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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.
Taxes March 18, 2026
AICPA Requests Guidance on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Credit
Currently, there is no guidance on the changes to the credit made by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
Small Business March 17, 2026
Small Businesses Embrace AI But Need Training and Support to Fully Harness It
More than three-quarters of small businesses (76%) report currently using AI, with the majority stating that results have been overwhelmingly positive.
March 17, 2026
SAP Launches New AI, Integrated Travel and Expense Enhancements
Concur Expense will soon support new capabilities to submit receipts via text message, offering another easy way for employees to capture receipts without manual data entry.
Taxes March 17, 2026
Is Your Clients’ Data Safe This Tax Season? Here’s What CPAs Need to Know
Tax season is demanding enough without a security incident disrupting filings or eroding client trust.
Firm Management March 17, 2026
Platform Accounting Group Expands into Florida
Platform Accounting Group has more than doubled in size every year over the last seven years, has nearly 1,000 employees across nearly 15 states.
Technology March 17, 2026
AppZen Completes Workday Integration for AI-powered Expense Audit
Users gain access to AppZen’s Mastermind AI Platform for autonomous expense auditing within the Workday platform.
Technology March 17, 2026
Real Products in 2026? – Acclerate(r) Change
This year’s cohort included five companies transforming the accounting and finance profession with cutting-edge automation and artificial intelligence.
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.
Taxes March 18, 2026
AICPA Requests Guidance on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Credit
Currently, there is no guidance on the changes to the credit made by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
Taxes March 17, 2026
Is Your Clients’ Data Safe This Tax Season? Here’s What CPAs Need to Know
Tax season is demanding enough without a security incident disrupting filings or eroding client trust.
Taxes March 16, 2026
Americans to Spend 11.6 Billion Hours Completing Federal Compliance Forms
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) currently lists more than 10,000 forms and documents that individuals and organizations must complete.
Taxes March 14, 2026
Customer Sues Costco, Accuses Wholesaler of Passing Along Tariff Costs to Shoppers
The lawsuit, which was filed by Illinois resident Matthew Stockov and involves more than 100 class members, accuses Costco of increasing prices on items due to the tariffs that have since been deemed illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Taxes March 13, 2026
Seattle Seahawks GM John Schneider Says ‘Millionaires Tax’ Will ‘Sting’ for Signing Players
The tax could come into play on any free agent contract the Seahawks sign since the NFL minimum salary in 2026 for any player who has played one season is set at $1.005 million.
Taxes March 13, 2026
Opinion: Tax Breaks for Football Players? That’s Just the Beginning in the SEC
Ole Miss and Mississippi State could soon have a recruiting advantage over its SEC rivals across the border thanks to a new bill that would eliminate income tax for college athletes.
Taxes March 13, 2026
Wyden Questions Changes to Postmark Rule as Tax, Election Deadlines Loom
Wide-scale changes to when the U.S. Postal Service collects mail and postmarks envelopes could jeopardize timely tax returns and the ability for voters in Oregon and other states to have their ballots counted, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) warned March 12.
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.
Small Business March 17, 2026
Small Businesses Embrace AI But Need Training and Support to Fully Harness It
More than three-quarters of small businesses (76%) report currently using AI, with the majority stating that results have been overwhelmingly positive.
Accounting Standards March 16, 2026
Unlocking Green Finance for SMEs Starts with Better Data
Green finance is expanding rapidly, but the system designed to deliver it is still not working for many of the businesses expected to drive the transition.
Small Business March 16, 2026
Why Insurance No Longer Matches the Risk on Your Clients’ Balance Sheets
Many companies are now retaining a larger first layer of loss and funding that exposure through operating cash flow, existing reserves or borrowing capacity.
Small Business March 13, 2026
Existing-Home Sales Increased 1.7% in February
Month-over-month sales rose in the Midwest, South and West, and fell in the Northeast. Year-over-year sales rose in the South and fell in the Northeast, Midwest and West.
State CPA Societies March 12, 2026
State CPA Society News & Updates – March 2026
State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.
Mergers and Acquisitions March 12, 2026
Doeren Mayhew Acquires Berman Hopkins in Florida
The top 50 accounting firm has made its third M&A deal in 2026 acquiring Berman Hopkins, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 300 firm with offices in Orlando and Melbourne, FL.
Firm Management March 12, 2026
Brian Koltin Appointed Chief Corporate Development Officer of Koltin Consulting Group
His expertise includes quality of earnings analysis, net working capital assessments, and other financial diligence work supporting acquisitions and strategic transactions.
Payroll News
Economy March 16, 2026
Long-Term Care Affordability Sharply Worsening for Middle-Income Americans
Older adults in states with the least affordable long-term care can pay for about half the amount of care that older adults in states with the most affordable.
Payroll March 14, 2026
U.S. Job Openings Broadly Picked Up in January, Layoffs Fell
Available positions increased to 6.95 million from 6.55 million in December, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out March 13.
