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Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Payroll April 16, 2026
What is ‘Office Air’? Experts Explain How Your Workplace Can Impact Your Appearance
Social media videos claim that "office air" and the environment within office spaces negatively affect appearance throughout the workday.
Accounting April 16, 2026
Accountant Who Was the Final Defendant in California’s Biggest Ponzi Scheme Sentenced to Prison
In all, eight people tied to DC Solar pleaded guilty in Benicia-based company's fraud.
Accounting April 16, 2026
Connecticut Accountant Gets Three Months in Prison for $1.3 Million Tax Evasion Scheme
Edward Sodlosky, 72, was sentenced in federal court in New Haven to three months in prison and one year of supervised release for tax evasion. He was also ordered to pay a $50,000 fine.
Accounting April 16, 2026
Daylit Launches AI Agents for Automated Collections
Daylit has already helped more than 200 companies recover hundreds of millions of dollars in outstanding receivables.
Auditing April 16, 2026
The IIA Enhances CIA Challenge Exam Program, Expanding Access Through New Pathway Pilot
The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is the only globally recognized certification for internal auditors.
Small Business April 16, 2026
Feds Move to Block Controversial Illinois Credit Card Swipe Fee Ban
Passed in 2024 and set to take effect this July, the state law bans certain so-called swipe fees, also known as interchange fees, on the tax and tip portions of customers’ bills.
Taxes April 16, 2026
Mamdani Lauds New York Gov. Hochul’s Pied-à-Terre Tax, Which Would Bring in $500 Million a Year to NYC
The tax on expensive secondary residences in New York City represents a safe middle ground between Zohran Mamdani’s tax-the-rich proposals and Kathy Hochul’s more moderate standpoint on taxes.
Tax News
Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Accounting April 16, 2026
Connecticut Accountant Gets Three Months in Prison for $1.3 Million Tax Evasion Scheme
Edward Sodlosky, 72, was sentenced in federal court in New Haven to three months in prison and one year of supervised release for tax evasion. He was also ordered to pay a $50,000 fine.
Taxes April 16, 2026
Mamdani Lauds New York Gov. Hochul’s Pied-à-Terre Tax, Which Would Bring in $500 Million a Year to NYC
The tax on expensive secondary residences in New York City represents a safe middle ground between Zohran Mamdani’s tax-the-rich proposals and Kathy Hochul’s more moderate standpoint on taxes.
Small Business April 16, 2026
Vendors, Gig Workers, and Therapists Push Back on Philadelphia’s ‘Very Unfriendly’ Business Tax
One therapist's Business Income and Receipts Tax increased to more than $5,700 this year. "It exorbitantly affects my business," she said.
Taxes April 15, 2026
Several States Didn’t Report Losses From Data Center Tax Breaks, Study Says
The lack of disclosure comes as some states report losing more than $1 billion per year to data center incentives.
Taxes April 15, 2026
IRS Reminds Tax Pros About the Alternative Media Center
Tax professionals and their clients can access hundreds of tax forms, instructions, and publications in alternative formats through the IRS Alternative Media Center, the tax agency said earlier this month.
Taxes April 15, 2026
IRS Launches New Text Chat for Taxpayers Outside the U.S.
The IRS said earlier this month that it has launched a live text chat, a no-cost alternative to the traditional toll telephone line for international taxpayers.
Taxes April 15, 2026
How the Biggest COVID Fraudster in the Country Swindled His Tax Clients, Too.
New Jersey tax preparer Leon Haynes ran what prosecutors called the largest COVID-19 tax relief fraud case ever tried in the U.S.
Accounting News
Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Accounting April 16, 2026
Accountant Who Was the Final Defendant in California’s Biggest Ponzi Scheme Sentenced to Prison
In all, eight people tied to DC Solar pleaded guilty in Benicia-based company's fraud.
Accounting April 16, 2026
Connecticut Accountant Gets Three Months in Prison for $1.3 Million Tax Evasion Scheme
Edward Sodlosky, 72, was sentenced in federal court in New Haven to three months in prison and one year of supervised release for tax evasion. He was also ordered to pay a $50,000 fine.
