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Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
Firm Management October 21, 2026
Platform Accounting Group Secures $355 Million Investment
Platform says the strategic growth financing will provide additional capital to accelerate its acquisition strategy, expand its service offerings, and invest in technology and talent across the company.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 21, 2026
UHY Adds Whalen CPAs in Ohio
Top 30 accounting firm UHY has joined forces with Whalen CPAs, an accounting and advisory firm that has served businesses and individuals throughout Central Ohio since 1945.
Accounting October 21, 2026
Accountants Took Cautious Stance in Q3, But Global Economy Proving Resilient
Confidence among accountants globally fell slightly in the third quarter, but despite the negative impacts from the conflict in the Middle East, data points to a resilient global economy, according to a new report from the ACCA and the IMA.
Taxes October 21, 2026
Chicago Mayor Proposing Corporate Head Tax Again, Sources Say
Mayor Brandon Johnson will again propose Chicago hit big corporations with an employee head tax—with an exemption in less wealthy parts of the city—when he unveils his budget proposal Wednesday.
Technology October 21, 2026
Xero and Bookkeeper360 Partner on Custom Integration for SMBs
Custom integration uses Melio capabilities to cover accounts payable, accounts receivable, and configurable workflows under the Bookkeeper360 brand.
Taxes October 21, 2026
The Canadian Tax Number Your U.S. Ecommerce Clients May Already Need
When a U.S. seller moves inventory into a Canadian warehouse, Canada's GST/HST rules can require it to register, charge, and file, often without anyone on the U.S. side knowing.
Taxes October 21, 2026
Tax Pros: After the Oct. 15 Deadline, Time to Update Your Security Plan to Include AI
Tax professionals are being urged to preview their security plans and IT readiness.
Tax News
Taxes October 21, 2026
Chicago Mayor Proposing Corporate Head Tax Again, Sources Say
Mayor Brandon Johnson will again propose Chicago hit big corporations with an employee head tax—with an exemption in less wealthy parts of the city—when he unveils his budget proposal Wednesday.
Taxes October 21, 2026
The Canadian Tax Number Your U.S. Ecommerce Clients May Already Need
When a U.S. seller moves inventory into a Canadian warehouse, Canada's GST/HST rules can require it to register, charge, and file, often without anyone on the U.S. side knowing.
Taxes October 21, 2026
Tax Pros: After the Oct. 15 Deadline, Time to Update Your Security Plan to Include AI
Tax professionals are being urged to preview their security plans and IT readiness.
Taxes October 21, 2026
No Ohio Tax on Your Wine Order? You Could Still Owe It
Ohio law separates a seller's duty to collect tax from a buyer's responsibility to pay it. Exemptions and credits can affect what's owed.
Technology October 21, 2026
GruntWorx Hosts Tax Season Readiness Event Series
Tax automation platform GruntWorx announced a new series of partner‑driven educational events designed to help firms streamline tax workflows, strengthen compliance, and expand their capacity.
Taxes October 21, 2026
Don’t Try to Skip Reporting on Retirement Distributions
The IRS doesn’t take kindly to arguments that IRA and qualified plan recipients are not aware of their responsibilities.
Technology October 21, 2026
Blue J’s Tax Research is Now Available in Legora
"Bringing Blue J into Legora means tax professionals can get cited analysis where they already work, check the source materials themselves, and keep their judgment at the center of their advice," Blue J CEO Benjamin Alarie said.
Technology October 20, 2026
Intuit Offers Free Federal Tax Filing with Credit Karma Tax
Global financial technology company Intuit is re-launching Credit Karma Tax, providing users with free federal tax filing and a $15 flat rate for state filing, no matter their tax complexity.
Accounting News
Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
Firm Management October 21, 2026
Platform Accounting Group Secures $355 Million Investment
Platform says the strategic growth financing will provide additional capital to accelerate its acquisition strategy, expand its service offerings, and invest in technology and talent across the company.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 21, 2026
UHY Adds Whalen CPAs in Ohio
Top 30 accounting firm UHY has joined forces with Whalen CPAs, an accounting and advisory firm that has served businesses and individuals throughout Central Ohio since 1945.
Accounting October 21, 2026
Accountants Took Cautious Stance in Q3, But Global Economy Proving Resilient
Confidence among accountants globally fell slightly in the third quarter, but despite the negative impacts from the conflict in the Middle East, data points to a resilient global economy, according to a new report from the ACCA and the IMA.
Technology October 21, 2026
Xero and Bookkeeper360 Partner on Custom Integration for SMBs
Custom integration uses Melio capabilities to cover accounts payable, accounts receivable, and configurable workflows under the Bookkeeper360 brand.
Financial Reporting October 21, 2026
Custom Goods Logistics Doubles Invoices Processed Per Hour, Cuts AP Department Costs in Half
Custom Goods Logistics offers warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, and U.S. Customs examination services for clients across the country.
Technology October 21, 2026
superglue and Artifact Partner to Take Firms From Client Onboarding to First Close with AI
The two companies say they are giving accounting firms an AI-native path for each new client: from system setup and data migration through to the first month-end close.
State CPA Societies October 21, 2026
MNCPA Tax Conference Brings Leading Tax Experts to Minnesota Nov. 16-17
The event will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center with a livestream option for virtual attendees.
