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Technology May 11, 2026
2026 Readers’ Choice Awards Spotlight the Best Accounting, Tax & Small Business Tech
The Readers' Choice Awards give readers the chance to spotlight the technologies they most respect and trust to provide client services, manage their firms, and help their clients run their businesses.
Technology May 20, 2026
Intuit Job Cuts to Impact 3,000 Employees
Intuit plans to eliminate 17% of its workforce, about 3,000 of its approximately 18,200 global employees, according to published reports on Wednesday.
Payroll May 20, 2026
‘Loyalty Tax’: Why Loyal Employees Are Being Hit Hardest by Layoffs
A new Careerminds survey finds that long-tenured employees are being blindsided in large numbers, revealing what researchers describe as a “loyalty tax” impacting some of the workforce’s most committed employees.
Artificial Intelligence May 20, 2026
KPMG Partners with Anthropic for Digital Gateway Powered by Claude
The alliance brings together Anthropic’s frontier AI, KPMG professionals’ domain experience, and a shared commitment to security and trust in AI.
Accounting May 20, 2026
AICPA Honors Tommye Barie with the Gold Medal of Distinction
As Executive Vice President of Leadership Development at the Succession Institute, she mentors and coaches CPA firms and future leaders across the profession.
Firm Management May 20, 2026
The End of Search as We Know It: How AI Rewrites the Rules of Firm Growth
AI doesn’t browse your site the way a person does. It pulls signals, connects dots and makes decisions based on what is clear and consistent.
Technology May 20, 2026
Verito and NATP Partner on AI Governance and Cybersecurity Curriculum for Tax Professionals
Verito is partnering with the National Association of Tax Professionals to deliver an AI governance and cybersecurity curriculum, built specifically for tax preparers, to NATP's 23,000-plus members nationwide.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 20, 2026
Grant Thornton Acquires MCA Connect in Colorado
Grant Thornton Advisors is acquiring MCA Connect, a Denver-based consulting and technology firm that works with manufacturing and distribution companies to modernize their operations, improve data quality, and deploy digital solutions.
Tax News
Technology May 11, 2026
2026 Readers’ Choice Awards Spotlight the Best Accounting, Tax & Small Business Tech
The Readers' Choice Awards give readers the chance to spotlight the technologies they most respect and trust to provide client services, manage their firms, and help their clients run their businesses.
Technology May 20, 2026
Verito and NATP Partner on AI Governance and Cybersecurity Curriculum for Tax Professionals
Verito is partnering with the National Association of Tax Professionals to deliver an AI governance and cybersecurity curriculum, built specifically for tax preparers, to NATP's 23,000-plus members nationwide.
Taxes May 20, 2026
Michigan Tax Audits Skipping Over Out-of-State Big Businesses, Whistleblowers Say
Despite out-of-state taxpayers historically contributing the majority of tax revenue, out-state auditing operations for Michigan have been under "serious erosion," the state House Oversight Committee was told.
Taxes May 19, 2026
IRS Deal Reportedly Bars Agency from Auditing Trump
The agreement by the IRS is just one part of a major settlement resolving the case.
Taxes May 19, 2026
Shakira Wins in Court with Spain Ordered to Repay $70 Million After Tax Fraud Acquittal
Shakira’s long tax-fraud nightmare has ended with the government of Spain on the hook to refund nearly $70 million to the Colombian-born singer.
Taxes May 19, 2026
Form 8621 Non-Filing Risk: Why PFIC Compliance Deserves More Attention
Under the international information reporting rules, if a required Form 8621 is not filed, the IRS may be able to keep the statute of limitations open on the entire tax return indefinitely.
Taxes May 18, 2026
What’s the Tax Verdict on Deducting Legal Fees?
As evidenced by a new Tax Court decision, Rosso, TC Memo 2025-115, 11/6/25, payment of fees relating to some types of legal actions may still be deductible.
Taxes May 18, 2026
AICPA Recommends Nearly 200 Guidance Priorities for the IRS
The American Institute of CPAs provided the IRS with 193 recommendations for the tax agency's 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan.