Accounting April 16, 2026
Daylit Launches AI Agents for Automated Collections
Daylit has already helped more than 200 companies recover hundreds of millions of dollars in outstanding receivables.
Auditing April 16, 2026
The IIA Enhances CIA Challenge Exam Program, Expanding Access Through New Pathway Pilot
The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is the only globally recognized certification for internal auditors.
Small Business April 16, 2026
Feds Move to Block Controversial Illinois Credit Card Swipe Fee Ban
Passed in 2024 and set to take effect this July, the state law bans certain so-called swipe fees, also known as interchange fees, on the tax and tip portions of customers’ bills.
Small Business April 16, 2026
Vendors, Gig Workers, and Therapists Push Back on Philadelphia’s ‘Very Unfriendly’ Business Tax
One therapist's Business Income and Receipts Tax increased to more than $5,700 this year. "It exorbitantly affects my business," she said.
Financial Reporting April 15, 2026
Lettuce Financial Acquires Carry’s Retirement and Investing Platform
The acquisition brings over $225 million in assets on platform and thousands of members to Lettuce, along with Carry's established compliance infrastructure.
Payroll News
Payroll April 16, 2026
What is ‘Office Air’? Experts Explain How Your Workplace Can Impact Your Appearance
Social media videos claim that "office air" and the environment within office spaces negatively affect appearance throughout the workday.
Small Business April 16, 2026
Feds Move to Block Controversial Illinois Credit Card Swipe Fee Ban
Passed in 2024 and set to take effect this July, the state law bans certain so-called swipe fees, also known as interchange fees, on the tax and tip portions of customers’ bills.
Payroll April 15, 2026
The 10-Second Feedback Mistake That Could Damage Employees for Years
Poorly delivered feedback creates lasting psychological impact, with most employees remembering negative comments for years, making how managers communicate criticism a critical driver of engagement and performance.
Small Business April 14, 2026
Workplace Injury Rate Hit 2.2 Cases Per 100 FTE in 2024, New Data Shows
Personal injury law firm Omega Law Group analyzed newly reported U.S. private-industry workplace safety data for 2024 to see what is driving recordable harm right now.
Payroll April 14, 2026
Why Companies Are Turning to Smaller, Leaner Teams
An operations expert explains why growing your team can actually slow your business down, and why lean structures are delivering faster results.
Payroll April 14, 2026
6 in 10 Older Workers Have Already Tapped Retirement Savings to Cover Expenses
A new report from online resume builder LiveCareer reveals deep unease among over-50 workers facing inflation, healthcare costs, and volatile markets.
Staffing April 14, 2026
How Can Small Firms Compete for Accounting Talent?
As demand for accountants rises and the talent pipeline shrinks, small firms are facing an uphill battle to compete with industry giants for new hires.
Benefits April 13, 2026
Should Seniors Expect a Social Security Increase Amid Soaring Gas Prices?
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 is expected to be 2.8%, according to a new projection from The Senior Citizens League.
Technology News
Accounting April 16, 2026
Daylit Launches AI Agents for Automated Collections
Daylit has already helped more than 200 companies recover hundreds of millions of dollars in outstanding receivables.
Technology April 15, 2026
Certinia Unveils Veda, an AI Operations Engine for Professional Services
Certinia announced April 15 the launch of Veda, an enterprise-grade intelligent operations engine built to shift services organizations from reactive, manual workflows to autonomous professional services.
Financial Reporting April 15, 2026
BlackLine Unveils Agentic Financial Operations to Close AI’s Governance and Trust Gap
Agentic Financial Operations provides the essential control layer the Office of the CFO requires to harness AI safely.
Artificial Intelligence April 15, 2026
How AI-Powered Automation is Helping One Small Firm Reduce Administrative Drag and Scale Smarter
In a profession where efficiency and advisory value increasingly go hand in hand, that may be the clearest competitive advantage of all.
