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Accounting Technology Lab Podcast September 3, 2026
Reinventing Your Practice with Advisory – Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – August 2026
Randy and Brian talk with Sage's Nancy Sperry about how AI can help firms and finance pros reinvent their practices around advisory services.
Accounting August 4, 2026
Last Call for Innovation Award Nominations: Closes Sept. 8
Nominations are currently being accepted for CPA Practice Advisor's 40 Under 40, 20 Under 40, and Tax & Accounting Tech Innovation Awards.
General News September 4, 2026
Former Connecticut Nonprofit Accountant Accused of Embezzling Over $54,000
Jennifer Green, a former accountant at a local nonprofit that provides development programs for young people, has been arrested for embezzling more than $54,000.
Taxes September 4, 2026
IRS Processing of Paper Returns Took Twice as Long This Past Filing Season
Individual paper returns took an average of about 30 calendar days to process during the 2026 filing season, compared with 16 in 2025, according to the Government Accountability Office.
Technology September 4, 2026
BILL Shifts to Remote-First Workplace
While many companies are increasing the number of days they want employees in the office, financial operations platform BILL is taking the opposite approach.
Mergers and Acquisitions September 4, 2026
Trout CPA Acquires Schiff & Associates in Maryland
Lancaster, PA-based Trout CPA, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm, has acquired Schiff & Associates, an accounting firm in Towson, MD, that specializes in services for dental practices.
Accounting September 4, 2026
AICPA News – September 2026
AICPA News is a roundup of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs.
Firm Management September 4, 2026
Beyond Payroll: Rethinking the Total Cost of Ownership in Outsourcing Decisions
The right answer depends on the function, the organization’s priorities and the level of control, resilience and scalability required.
Tax News
Taxes September 4, 2026
IRS Processing of Paper Returns Took Twice as Long This Past Filing Season
Individual paper returns took an average of about 30 calendar days to process during the 2026 filing season, compared with 16 in 2025, according to the Government Accountability Office.
Taxes September 3, 2026
Ohio Senator Wants to Wipe Out Data Center Tax Breaks Nationwide
Ohio Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno said his proposal would impose a federal tax equal to 100% of any tax incentive a state or local government gives a data center.
Taxes September 3, 2026
Trump Backs a Federal Film Tax Credit. What That Could Mean for Hollywood
After President Trump threw his support behind an effort for a national film tax credit, Hollywood is hopeful that a lifeline could finally be on its way.
State CPA Societies September 3, 2026
Tennessee Society of CPAs to Host Technology and Federal Tax Conferences
The Technology Conference will take place on Nov. 9-10, and the Tennessee Federal Tax Conference is scheduled for Nov. 18-20.
Taxes September 3, 2026
18,000 Private Schools’ Tax-Exempt Status in Jeopardy After Proposed Rules From Treasury, IRS
Proposed regulations issued on Thursday could put an end to the federal tax-exempt status of as many as 18,000 private educational institutions that the Trump administration says engage in racial discrimination.
Taxes September 2, 2026
Tax Court Penalizes ‘Pretty Sophisticated’ Taxpayer
Depending on the situation, the IRS may have discretion to hand out some of these penalties or to cut unknowing taxpayers some slack.
Accounting September 2, 2026
Split the Year With Your Bookkeeper So Tax Season Isn’t a Cleanup
Split the year, define the handoffs, and January becomes what it should have been all along: the start of tax season, not the end of last year’s bookkeeping.
Taxes September 2, 2026
Big Change for Colorado Income Tax Makes Ballot
Initiative 195 would create a graduated income tax for the state under which higher earners pay a greater percentage of their income than lower earners, generating significantly more tax revenue.
Accounting News
Accounting August 4, 2026
Last Call for Innovation Award Nominations: Closes Sept. 8
Nominations are currently being accepted for CPA Practice Advisor's 40 Under 40, 20 Under 40, and Tax & Accounting Tech Innovation Awards.
General News September 4, 2026
Former Connecticut Nonprofit Accountant Accused of Embezzling Over $54,000
Jennifer Green, a former accountant at a local nonprofit that provides development programs for young people, has been arrested for embezzling more than $54,000.
Technology September 4, 2026
BILL Shifts to Remote-First Workplace
While many companies are increasing the number of days they want employees in the office, financial operations platform BILL is taking the opposite approach.
Mergers and Acquisitions September 4, 2026
Trout CPA Acquires Schiff & Associates in Maryland
Lancaster, PA-based Trout CPA, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm, has acquired Schiff & Associates, an accounting firm in Towson, MD, that specializes in services for dental practices.
Accounting September 4, 2026
AICPA News – September 2026
AICPA News is a roundup of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs.
State CPA Societies September 3, 2026
Tennessee Society of CPAs to Host Technology and Federal Tax Conferences
The Technology Conference will take place on Nov. 9-10, and the Tennessee Federal Tax Conference is scheduled for Nov. 18-20.
Small Business September 3, 2026
How to Scale Your Business: Navigate Legal and Financial Steps with Confidence
Once you’ve double-checked the big growth risks, the fastest wins often come from removing the small frictions that slow every deal.
Technology September 3, 2026
Eftsure Acquires Relish for Enterprise Payments from Onboarding to Payment
The acquisition comes as businesses are grappling with fragmented systems and ongoing cybercrime risks.