Accounting News
Accounting May 20, 2026
AICPA Honors Tommye Barie with the Gold Medal of Distinction
As Executive Vice President of Leadership Development at the Succession Institute, she mentors and coaches CPA firms and future leaders across the profession.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 20, 2026
Grant Thornton Acquires MCA Connect in Colorado
Grant Thornton Advisors is acquiring MCA Connect, a Denver-based consulting and technology firm that works with manufacturing and distribution companies to modernize their operations, improve data quality, and deploy digital solutions.
Accounting May 20, 2026
Association for Accounting Marketing Unveils Rebrand
During its annual Summit this week, the Association for Accounting Marketing announced it has rebranded as the Association for Accounting Growth.
Accounting May 20, 2026
26 States Sue Trump Administration Over Professional Degree Loan Caps
A coalition of attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a rule that narrows the definition of a "professional degree"—a change the group argues would cut off student loan access for thousands of students.
Technology May 20, 2026
Rightworks Presents Inaugural Customer & Partner Impact Awards
The awards recognize accounting firms and strategic partners "that are setting a new standard for technology adoption, client service, security, and innovation," Rightworks said.
Technology May 20, 2026
Suralink Launches Client Data Vault
Suralink, an agentic automation platform for accounting firms and their clients, has unveiled Client Data Vault, a client-owned archive that preserves audit data within Suralink’s Request List Management platform.
Accounting Standards May 19, 2026
FASB Publishes New Environmental Credit Standard
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an Accounting Standards Update May 19 intended to improve the financial accounting for and disclosure of activities related to environmental credits and environmental credit obligations.
Accounting May 19, 2026
AICPA Supports Legislation Codifying Interim Rule Limiting BOI Reporting Requirements
The AICPA has closely monitored developments in BOI reporting following changes outlined in the Corporate Transparency Act.
Payroll News
Technology May 20, 2026
Intuit Job Cuts to Impact 3,000 Employees
Intuit plans to eliminate 17% of its workforce, about 3,000 of its approximately 18,200 global employees, according to published reports on Wednesday.
Payroll May 20, 2026
‘Loyalty Tax’: Why Loyal Employees Are Being Hit Hardest by Layoffs
A new Careerminds survey finds that long-tenured employees are being blindsided in large numbers, revealing what researchers describe as a “loyalty tax” impacting some of the workforce’s most committed employees.
Benefits May 19, 2026
Proposed Rule Change Could Cut Social Security Benefits for Nearly 400K Disabled People
A proposed rule change from the Social Security Administration could affect hundreds of thousands of people on Supplemental Security Income benefits who live with family or friends.
Technology May 19, 2026
Nearly Half of Gen Z Workers Say AI is Making Them Less Intelligent
A new report from GoTo found that nearly 40% of workers feel their overreliance on AI is eroding their skills and making them less intelligent, with 46% of Gen Z reporting that relying too much on AI is making them dumber.
Staffing May 19, 2026
AI Temp Roles Are Losing Value, While Human Roles See Gains
However, despite the overall cutting of the full-time to temporary worker gap, just four out of the 22 major occupational groups pay temporary workers more than their full-time employees, on average.
Benefits May 15, 2026
Beware: Your Social Media May Be Making You the Target of a Fast-Rising Social Security Scam
Social Security Administration officials warn of a rising scam in which criminals use the names of real government employees and doctored badge images to build trust and steal money.
Payroll May 14, 2026
Stealth Wealth: Why Some High Earners Keep Their Money Under Wraps
Living below your means while quietly building a fortune has its benefits—and some drawbacks.
Payroll May 14, 2026
Got a Bonus at Work? Here’s What to Do First
A bonus can be an unexpected windfall. Financial experts caution against spending it all at once.
Technology News
Technology May 11, 2026
2026 Readers’ Choice Awards Spotlight the Best Accounting, Tax & Small Business Tech
The Readers' Choice Awards give readers the chance to spotlight the technologies they most respect and trust to provide client services, manage their firms, and help their clients run their businesses.
Technology May 20, 2026
Intuit Job Cuts to Impact 3,000 Employees
Intuit plans to eliminate 17% of its workforce, about 3,000 of its approximately 18,200 global employees, according to published reports on Wednesday.
Artificial Intelligence May 20, 2026
KPMG Partners with Anthropic for Digital Gateway Powered by Claude
The alliance brings together Anthropic’s frontier AI, KPMG professionals’ domain experience, and a shared commitment to security and trust in AI.