Payroll News
Retirement October 21, 2026
Massive Update Includes Nearly 15% of All Active Social Security Numbers, Agency Says
The Social Security Administration said it’s making “substantial” progress in the largest data cleanup in the agency’s 91-year history.
Taxes October 21, 2026
Don’t Try to Skip Reporting on Retirement Distributions
The IRS doesn’t take kindly to arguments that IRA and qualified plan recipients are not aware of their responsibilities.
Technology October 21, 2026
Experts Say AI is Not Coming for Your Job Just Yet
The increasingly routine use of artificial intelligence in the workplace is virtually undeniable, though experts say there's no need to panic about it overtaking jobs—at least not yet.
Benefits October 20, 2026
There Are 2 Major Problems with New Social Security COLA, Experts Warn
While this year’s COLA increase is the highest since 2023, when inflation reached 8.7%, experts at nonpartisan advocacy group The Senior Citizens League said the money won’t go far enough to help retirees.
Payroll October 20, 2026
Musk Plans to Gift SpaceX Shares to Kids Through Trump Accounts
Elon Musk vowed to distribute a share of SpaceX to each child in the U.S., a multibillion-dollar pledge that adds to a string of sizable donations from the tech industry for the benefit of the American public.
Payroll October 20, 2026
The Job Market is Changing. Report Makes the Case for Career Literacy
Career literacy is associated not only with employment security, but also with higher incomes, satisfaction with nonwage benefits and long-term savings.
Staffing October 16, 2026
Remember the Movie Office Space? 78% of Workers Doing ‘Just Enough’
More than three-fourths of American workers say they have intentionally done only the minimum required to keep their job, according to a MyPerfectResume survey.
Payroll Taxes October 16, 2026
Social Security’s Payroll Tax Cap is Going Up in 2027
Along with a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for retirees, people with disabilities and dependents, the Social Security Administration said the payroll tax cap will increase from $184,500 to $192,300.
Technology News
Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
Technology October 21, 2026
Xero and Bookkeeper360 Partner on Custom Integration for SMBs
Custom integration uses Melio capabilities to cover accounts payable, accounts receivable, and configurable workflows under the Bookkeeper360 brand.
Taxes October 21, 2026
Tax Pros: After the Oct. 15 Deadline, Time to Update Your Security Plan to Include AI
Tax professionals are being urged to preview their security plans and IT readiness.
Technology October 21, 2026
superglue and Artifact Partner to Take Firms From Client Onboarding to First Close with AI
The two companies say they are giving accounting firms an AI-native path for each new client: from system setup and data migration through to the first month-end close.
Technology October 21, 2026
GruntWorx Hosts Tax Season Readiness Event Series
Tax automation platform GruntWorx announced a new series of partner‑driven educational events designed to help firms streamline tax workflows, strengthen compliance, and expand their capacity.
Technology October 21, 2026
Blue J’s Tax Research is Now Available in Legora
"Bringing Blue J into Legora means tax professionals can get cited analysis where they already work, check the source materials themselves, and keep their judgment at the center of their advice," Blue J CEO Benjamin Alarie said.
Technology October 21, 2026
Experts Say AI is Not Coming for Your Job Just Yet
The increasingly routine use of artificial intelligence in the workplace is virtually undeniable, though experts say there's no need to panic about it overtaking jobs—at least not yet.
Technology October 21, 2026
BILL Payment Agent Completes Approved Invoice Payments in First Live Supplier-Portal Pilot
BILL, Visa, and Billtrust announced this week that they have launched the first live pilot to enable AI agents to initiate and complete approved buyer invoice payments end-to-end through supplier portals.
Firm Management News
Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
Firm Management October 21, 2026
Platform Accounting Group Secures $355 Million Investment
Platform says the strategic growth financing will provide additional capital to accelerate its acquisition strategy, expand its service offerings, and invest in technology and talent across the company.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 21, 2026
UHY Adds Whalen CPAs in Ohio
Top 30 accounting firm UHY has joined forces with Whalen CPAs, an accounting and advisory firm that has served businesses and individuals throughout Central Ohio since 1945.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 20, 2026
Prosperity Partners Acquires FHHP in New Jersey
Chicago-based Prosperity Partners has acquired Fabietti, Hale, Hammerstedt & Powers, a full-service business advisory and accounting firm based in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.
Firm Management October 20, 2026
Is AI Safe for Accounting Practices? What You Need to Know (in Plain English)
Choosing the right version of a tool matters. Consumer AI products often have different data policies than enterprise versions.
Staffing October 20, 2026
Professionals on the Move: Oct 2026 (Part 2)
Professionals on the Move is a periodic roundup of hiring, promotions, awards, and other staffing announcements from around the accounting and tax profession.
Firm Management October 19, 2026
PwC Global Revenue Exceeds $60 Billion in FY 2026
PwC reported a record $60.2 billion in global revenue for the financial year ending June 30, 2026, an increase of 5.7% in U.S. dollars and 3.5% in local currency terms from the previous year.
Firm Management October 19, 2026
Crowe Starts Shared Ownership Program for Employees
Top 15 accounting firm Crowe is extending shared ownership beyond senior leaders or select groups to all employees across the entire firm.
Webinars
November 4, 2026
CPE Webinar: 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 Webinar: 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.
October 9, 2026
Archived Webcast: 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.