Technology April 14, 2026
Armanino Partners with DataSnipper to Advance Agentic AI in Internal Audit and Risk Advisory
A new partnership between top 20 accounting firm Armanino and DataSnipper, an agentic automation platform for audit and finance teams, aims to help internal audit and risk teams work more strategically through artificial intelligence adoption.
Artificial Intelligence April 14, 2026
AI is Scaling Faster Than Accountability, Grant Thornton Survey Finds
There's a growing "AI proof gap"— a disconnect between AI investment and accountability—in the business world, says top 10 accounting firm Grant Thornton in a new report.
Software April 13, 2026
Navigating OBBBA: How Software Companies Can Optimize Their Tax Strategy
The companies that treat OBBBA as purely a compliance exercise will survive. The ones that use it to fundamentally rethink their tax strategy will have a competitive advantage.
Taxes April 13, 2026
Juno Raises $12M Seed to Scale AI Tax Preparation Platform that Automates 90% of Busy Work
Firms are drowning in repetitive data entry, yet they cannot risk the liability of automated systems that don't allow for a "human in the loop" to validate key decisions.
Firm Management News
Payroll April 15, 2026
The 10-Second Feedback Mistake That Could Damage Employees for Years
Poorly delivered feedback creates lasting psychological impact, with most employees remembering negative comments for years, making how managers communicate criticism a critical driver of engagement and performance.
Payroll April 14, 2026
Why Companies Are Turning to Smaller, Leaner Teams
An operations expert explains why growing your team can actually slow your business down, and why lean structures are delivering faster results.
Firm Management April 14, 2026
The Impact of Caregiving on Talent and Leadership in CPA Firms
“Caught in the Middle” looks at how caregiving responsibilities affect professionals navigating career demands alongside home responsibilities.
Staffing April 14, 2026
How Can Small Firms Compete for Accounting Talent?
As demand for accountants rises and the talent pipeline shrinks, small firms are facing an uphill battle to compete with industry giants for new hires.
Firm Management April 12, 2026
Choosing the Right Expansion Path for Growing CPA Firms
CPA firms that align location decisions with demand patterns, operational realities, and long-term commitments grow with fewer disruptions.
Payroll April 9, 2026
Boomerang Jobs: Workers Split on Whether Returning to a Former Employer Is Smart, Safe, or a Step Backward
According to a new MyPerfectResume report, 55% of workers say returning to a former employer is a smart career move, but 37% see it as “playing it safe.”
Mergers and Acquisitions April 9, 2026
EisnerAmper to Merge in KLG Business Valuators & Forensic Accountants
Top 15 accounting firm EisnerAmper said Thursday it's combining with Melville, NY-based KLG Business Valuators & Forensic Accountants in a deal expected to close in May.
Staffing April 9, 2026
63% of Gen Z Workers Say Their Job Is Just a Stepping Stone, 71% Report Burnout
Nearly two-thirds of Gen Z workers see their current job as a stepping stone, not a long-term career.
Webinars
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?
May 6, 2026
CPE Webinar: Building economic resilience: How accounting firms can stay profitable when markets shift
Markets shift. Expenses creep up. Clients slow payments. And suddenly, “we’re busy” doesn’t always mean “we’re profitable.” In this 60-minute conversation, CPA Kelley Brubaker breaks down what economic resilience really looks like inside today’s accounting firms, and how leaders can stay profitable even when markets feel uncertain.
January 20, 2026
Archived Webinar: The Psychology of a Modern Tax Workflow: Reducing Anxiety, Decision Fatigue, and Compliance Risk
Most firms focus on efficiency, automation, and AI, but the real challenges inside a tax workflow are often simpler and more human: unclear expectations, too many handoffs, information scattered across tools, and clients or staff feeling unsure about what comes next.
January 5, 2026
Archived Webcast: Master Filing Amended and Superseded Returns on Form 1040-X
Filing corrected returns can be confusing—but it doesn’t have to be. Join Amanda Watson, EA, for a practical session designed to help you confidently navigate amended and superseded returns.