Technology May 20, 2026
Verito and NATP Partner on AI Governance and Cybersecurity Curriculum for Tax Professionals
Verito is partnering with the National Association of Tax Professionals to deliver an AI governance and cybersecurity curriculum, built specifically for tax preparers, to NATP's 23,000-plus members nationwide.
Technology May 20, 2026
Choosing a Hosting Provider for UltraTax
Here are some key factors to consider before deciding on which UltraTax hosting provider is right for your firm.
Technology May 20, 2026
Rightworks Presents Inaugural Customer & Partner Impact Awards
The awards recognize accounting firms and strategic partners "that are setting a new standard for technology adoption, client service, security, and innovation," Rightworks said.
Technology May 20, 2026
Suralink Launches Client Data Vault
Suralink, an agentic automation platform for accounting firms and their clients, has unveiled Client Data Vault, a client-owned archive that preserves audit data within Suralink’s Request List Management platform.
Technology May 19, 2026
Do You Suffer from Accounting Firm Dysfunction? AFD? — ‘No Issues Noted’
Few phrases summarize modern organizational dysfunction better than this: "No issues noted."
Firm Management News
Firm Management May 20, 2026
The End of Search as We Know It: How AI Rewrites the Rules of Firm Growth
AI doesn’t browse your site the way a person does. It pulls signals, connects dots and makes decisions based on what is clear and consistent.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 20, 2026
Grant Thornton Acquires MCA Connect in Colorado
Grant Thornton Advisors is acquiring MCA Connect, a Denver-based consulting and technology firm that works with manufacturing and distribution companies to modernize their operations, improve data quality, and deploy digital solutions.
Technology May 20, 2026
Choosing a Hosting Provider for UltraTax
Here are some key factors to consider before deciding on which UltraTax hosting provider is right for your firm.
Accounting May 20, 2026
Association for Accounting Marketing Unveils Rebrand
During its annual Summit this week, the Association for Accounting Marketing announced it has rebranded as the Association for Accounting Growth.
Technology May 19, 2026
Do You Suffer from Accounting Firm Dysfunction? AFD? — ‘No Issues Noted’
Few phrases summarize modern organizational dysfunction better than this: "No issues noted."
Firm Management May 19, 2026
The Accountant’s Unfair Advantage
Accountants who embrace real-time, insight-driven work will become indispensable partners to their clients, while those who do not risk being pushed to the margins.
Technology May 19, 2026
Citrin Cooperman Makes Investment in Tellen
The top 20 firm has made an undisclosed investment in Tellen, an AI platform for accounting firms, as part of a multiyear strategic relationship to build and deploy AI-powered audit solutions.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 19, 2026
Springline Advisory Joins Forces with GBC Advisory in Oklahoma
Dallas-based financial and business advisory firm Springline Advisory, which provides accounting and advisory services to the middle market, has added GBC Advisory, a full-service accounting firm in Norman, OK.
Webinars
June 16, 2026
CPE Webinar: The Post-Busy Season Audit: Turning Pain Points into Progress
This practical webinar helps tax and accounting professionals make sense of what worked—and what didn't—during busy season. You'll identify key operational and workflow challenges, translate lessons learned into actionable improvements, and set the stage for a more efficient, less stressful 2027 busy season.
June 9, 2026
CPE Webinar: Ask Ryan Lazanis Anything
Tax season might be in the rearview mirror, but for many firm owners, the sprint never ends. If you feel like your firm is running you, instead of the other way around, bring your questions to Ryan Lazanis, CPA, of Future Firm Accelerate in this “Ask Me Anything” webinar.
May 28, 2026
CPE Webinar: Why Post–Tax Season is the perfect time to move your firm to the cloud
As another tax season wraps up, many smaller tax prep firms are left reflecting on what slowed them down: system crashes, limited remote access, hardware issues, or constantly troubleshooting outdated on‑premise tax software. If these pain points feel familiar, then this is the right time to explore a move to a modern cloud‑based tax platform.
March 26, 2026
Archived Webinar: Becoming a Modern Firm: The 5 Stages of Development
What separates high-performing, future-ready accounting firms from those struggling to keep up?