financial responsibility is closely tied to their sense of self, with 78% saying losing their job would feel like a personal failure
Payroll November 6, 2026
U.S. Companies Announce Fewest October Job Cuts in Three Years
U.S. employers announced the fewest number of job cuts for any October since 2023, while hiring plans picked up as companies began gearing up for the holiday-shopping season.
Human Resources November 5, 2026
3 in 4 Workers Are ‘Keeping Receipts’ at Work—We’re Not Talking About Financial Records
For 43% of workers, that documentation has been used to defend themselves.
Technology News
Technology November 10, 2026
Digits Introduces Budgets in Digits Pro
AI-native accounting platform Digits has launched a new feature in Digits Pro called Budgets, which founder and CEO Jeff Seibert says "keeps Budget vs. Actuals current as your books change."
Technology November 10, 2026
Canopy Coworker AI System Now Available to All Firms
Coworker is an AI teammate built into Canopy that can operate inside the platform for the firm, handling everything from chasing missing documents to building custom reports.
Technology November 10, 2026
TaxStatus Rolls Out New Capabilities: Discovery and Client Connector
Together they give a firm a complete, continuously refreshed picture of every client’s financial life, drawn from the record the IRS already holds rather than from questionnaires, aggregator logins, and scanned PDFs, TaxStatus says.
Technology November 10, 2026
Blue J Announces $176 Million Series E to Put AI Agents to Work for Tax Professionals
The round values the company at more than US$700 million (more than C$1 billion).
Firm Management November 10, 2026
5 Predictions for the Accounting Profession in 2027
Expect responsible artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, stronger data security, evolving talent needs, economic and tax policy uncertainty and growing demand for specialized advisory services.
Technology November 10, 2026
Safebooks Unveils Enterprise Finance Automation Suite
The suite helps finance teams reduce manual work, accelerate the close, and maintain traceable evidence across financial processes, Safebooks says.
Technology November 10, 2026
Artifact AI Names Rafael Casas Head of Deployment
Casas brings roughly two decades of experience in accounting technology, consulting, and strategic partnerships.
Artificial Intelligence November 10, 2026
When AI Falls Short, Only 8% Blame the Technology, Latch Research Finds
57% blamed missing context, such as bad data or a system that didn't understand how the work is done.
Firm Management News
Mergers and Acquisitions November 10, 2026
Smith + Howard Adds Hagler & Brocato in Alabama, Byrne|Zizzi in Mississippi
The top 75 firm is expanding its presence in the Southeast by acquiring Hagler & Brocato, a CPA firm headquartered in Hoover, AL, and Byrne|Zizzi, an accounting and advisory firm based in Tupelo, MS.
Firm Management November 10, 2026
5 Predictions for the Accounting Profession in 2027
Expect responsible artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, stronger data security, evolving talent needs, economic and tax policy uncertainty and growing demand for specialized advisory services.
AICPA November 10, 2026
AICPA Recognizes Volunteers with Arthur J. Dixon Memorial Award and Jonathan Horn Distinguished Service Award
Arthur J. “Kip” Dellinger was presented with the Dixon Award, and Mark Gallegos received the Horn award.
Technology November 9, 2026
How to Get Breached, Step 6: Share Files However is Fastest
Emailing tax returns, W-2s, and bank statements is fast. Breach notification is not.
PCAOB November 6, 2026
PCAOB Strips 97 Audit Firms of Registration
This is the largest mass revocation of registrations in the PCAOB's history.
Taxes November 6, 2026
AICPA Calls on IRS to Waive 2026 Estimated Tax Penalties for Certain Estates and Trusts
Questions remain about how the provision interacts with the tax rules that specifically govern estates and trusts.
Mergers and Acquisitions November 6, 2026
Private Equity Group Raises $21.5M to Acquire Accounting Firms in Under $5M Range
Even smaller firms are attractive, some with with annual billings as low as $700,000 to $5 million
Automation November 17, 2026 Sponsored
CPE Webinar: 6 Technology Tips to Save Your Sanity This Busy Season
This webinar examines six automation and workflow technologies that reduce manual processes, standardize operations, and increase capacity.
Webinars
November 17, 2026
CPE Webinar: 6 Technology Tips to Save Your Sanity This Busy Season
This webinar examines six automation and workflow technologies that reduce manual processes, standardize operations, and increase capacity.
November 18, 2026
CPE / IRS CE Webinar: Amended Individual Returns: Form 1040-X, Filing Rules & Best Practices
Amending an individual tax return requires careful attention to timing, documentation, filing requirements, and taxpayer expectations. This webinar explains common reasons returns must be corrected, the key differences between amended and superseded returns, and the requirements for filing Form 1040-X.
November 4, 2026
Archived Webcast: Beyond the Chatbot: What It Actually Takes to Deploy AI Safely in Your Firm
General AI chatbots are everywhere in accounting firms today, approved or not, but they hit a wall fast: every new conversation means rebuilding context from scratch, and every upload is a judgment call about security.
October 14, 2026
Archived Webcast: Midterms and the Tax Agenda: What 2026 Could Mean for Tax Professionals
Oct 14 - In this session, hosts will examine the political and policy landscape heading into the midterms, including how polling, congressional race ratings, election forecasts, and prediction markets differ—and where each has limitations.