Payroll News
Payroll September 3, 2026
2026 Data Show College Costs Still Rising: How Families Can Cope
The average one-year cost of attendance has risen to $38,270, which includes tuition, fees, books, living expenses and personal expenses.
Payroll September 2, 2026
U.S. Job Openings Edge Higher in Sign of Stable Labor Demand
Available positions rose to 7.27 million from a downwardly revised 7.18 million in June, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out Tuesday.
Payroll September 1, 2026
What the New 1099 Reporting Rules Mean
The IRS has updated Forms 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, and 1099-K for 2026 to separately report information related to tips and qualified overtime compensation.
Payroll September 1, 2026
New Job Security Index Reveals Which Careers Feel Most Secure
Job security affects everything from career decisions to financial planning, yet workers don't experience it equally.
Economy September 1, 2026
Los Angeles, Miami and New York City Lead Most Populous U.S. Metro Areas in Mortgage Overpayments
Borrowers who fail to secure the best available mortgage rate overpay by an average of $8,139 annually in Los Angeles, $6,358 in Miami and $6,012 in New York City.
Payroll September 1, 2026
American Airlines Says It Will Match $1,000 for Trump Accounts
In addition to matching the initial one-time $1,000 federal investment employees who have children with the accounts, American Airlines will allow employees to annually contribute $2,500 pre-tax.
Benefits August 31, 2026
‘Bernie Bump’: Social Security Recipients Could Get Extra $200 a Month Under Proposed Bill
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, introduced the "Social Security Expansion Act." Under the terms of the bill, current Social Security recipients will receive an extra $200 a month.
Technology August 31, 2026
Deel Debuts Retirement Offering for U.S. Businesses
Deel Retirement brings retirement plan enrollment, contributions, and reconciliation together into the Deal platform rather than through a separate provider portal.
Technology News
Technology September 4, 2026
BILL Shifts to Remote-First Workplace
While many companies are increasing the number of days they want employees in the office, financial operations platform BILL is taking the opposite approach.
Technology September 3, 2026
Eftsure Acquires Relish for Enterprise Payments from Onboarding to Payment
The acquisition comes as businesses are grappling with fragmented systems and ongoing cybercrime risks.
Firm Management September 3, 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.
Technology September 3, 2026
MYCPE ONE Launches HIPAA-Aligned Virtual Assistant Services for Healthcare Business
MYCPE ONE has launched a new Healthcare Virtual Assistant Services program built for U.S. healthcare practices managing rising administrative workloads.
Software September 3, 2026
Why Client Software Costs Don’t Fall When Headcount Does—and What Advisors Should Review
A workforce reduction changes software demand immediately. Contract economics usually change only when the buyer acts before the next commercial deadline.
Technology September 2, 2026
Accrual Takes the Leap Into CAS By Acquiring Puzzle’s Technology
After launching in February, San Francisco-based Accrual is jumping into client accounting services with both feet after acquiring the accounting firm-specific technology and business of Puzzle.
Technology September 2, 2026
Expensify Launches Native Integration with Rillet, the AI-Native ERP
Businesses running Rillet can now connect to Expensify in minutes for an automatic, two-way sync.
Accounting September 2, 2026
Stop Training CPAs for Yesterday’s Work
AI is changing how accountants spend their time and how talent development should evolve alongside the shift.
Firm Management News
Mergers and Acquisitions September 4, 2026
Trout CPA Acquires Schiff & Associates in Maryland
Lancaster, PA-based Trout CPA, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm, has acquired Schiff & Associates, an accounting firm in Towson, MD, that specializes in services for dental practices.
Accounting September 4, 2026
AICPA News – September 2026
AICPA News is a roundup of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs.
Firm Management September 4, 2026
Beyond Payroll: Rethinking the Total Cost of Ownership in Outsourcing Decisions
The right answer depends on the function, the organization’s priorities and the level of control, resilience and scalability required.
Staffing September 3, 2026
Professionals on the Move – Sept. 2026, Part 1
Professionals on the Move is a periodic roundup of staffing announcements, new hires, promotions, awards and other noteworthy events, from around the accounting space.
Small Business September 3, 2026
How to Scale Your Business: Navigate Legal and Financial Steps with Confidence
Once you’ve double-checked the big growth risks, the fastest wins often come from removing the small frictions that slow every deal.
Firm Management September 3, 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 3, 2026
How to Build a Rewarding Career in Accounting and Thrive
For anyone who wants reliable momentum and real accounting job satisfaction, accounting is a solid bet.
Advisory September 3, 2026
CPA Firms Score Weakest on Niche, the Very Trait a Private-Equity Buyer Pays a Premium For
A firm that owns a defensible niche gets paid a higher multiple than a generalist doing similar numbers.
Webinars
September 10, 2026
CPE Webinar: 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.
September 3, 2026
Archived Webcast: Estate Planning After OBBBA: Turning Theory into Practice
With the passage of OBBBA and the shift to a $15 million basic exclusion amount, the estate planning landscape entering 2026 and beyond presents both unique opportunities and substantial challenges for taxpayers and their advisors.
September 1, 2026
Archived Webcast: Grow Your 1040 Practice Without Adding Staff: AI-Powered Strategies for Tax Firms
As firms face staffing challenges and increasing client expectations, automation can help teams do more with the resources they already have.