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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.
Accounting Standards September 23, 2026
FASB Seeks to Amend Accounting Guidance for Residential Mortgage Servicing Rights
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a proposed Accounting Standards Update on Wednesday aimed at improving accounting guidance for residential mortgage servicing rights.
Payroll September 23, 2026
Most Gen Z Professionals Think Job Hopping Leads to Higher Pay
They're also motivated by stronger perks and benefits, career advancement opportunities and greater workplace flexibility.
Firm Management September 23, 2026
Sorren Launches Affiliated Law Firm
Sorren is the latest top 50 accounting firm to expand into legal services, as it announced Tuesday the launch of an affiliated law firm called Sorren Law.
Technology September 23, 2026
Avalara Unveils Agent Hub for Tax and Compliance
Avalara Aviator turns days of manual work into minutes of oversight, with an audit-defensible record for every action.
Small Business September 23, 2026
2026 Halloween Spending Expected to Hit $13.5 Billion
Candy remains the most popular purchase, with 96% of consumers planning to buy sweets, accounting for $4.1 billion in spending.
Auditing September 23, 2026
GOP Lawmakers Go to Bat for Small Investment Brokers
House Financial Services Chairman French Hill and Sen. Tom Cotton, both of Arkansas, have drafted legislation that would relieve small, privately held broker-dealers from tough audit requirements.
Legislation September 23, 2026
House Passes Bill That Gives Tax Relief to Fraud Victims
Americans would be able to deduct money lost to fraud and scams from their federal taxes under a bill by U.S. Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) that passed last week in the House of Representatives.
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.
Technology September 23, 2026
Avalara Unveils Agent Hub for Tax and Compliance
Avalara Aviator turns days of manual work into minutes of oversight, with an audit-defensible record for every action.
Legislation September 23, 2026
House Passes Bill That Gives Tax Relief to Fraud Victims
Americans would be able to deduct money lost to fraud and scams from their federal taxes under a bill by U.S. Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) that passed last week in the House of Representatives.
Taxes September 23, 2026
IRS Nationwide Tax Forums Wrap Up for 2026, Serving 13,000 Attendees
Topics covered in seminars and workshops included Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assets Information Reporting, managing IRS collection cases and navigating IRS audits.
Taxes September 23, 2026
Maryland Fight for Digital Ad Tax is Not Over—Yet
Maryland is appealing a court ruling that struck down the state’s digital advertising tax, a levy that lawmakers enacted in 2021 to help fund the state’s K-12 education reform effort.
Small Business September 23, 2026
New $1M Anti-Tariff Ad Campaign Targets Football Fans
Small Businesses Against Tariffs launched a billboard and digital advertising campaign across Ohio and six other states, using football rivalries to highlight the group’s concerns about the economic impact of tariffs.
Taxes September 23, 2026
California Voters Back Billionaire Tax—and Measures That Could Block It, New Poll Finds
The success of Prop. 40 hinges on not just its ability to get majority support—it also must surpass the number of yes votes Propositions 41 and 42 receive if either of those measures also pass.
Taxes September 23, 2026
Wyoming Republican Party Backs Property Tax Cut Ballot Initiative
The Wyoming Republican Party announced it will back a ballot initiative granting a statewide 50% property tax exemption to all homeowners.
Accounting News
Accounting Standards September 23, 2026
FASB Seeks to Amend Accounting Guidance for Residential Mortgage Servicing Rights
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a proposed Accounting Standards Update on Wednesday aimed at improving accounting guidance for residential mortgage servicing rights.
Firm Management September 23, 2026
Sorren Launches Affiliated Law Firm
Sorren is the latest top 50 accounting firm to expand into legal services, as it announced Tuesday the launch of an affiliated law firm called Sorren Law.
Small Business September 23, 2026
2026 Halloween Spending Expected to Hit $13.5 Billion
Candy remains the most popular purchase, with 96% of consumers planning to buy sweets, accounting for $4.1 billion in spending.
Auditing September 23, 2026
GOP Lawmakers Go to Bat for Small Investment Brokers
House Financial Services Chairman French Hill and Sen. Tom Cotton, both of Arkansas, have drafted legislation that would relieve small, privately held broker-dealers from tough audit requirements.
Small Business September 23, 2026
New $1M Anti-Tariff Ad Campaign Targets Football Fans
Small Businesses Against Tariffs launched a billboard and digital advertising campaign across Ohio and six other states, using football rivalries to highlight the group’s concerns about the economic impact of tariffs.
Small Business September 22, 2026
Most Businesses Receiving Tariff Refunds are Holding Onto the Cash
More than $134.7 billion in refund payments, including interest, has been paid out or accepted for processing.
Financial Reporting September 22, 2026
Business Travel Confidence Rebounds to Its Highest Level of 2026
Only 7% are pessimistic, a big improvement over the 24% expressing pessimism in April.
Small Business September 22, 2026
Lunos Launches Free Cash Flow Forecasting with Live Accounting Data and Customizable Scenarios
The product connects to QuickBooks, NetSuite or Xero, keeping accounting data synchronized, and lets teams share a live forecast.
