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Accounting April 17, 2026
Last Chance to Vote in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Each year, readers get the opportunity to show their support for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Taxes April 17, 2026
IRS Launches Online Tool to Help Taxpayers Settle Their Tax Debt
On the day following the April 15 federal tax deadline, the IRS promoted a new online tool to help taxpayers understand and resolve tax debt.
Firm Management April 17, 2026
The Missing Link Between Advisory Marketing and Advisory Sales
These services are growing at a double-digit rate of 17%, but success requires more than simply adding new services and hoping for the best.
Taxes April 17, 2026
Making Tax Sense Out of March Madness
Stakeholders in the gambling industry have strenuously objected to the provision in the OBBBA limiting gambling losses
Taxes April 17, 2026
Dallas-Area Mother and Son Tax Preparers Charged with Filing ‘Entirely Fabricated’ Returns
Jessie Badillo and Manuel Badillo Jr. repeatedly doctored tax filings to gin up returns, prosecutors argue.
Taxes April 17, 2026
3 Ways to Make the Most of Your Tax Refund
Overall, your tax refund might be the perfect way to get your savings and investments on track for long-term financial well-being.
Advisory April 17, 2026
How Automating Client Compliance Can Free Up Billable Hours
Automating client compliance obligations allows accounting firms to move beyond transactional work and instead operate as a true advisory partner.
Advisory April 17, 2026
Building a Tax Practice Clients Rely on All Year
With the digital transformation bringing automation into the tax process, now is the perfect time to transform your tax practice with client advisory services.
Tax News
Accounting April 17, 2026
Last Chance to Vote in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Each year, readers get the opportunity to show their support for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Taxes April 17, 2026
IRS Launches Online Tool to Help Taxpayers Settle Their Tax Debt
On the day following the April 15 federal tax deadline, the IRS promoted a new online tool to help taxpayers understand and resolve tax debt.
Taxes April 17, 2026
Making Tax Sense Out of March Madness
Stakeholders in the gambling industry have strenuously objected to the provision in the OBBBA limiting gambling losses
Taxes April 17, 2026
Dallas-Area Mother and Son Tax Preparers Charged with Filing ‘Entirely Fabricated’ Returns
Jessie Badillo and Manuel Badillo Jr. repeatedly doctored tax filings to gin up returns, prosecutors argue.
Taxes April 17, 2026
3 Ways to Make the Most of Your Tax Refund
Overall, your tax refund might be the perfect way to get your savings and investments on track for long-term financial well-being.
Advisory April 17, 2026
Building a Tax Practice Clients Rely on All Year
With the digital transformation bringing automation into the tax process, now is the perfect time to transform your tax practice with client advisory services.
Taxes April 17, 2026
No Tax on Tips Meets Inflation Concerns in Trump’s Las Vegas Stop
President Donald Trump boasted Thursday that Nevada waiters, casino dealers, bartenders and other tipped workers had received "the biggest tax refunds of their entire lives," claiming average returns topped $4,000.
Taxes April 17, 2026
Mamdani Made More Than $1,600 in Rapping Royalties Last Year, Tax Return Shows
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made $1,643 in royalties from his now-defunct rap career last year, a copy of his tax return shows.
Accounting News
Accounting April 17, 2026
Last Chance to Vote in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Each year, readers get the opportunity to show their support for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Advisory April 17, 2026
Building a Tax Practice Clients Rely on All Year
With the digital transformation bringing automation into the tax process, now is the perfect time to transform your tax practice with client advisory services.
Technology April 16, 2026
Zuora Unveils New Agents and Skills for Zuora AI
Zuora, a monetization platform for businesses, on Thursday announced new agents and skills for Zuora AI, all built within existing controls, permissions, and audit frameworks.
Small Business April 16, 2026
Feds Move to Block Controversial Illinois Credit Card Swipe Fee Ban
Passed in 2024 and set to take effect this July, the state law bans certain so-called swipe fees, also known as interchange fees, on the tax and tip portions of customers’ bills.
Accounting April 16, 2026
Accountant Who Was the Final Defendant in California’s Biggest Ponzi Scheme Sentenced to Prison
In all, eight people tied to DC Solar pleaded guilty in Benicia-based company's fraud.
Accounting April 16, 2026
Connecticut Accountant Gets Three Months in Prison for $1.3 Million Tax Evasion Scheme
Edward Sodlosky, 72, was sentenced in federal court in New Haven to three months in prison and one year of supervised release for tax evasion. He was also ordered to pay a $50,000 fine.
