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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.
Advisory September 17, 2026 Sponsored
Taxfyle and the Digital Shift: Orchestrating Professional Expertise in the Modern Tax Profession
The platform identifies tax-saving opportunities and adjustments to reduce tax burden in the next season, collaborating with wealth management.
Auditing October 12, 2026
Internal Auditors Eye Broader AI Use
When asked where AI could create the most value for their teams, 38.2% of internal audit professionals selected planning and risk assessment, according to Wolters Kluwer.
AICPA October 12, 2026
AICPA News – Oct. 2026
AICPA News is a roundup of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs.
State CPA Societies October 12, 2026
State Society News & Updates – Oct. 2026
State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.
Technology October 12, 2026
BILL and Blackbaud Partner to Simplify Vendor Payments for Nonprofits and Education
Financial Edge NXT customers gain access to BILL’s proprietary network of 9 million businesses, helping simplify vendor enrollment and accelerate vendor payments.
Staffing October 12, 2026
Professionals on the Move – Oct 2026
Professionals on the Move is a roundup of recent hiring, promotions, awards and other staffing announcements from around the profession.
Artificial Intelligence October 12, 2026
What to Settle Before Client Tax Data Touches AI
The question for firm owners is whether the firm has decided, in writing, where that data is allowed to go.
Tax News
Advisory September 17, 2026 Sponsored
Taxfyle and the Digital Shift: Orchestrating Professional Expertise in the Modern Tax Profession
The platform identifies tax-saving opportunities and adjustments to reduce tax burden in the next season, collaborating with wealth management.
Artificial Intelligence October 12, 2026
What to Settle Before Client Tax Data Touches AI
The question for firm owners is whether the firm has decided, in writing, where that data is allowed to go.
Taxes October 12, 2026
You Might Be Surprised at What’s Collectible
The moral of the story is that you don’t know what will or won’t be valuable 30 or 50 years from now.
Taxes October 12, 2026
Will Democrats Expand Washington’s ‘Millionaires Tax’? Some Are Talking About It
Supporters of Washington’s “millionaires tax” insist it's not a Trojan horse for a broader state income tax, but some prominent Democrats have gone off script.
Income Tax October 9, 2026
What to Ask a Vendor About State E-File Coverage
Ask which states and which tax types the package supports for the coming filing season, with approval dates, rather than in general.
Taxes October 9, 2026
Hospital Workers ‘Die’ to Rally Support for California Billionaire Tax
St. Rose Hospital workers staged a “die-in” at the facility and urged voters to pass the billionaire tax measure, Proposition 40, on the November ballot.
Taxes October 9, 2026
Washington ‘Millionaires Tax’ Debate Pits Budget Needs Against Fears of Taxes for All
Despite some heated exchanges and dire forecasts of budget holes and secret tax plans, neither side in the fight over Washington’s new "millionaires tax" landed a knockout blow Thursday night in a debate on a voter initiative to repeal the tax.
Taxes October 8, 2026
A Tax Break for Early Childhood Educators: Why This Policy Change Matters
The bipartisan Early-Childhood Educators’ Deductions (SEED) Act, signed into law on Sept. 19, expands the federal educator expense deduction to include pre-K and early childhood educators.
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.
Auditing October 12, 2026
Internal Auditors Eye Broader AI Use
When asked where AI could create the most value for their teams, 38.2% of internal audit professionals selected planning and risk assessment, according to Wolters Kluwer.
State CPA Societies October 12, 2026
State Society News & Updates – Oct. 2026
State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.
Technology October 12, 2026
BILL and Blackbaud Partner to Simplify Vendor Payments for Nonprofits and Education
Financial Edge NXT customers gain access to BILL’s proprietary network of 9 million businesses, helping simplify vendor enrollment and accelerate vendor payments.
Accounting October 12, 2026
Chapter 11 Financial Reporting When the Accounting Books Are Unreliable
When the ledger can't be trusted, don't build on it. Build on evidence.
Staffing October 12, 2026
When Your Accounting Clients Need a Lawyer: It Could Be You
How CPAs can build better referral relationships and when to consider the J.D. themselves.
Small Business October 12, 2026
Business Strategist Explains Why So Many Capable Leaders are Running on Empty
The book offers 101 specific redirects designed to help capable but exhausted professionals examine what is draining them.
Technology October 12, 2026
Gusto Redesigns Gusto Pro, Rolls Out Partner Program Upgrades
The platform updates, which were announced at Gusto Next, are designed to help firms move from transactional tasks toward higher-value advisory services for their small business clients, the company said.
Payroll News
Technology October 12, 2026
Gusto Redesigns Gusto Pro, Rolls Out Partner Program Upgrades
The platform updates, which were announced at Gusto Next, are designed to help firms move from transactional tasks toward higher-value advisory services for their small business clients, the company said.