Payroll News
Payroll September 23, 2026
Most Gen Z Professionals Think Job Hopping Leads to Higher Pay
They're also motivated by stronger perks and benefits, career advancement opportunities and greater workplace flexibility.
Small Business September 23, 2026
2026 Halloween Spending Expected to Hit $13.5 Billion
Candy remains the most popular purchase, with 96% of consumers planning to buy sweets, accounting for $4.1 billion in spending.
Benefits September 23, 2026
Bill Would Cut Wait Times for Social Security Disability, Medicare Payments
Sen. Andy Kim, D-NJ, introduced the “Stop the Wait Act,” which would phase out the five-month waiting period for SSDI benefits over five years as well do away with the 24-month waiting period for Medicare disability benefits.
Payroll September 23, 2026
How to Be a Moneymaxxer
Embracing this latest social media trend can help level up your finances.
Payroll September 23, 2026
Why Are Government Applications Sometimes Left Unfinished?
Researchers say form design can create privacy concerns or other discomfort, sometimes leading residents to abandon online forms for government service offerings.
Economy September 22, 2026
Nearly Half of Laid-Off Workers Would Return to the Employer That Let Them Go
Women are less willing to boomerang back: Just 39% of women would return to their former employer, compared with 52% of men.
Payroll September 21, 2026
Social Security is Phasing Out Paper Checks
People still receiving Social Security benefits in the mail need to prepare for electronic changes as paper checks are being phased out soon.
Staffing September 20, 2026
The Top Cities Gen Z and Millennial Professionals Are Moving To
San Antonio is the most popular migration destination for Gen Zers, while Houston is the hottest spot for millennial movers.
Technology 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.
Technology September 23, 2026
Avalara Unveils Agent Hub for Tax and Compliance
Avalara Aviator turns days of manual work into minutes of oversight, with an audit-defensible record for every action.
Taxes September 23, 2026
Maryland Fight for Digital Ad Tax is Not Over—Yet
Maryland is appealing a court ruling that struck down the state’s digital advertising tax, a levy that lawmakers enacted in 2021 to help fund the state’s K-12 education reform effort.
Advisory September 21, 2026
Who’s Really Watching Your Firm’s Data? A Guide to Employee Activity Monitoring for CPA Firms
Firms need a written policy, paired with the technical controls to back it up, and reviewed at least once a year.
Technology September 21, 2026
Global Investment in AI Infrastructure to Hit $31.6 Trillion Through 2050
The US, which is central to the advanced-chip ecosystem, is expected to capture almost half (48%) of this investment, at $15.1 trillion.
Taxes September 18, 2026
IRS Cybersecurity Program Was Not Effective for Fiscal Year 2026, Says Report
86 percent (6 out of 7) of the sampled information systems had critical vulnerabilities not remediated within 30 days, as required.
Firm Management September 18, 2026
Beyond Blog Posts: How Interactive Content Can Help Accounting Firms Stand Out in AI Search
The goal isn't to replace professional advice or automate complex decisions. It is to make useful expertise more accessible and give visitors a practical starting point.
Technology September 18, 2026
Expensify Launches Native Integration with Rillet
Businesses running Rillet can now connect to Expensify in minutes for an automatic, two-way sync.
Firm Management 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.
Firm Management September 23, 2026
Sorren Launches Affiliated Law Firm
Sorren is the latest top 50 accounting firm to expand into legal services, as it announced Tuesday the launch of an affiliated law firm called Sorren Law.
AICPA September 22, 2026
AICPA, Former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel Launch Council on AI Tax Risk to Advance Responsible AI in Tax
As adoption accelerates, information integrity, accountability and risk management are at the forefront of the conversation.
Firm Management September 22, 2026
Behunin & Associates Joins the BDO Alliance USA
Joining the Alliance means the firm can bring additional resources to the table as clients encounter increasingly complex business, tax, accounting and advisory needs.
Economy September 22, 2026
Nearly Half of Laid-Off Workers Would Return to the Employer That Let Them Go
Women are less willing to boomerang back: Just 39% of women would return to their former employer, compared with 52% of men.
Firm Management September 21, 2026
New Zealand Firm Joins Abacus Worldwide Accounting Association
The firm joins the association as a part of Abacus One, a membership category for solo practitioners who want to grow exponentially.
Advisory September 21, 2026
Who’s Really Watching Your Firm’s Data? A Guide to Employee Activity Monitoring for CPA Firms
Firms need a written policy, paired with the technical controls to back it up, and reviewed at least once a year.
Auditing September 21, 2026
Forvis Mazars Earns Accreditation as CMMC C3PAO
A C3PAO is an independent organization authorized to conduct CMMC assessments for companies in the U.S. defense industrial base seeking Level 2 certification.
Webinars
October 14, 2026
CPE Webinar: Midterms and the Tax Agenda: What 2026 Could Mean for Tax Professionals
The 2026 midterm elections could significantly influence the direction of federal tax policy and tax administration for the remainder of President Trump’s term. In this session, Taylor Rodier, Legislative Affairs Manager at Taxwell, will examine the political and policy landscape heading into the midterms, including how polling, congressional race ratings, election forecasts, and prediction markets…
October 9, 2026
CPE Webinar: 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.
September 22, 2026
Archived Webcast: 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.