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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 March 25, 2026
Study Exposes Repeat Layoffs Across U.S. Tech Companies
From 2023–2025, 1,031 U.S.-based tech companies recorded at least one layoff event.
Taxes March 25, 2026
IRS Inflated Direct File Costs by $45 Million in 2025
Costs to operate the now-defunct Direct File free tax preparation program last year were significantly less than the IRS estimated, according to a new report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
Firm Management March 25, 2026
AI Social Media Scams Are Coming for Your Accounting Firm: Why DNS Filtering Belongs in Your Security Stack
Artificial intelligence has made it much easier—and cheaper—for criminals to impersonate firms, manufacture “urgent” requests, and trick staff into clicking malicious links.
CAS March 25, 2026
PwC CEO Says Partners Who Resist AI ‘Have No Place at the Firm’
Paul Griggs said some tax and consulting services will change into AI-powered automated tools that clients could access “without a PwC person in the loop.”
Financial Reporting March 25, 2026
How to Measure Sophisticated AI Use at Work
The most sophisticated users don’t “prompt better” — they work better with AI.
Small Business March 25, 2026
Midsized Businesses Say Profitability is More Important Than Growth
Companies with innovation-oriented leadership approaches report stronger performance across key indicators.
Taxes March 25, 2026
Feds File New Fraud Charges Against Illinois Tax Preparer
Dormeshia A. Haire, 38, of St. Charles, MO, who worked in St. Clair County in Illinois as a tax preparer, is accused of making false statements on tax return forms to defraud the federal government.
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 25, 2026
IRS Inflated Direct File Costs by $45 Million in 2025
Costs to operate the now-defunct Direct File free tax preparation program last year were significantly less than the IRS estimated, according to a new report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
Taxes March 25, 2026
Feds File New Fraud Charges Against Illinois Tax Preparer
Dormeshia A. Haire, 38, of St. Charles, MO, who worked in St. Clair County in Illinois as a tax preparer, is accused of making false statements on tax return forms to defraud the federal government.
Taxes March 25, 2026
Ohio State Rep Wants to Repeal Taxes on Residents’ Capital Gains
State Rep. Tom Young is pushing to exempt Ohioans' capital gains from the state income tax, with the hope of making Ohio a more attractive place to invest and do business.
Taxes March 24, 2026
More Individuals with Disabilities Now Eligible for ABLE Accounts in 2026
ABLE accounts can be created by eligible individuals to support themselves, by family members to support their dependents, or by guardians.
Taxes March 24, 2026
28% of Fortune 1000 Now Active in Clean Energy Tax Credit Market
Total tax credit monetization reached $63 billion in 2025, a 27% year-over-year increase.
Technology March 24, 2026
TaxGPT Releases Autonomous Tax Workflow Agent
TaxGPT has launched the Tax Prep Agent, which the company touts as a first-to-market autonomous AI that reads source documents, uses tax software as a human preparer does, and completes returns from start to finish—all in a secure environment.
Taxes March 24, 2026
Can a Taxpayer Recover Attorney Fees When Challenging the IRS?
Even if you’re the prevailing party in the matter, you still must pay the tab if the IRS shows that it was substantially justified in taking its position.
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.
CAS March 25, 2026
PwC CEO Says Partners Who Resist AI ‘Have No Place at the Firm’
Paul Griggs said some tax and consulting services will change into AI-powered automated tools that clients could access “without a PwC person in the loop.”
Financial Reporting March 25, 2026
How to Measure Sophisticated AI Use at Work
The most sophisticated users don’t “prompt better” — they work better with AI.
Small Business March 25, 2026
Midsized Businesses Say Profitability is More Important Than Growth
Companies with innovation-oriented leadership approaches report stronger performance across key indicators.
Accounting March 25, 2026
82% of U.S. Business Leaders Say Rising Transaction Volumes Reveal a Critical IT-Tax Divide
Digital commerce is scaling fast and requires updated, aligned tax and IT architectures.
Accounting March 24, 2026
AvidXchange and COCC Partner to Drive Accounts Payable Innovation for Financial Institutions
AvidXchange will bring its suite of AP automation and payment solutions to COCC’s extensive network of financial institutions through a streamlined process.
Mergers and Acquisitions March 24, 2026
Springline Advisory Brings Aboard Cg Advisory in New Jersey
Dallas-based financial and business advisory firm Springline Advisory, which provides accounting and advisory services to the middle market, has added Tinton Falls, NJ-based advisory firm Cg Advisory to its platform.
Accounting March 23, 2026
90% of SMBs Face Delays Due to Data Errors Despite Push for AI Modernization
The retail industry is experiencing the most severe operational disruptions, with a staggering 94% of retail professionals reporting that data issues cause delays in their work.
Payroll News
Payroll March 25, 2026
Study Exposes Repeat Layoffs Across U.S. Tech Companies
From 2023–2025, 1,031 U.S.-based tech companies recorded at least one layoff event.
Payroll March 25, 2026
Opinion: AI is Hastening the Résumé’s Demise. Good Riddance
Artificial intelligence isn’t just being blamed for killing jobs; it’s exposing the fundamental flaw in one of hiring’s oldest tools: the résumé.