Payroll October 9, 2026
Social Security Ends Alternative Work Schedules on Nov. 16
At that time, all Social Security Administration employees will transition to a standard five-day work week.
Retirement October 9, 2026
Social Security Likely Changing Retirement Age Structure But It Doesn’t Mean You’ll Work Longer
The Claiming Age Clarity Act, which passed the House and Senate on a bipartisan vote, doesn't change retirement ages but renames them to better reflect how claiming age affects an individual’s monthly benefits.
Payroll October 9, 2026
Employees’ Confidence in Workplace Financial Wellness Support Drops From 74% to 35%
Employees say they aren’t just anticipating financial strain, they’re already experiencing it.
Payroll October 8, 2026
Susan and Michael Dell Visit Oval Office to Tout Trump Accounts Auto Enrollment
Susan Dell and her husband, Dell Technologies Inc. founder and CEO Michael Dell, were at the White House Oct. 7 to promote Trump Accounts, a federally supported savings program for children.
Payroll October 8, 2026
U.S. Jobless Claims Eased Last Week to Lowest Level Since July
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to the lowest level since July, showing layoffs remain limited across the job market.
Taxes October 8, 2026
The 1099 Workflow Gap: How CPA Firms Can Standardize W-9 Collection Before January
A five-stage W-9 workflow for CPA firms, a timeline back from the Feb. 1, 2027 1099-NEC deadline, vendor-data controls, and how to handle TIN mismatches.
Payroll October 8, 2026
The Modern Resume is Getting Longer, More Personal, and More AI-Focused, Analysis Reveals
A new report reveals major changes in how candidates present themselves to employers, from a 58% increase in resume length since 2020 to a more than 100-fold rise in mentions of AI tools.
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.
Advisory September 17, 2026 Sponsored
Taxfyle and the Digital Shift: Orchestrating Professional Expertise in the Modern Tax Profession
The platform identifies tax-saving opportunities and adjustments to reduce tax burden in the next season, collaborating with wealth management.
Auditing October 12, 2026
Internal Auditors Eye Broader AI Use
When asked where AI could create the most value for their teams, 38.2% of internal audit professionals selected planning and risk assessment, according to Wolters Kluwer.
Technology October 12, 2026
BILL and Blackbaud Partner to Simplify Vendor Payments for Nonprofits and Education
Financial Edge NXT customers gain access to BILL’s proprietary network of 9 million businesses, helping simplify vendor enrollment and accelerate vendor payments.
Artificial Intelligence October 12, 2026
What to Settle Before Client Tax Data Touches AI
The question for firm owners is whether the firm has decided, in writing, where that data is allowed to go.
Technology October 12, 2026
Gusto Redesigns Gusto Pro, Rolls Out Partner Program Upgrades
The platform updates, which were announced at Gusto Next, are designed to help firms move from transactional tasks toward higher-value advisory services for their small business clients, the company said.
Technology October 12, 2026
How to Get Your Firm Breached: Use the Same Password Everywhere
One login for the tax software, the client portal, and the bank is easy to remember. It is also easy to steal.
Income Tax October 9, 2026
What to Ask a Vendor About State E-File Coverage
Ask which states and which tax types the package supports for the coming filing season, with approval dates, rather than in general.
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.
Advisory September 17, 2026 Sponsored
Taxfyle and the Digital Shift: Orchestrating Professional Expertise in the Modern Tax Profession
The platform identifies tax-saving opportunities and adjustments to reduce tax burden in the next season, collaborating with wealth management.
AICPA October 12, 2026
AICPA News – Oct. 2026
AICPA News is a roundup of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs.
Staffing October 12, 2026
Professionals on the Move – Oct 2026
Professionals on the Move is a roundup of recent hiring, promotions, awards and other staffing announcements from around the profession.
Staffing October 12, 2026
When Your Accounting Clients Need a Lawyer: It Could Be You
How CPAs can build better referral relationships and when to consider the J.D. themselves.
Technology October 12, 2026
How to Get Your Firm Breached: Use the Same Password Everywhere
One login for the tax software, the client portal, and the bank is easy to remember. It is also easy to steal.
Firm Management October 9, 2026
EY Global Revenue Grows to $57 Billion in FY 2026
The third-largest accounting firm in the world saw its revenue increase by 7% in U.S. dollar terms this year.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 9, 2026
Walter Shuffain Joins Forces with Stolberg & Blanchette in Massachusetts
Boston-based Walter Shuffain, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm, has combined with Stolberg & Blanchette, a public accounting firm located in Worcester, MA.
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
CPE 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.