Payroll March 12, 2026
One in Four Job Seekers Have Ghosted a Potential Employer
Accepting another job offer is the most common reason candidates ghost, and negative hiring experiences often accelerate disengagement.
IRS March 11, 2026
IRS Proposes Regs on How to Open a Trump Account Under the OBBBA
The IRS says these proposed regulations provide useful information for parents and guardians who may want to elect to open an initial Trump Account and for prospective trustees of Trump Accounts.
IRS March 11, 2026
IRS, Treasury Issue Proposed Rules for Trump Accounts Contribution Pilot Program
The proposed regulations issued on March 6 provide rules on how the Treasury Department will make one-time $1,000 pilot program contributions to the Trump Accounts of eligible children.
Staffing March 11, 2026
Are AI-Generated Applications Slowing Down Hiring?
The rapid rise in the use of AI tools by job seekers is creating new challenges for employers.
Technology March 11, 2026
Digits Announces Expanded Connectivity Across 18 Payroll Providers
Businesses can now connect payroll systems they already use, including ADP Run, ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Paylocity, QuickBooks Online Payroll, and more, directly into the Digits ledger without manual exports or file uploads.
Payroll March 11, 2026
How Much Do You Have to Earn to Be Considered ‘Middle Class’?
GOBankingRates researchers calculated the income thresholds for upper-middle-class households in every state using data from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.
Technology News
Taxes March 17, 2026
Is Your Clients’ Data Safe This Tax Season? Here’s What CPAs Need to Know
Tax season is demanding enough without a security incident disrupting filings or eroding client trust.
Technology March 17, 2026
AppZen Completes Workday Integration for AI-powered Expense Audit
Users gain access to AppZen’s Mastermind AI Platform for autonomous expense auditing within the Workday platform.
Technology March 17, 2026
Real Products in 2026? – Acclerate(r) Change
This year’s cohort included five companies transforming the accounting and finance profession with cutting-edge automation and artificial intelligence.
Technology March 16, 2026
How Automation Saves FP&A Time for Strategic Insight
For finance leaders evaluating where to start, the question is which processes deliver the greatest return on that investment.
Technology March 12, 2026
PayQuicker Releases 1099 Reporting Solution, Powered by Avalara
The new offering helps businesses simplify and automate 1099 reporting while reducing compliance risk and administrative burden.
Staffing March 11, 2026
Are AI-Generated Applications Slowing Down Hiring?
The rapid rise in the use of AI tools by job seekers is creating new challenges for employers.
Technology March 11, 2026
Digits Announces Expanded Connectivity Across 18 Payroll Providers
Businesses can now connect payroll systems they already use, including ADP Run, ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Paylocity, QuickBooks Online Payroll, and more, directly into the Digits ledger without manual exports or file uploads.
Artificial Intelligence March 11, 2026
Mid-Career Americans Emerge as AI-Power Users
4 in 10 Americans (40%) say they would never enter personal or financial information into an AI tool.
Firm Management News
Firm Management March 17, 2026
Platform Accounting Group Expands into Florida
Platform Accounting Group has more than doubled in size every year over the last seven years, has nearly 1,000 employees across nearly 15 states.
AICPA March 13, 2026
AICPA News Roundup – March 2026
AICPA News Roundup is a collection of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs.
State CPA Societies March 12, 2026
State CPA Society News & Updates – March 2026
State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.
Staffing March 12, 2026
Professionals on the Move – March 2026 Part I
Professionals on the Move is a round-up of recent hiring, promotion, awards, and other staffing announcements from around the accounting profession.
Mergers and Acquisitions March 12, 2026
Doeren Mayhew Acquires Berman Hopkins in Florida
The top 50 accounting firm has made its third M&A deal in 2026 acquiring Berman Hopkins, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 300 firm with offices in Orlando and Melbourne, FL.
Firm Management March 12, 2026
Brian Koltin Appointed Chief Corporate Development Officer of Koltin Consulting Group
His expertise includes quality of earnings analysis, net working capital assessments, and other financial diligence work supporting acquisitions and strategic transactions.
Staffing March 11, 2026
Are AI-Generated Applications Slowing Down Hiring?
The rapid rise in the use of AI tools by job seekers is creating new challenges for employers.
Firm Management March 11, 2026
Beyond the Exit Plan: Designing Succession Around Vision and Continuity
Intentional succession starts with the lived, operational vision that shows up in how you lead, invest, promote, and make tradeoffs.
Webinars
March 26, 2026
CPE Webinar: Becoming a Modern Firm: The 5 Stages of Development
What separates high-performing, future-ready accounting firms from those struggling to keep up?
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.
December 16, 2025
Archived Webcast: The Future-Ready Tax Firm: Automation, AI, and Competitive Advantage
Manual processes slow your firm—and cost time, money, and talent. Firms that embrace automation and modern technology save hours, reduce costs, and build a workplace that attracts the next generation of CPAs.