Benefits March 24, 2026
Social Security Recipients Get Some Bad News
Last week, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office forecasted the Social Security trust fund is set to run out a year earlier than previously estimated.
Payroll March 24, 2026
Viral ‘Chinamaxxing’ Trend Reflects What Gen Z Really Wants at Work, Expert Says
A new social media trend called “Chinamaxxing” has gone viral among Gen Z users, with workplace experts saying it could signal shifting expectations around wellbeing and work-life balance.
Payroll March 24, 2026
Why ‘Invisible Promotions’ Are Becoming the New Normal
Many employees are unknowingly taking on higher-level responsibilities without additional pay or recognition, a phenomenon experts are calling the “invisible promotion.”
Benefits March 24, 2026
Estimated 2027 Social Security Increase Likely Not Enough for Seniors, Advocates Warn
The annual cost-of-living adjustment won't be announced until fall, but early estimates indicate a small increase is expected.
Payroll March 24, 2026
Retirement Woes: U.S. Workers Aren’t Saving Nearly Enough for Their Future
To enjoy retirement, Americans say they'll need about $1.5 million in savings. But the typical worker has less than $1,000 saved, according to a report by the National Institute on Retirement Security.
Payroll March 24, 2026
Powell Reveals ‘Concern’ About Job Creation in America Right Now
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on March 19 said there is “concern” among Federal Open Market Committee members over troubling trends in the U.S. job market.
Technology News
Firm Management March 25, 2026
AI Social Media Scams Are Coming for Your Accounting Firm: Why DNS Filtering Belongs in Your Security Stack
Artificial intelligence has made it much easier—and cheaper—for criminals to impersonate firms, manufacture “urgent” requests, and trick staff into clicking malicious links.
CAS March 25, 2026
PwC CEO Says Partners Who Resist AI ‘Have No Place at the Firm’
Paul Griggs said some tax and consulting services will change into AI-powered automated tools that clients could access “without a PwC person in the loop.”
Financial Reporting March 25, 2026
How to Measure Sophisticated AI Use at Work
The most sophisticated users don’t “prompt better” — they work better with AI.
Payroll March 25, 2026
Opinion: AI is Hastening the Résumé’s Demise. Good Riddance
Artificial intelligence isn’t just being blamed for killing jobs; it’s exposing the fundamental flaw in one of hiring’s oldest tools: the résumé.
Technology March 24, 2026
Sovos Adds New Capabilities to Sovi AI
Sovos announced a major expansion of Sovi AI on March 24, introducing new capabilities for tax and regulatory guidance, intelligent automation, compliance insights, and agent interoperability.
Technology March 24, 2026
CohnReznick’s Valuation Advisory Practice Enhances Valuation Services
CohnReznick is enhancing its ability to analyze large and complex data sets, increase consistency across valuation models, and provide clients with deeper insighta.
Technology March 24, 2026
TaxGPT Releases Autonomous Tax Workflow Agent
TaxGPT has launched the Tax Prep Agent, which the company touts as a first-to-market autonomous AI that reads source documents, uses tax software as a human preparer does, and completes returns from start to finish—all in a secure environment.
Accounting March 23, 2026
Are Managers and Supervisors Guilty of AI ‘Workslop’ Too?
More than half of U.S. workers surveyed said they have received “workslop” from a manager or supervisor.
Firm Management News
Firm Management March 25, 2026
AI Social Media Scams Are Coming for Your Accounting Firm: Why DNS Filtering Belongs in Your Security Stack
Artificial intelligence has made it much easier—and cheaper—for criminals to impersonate firms, manufacture “urgent” requests, and trick staff into clicking malicious links.
CAS March 25, 2026
PwC CEO Says Partners Who Resist AI ‘Have No Place at the Firm’
Paul Griggs said some tax and consulting services will change into AI-powered automated tools that clients could access “without a PwC person in the loop.”
Mergers and Acquisitions March 24, 2026
Springline Advisory Brings Aboard Cg Advisory in New Jersey
Dallas-based financial and business advisory firm Springline Advisory, which provides accounting and advisory services to the middle market, has added Tinton Falls, NJ-based advisory firm Cg Advisory to its platform.
Firm Management March 23, 2026
The 90-Day Marketing Plan for CPAs
At the beginning of the year, there is often a push to improve visibility.
Staffing March 23, 2026
Bridging the Finance Talent Gap During the Great Workplace Adaption
The issue isn't the tools. It’s a fundamental disconnect between leadership’s vision and the employees tasked with executing against it.
Firm Management March 20, 2026
KPMG Elects New Global Chairman and CEO
Gary Wingrove, global chief operating officer of Big Four firm KPMG, has been elected as the next global chairman and CEO of KPMG International. He will succeed Bill Thomas, KPMG's global chairman and CEO since 2017.
Mergers and Acquisitions March 20, 2026
REDW Adds Soaring Bird Solutions in Nevada
The top 100 accounting firm has acquired Soaring Bird Solutions, a woman-owned, Native American human resources consulting agency that specializes in full support HR services, HR process outsourcing, training, and development.
Firm Management March 20, 2026
Professionals on the Move – March 2026 Part II
Professionals on the Move is a periodic round-up of recent hiring, promotion and other staffing announcements from around the accounting space.
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.