Accounting April 16, 2026
Daylit Launches AI Agents for Automated Collections
Daylit has already helped more than 200 companies recover hundreds of millions of dollars in outstanding receivables.
Auditing April 16, 2026
The IIA Enhances CIA Challenge Exam Program, Expanding Access Through New Pathway Pilot
The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is the only globally recognized certification for internal auditors.
Payroll News
Taxes April 17, 2026
Making Tax Sense Out of March Madness
Stakeholders in the gambling industry have strenuously objected to the provision in the OBBBA limiting gambling losses
Taxes April 17, 2026
No Tax on Tips Meets Inflation Concerns in Trump’s Las Vegas Stop
President Donald Trump boasted Thursday that Nevada waiters, casino dealers, bartenders and other tipped workers had received "the biggest tax refunds of their entire lives," claiming average returns topped $4,000.
Payroll April 16, 2026
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to 207,000, Signaling Low Layoffs
Initial claims decreased by 11,000 to 207,000 in the week ended April 11, marking the biggest one-week drop since February, according to Labor Department data released Thursday.
Small Business April 16, 2026
Feds Move to Block Controversial Illinois Credit Card Swipe Fee Ban
Passed in 2024 and set to take effect this July, the state law bans certain so-called swipe fees, also known as interchange fees, on the tax and tip portions of customers’ bills.
Payroll April 16, 2026
What is ‘Office Air’? Experts Explain How Your Workplace Can Impact Your Appearance
Social media videos claim that "office air" and the environment within office spaces negatively affect appearance throughout the workday.
Payroll April 15, 2026
The 10-Second Feedback Mistake That Could Damage Employees for Years
Poorly delivered feedback creates lasting psychological impact, with most employees remembering negative comments for years, making how managers communicate criticism a critical driver of engagement and performance.
Small Business April 14, 2026
Workplace Injury Rate Hit 2.2 Cases Per 100 FTE in 2024, New Data Shows
Personal injury law firm Omega Law Group analyzed newly reported U.S. private-industry workplace safety data for 2024 to see what is driving recordable harm right now.
Payroll April 14, 2026
Why Companies Are Turning to Smaller, Leaner Teams
An operations expert explains why growing your team can actually slow your business down, and why lean structures are delivering faster results.
Technology News
Technology April 16, 2026
K1x Secures Outside Investment From Sumeru Equity, Edison Partners
K1x, an AI-native private markets tax data platform, announced Thursday the closing of a $175 million growth investment led by technology-focused private equity firm Sumeru Equity Partners, with additional investment from Edison Partners.
Technology April 16, 2026
Zuora Unveils New Agents and Skills for Zuora AI
Zuora, a monetization platform for businesses, on Thursday announced new agents and skills for Zuora AI, all built within existing controls, permissions, and audit frameworks.
Accounting April 16, 2026
Daylit Launches AI Agents for Automated Collections
Daylit has already helped more than 200 companies recover hundreds of millions of dollars in outstanding receivables.
Technology April 15, 2026
Certinia Unveils Veda, an AI Operations Engine for Professional Services
Certinia announced April 15 the launch of Veda, an enterprise-grade intelligent operations engine built to shift services organizations from reactive, manual workflows to autonomous professional services.
Financial Reporting April 15, 2026
BlackLine Unveils Agentic Financial Operations to Close AI’s Governance and Trust Gap
Agentic Financial Operations provides the essential control layer the Office of the CFO requires to harness AI safely.
Artificial Intelligence April 15, 2026
How AI-Powered Automation is Helping One Small Firm Reduce Administrative Drag and Scale Smarter
In a profession where efficiency and advisory value increasingly go hand in hand, that may be the clearest competitive advantage of all.
Technology April 14, 2026
Armanino Partners with DataSnipper to Advance Agentic AI in Internal Audit and Risk Advisory
A new partnership between top 20 accounting firm Armanino and DataSnipper, an agentic automation platform for audit and finance teams, aims to help internal audit and risk teams work more strategically through artificial intelligence adoption.
Artificial Intelligence April 14, 2026
AI is Scaling Faster Than Accountability, Grant Thornton Survey Finds
There's a growing "AI proof gap"— a disconnect between AI investment and accountability—in the business world, says top 10 accounting firm Grant Thornton in a new report.
Firm Management News
Firm Management April 17, 2026
The Missing Link Between Advisory Marketing and Advisory Sales
These services are growing at a double-digit rate of 17%, but success requires more than simply adding new services and hoping for the best.
Payroll April 15, 2026
The 10-Second Feedback Mistake That Could Damage Employees for Years
Poorly delivered feedback creates lasting psychological impact, with most employees remembering negative comments for years, making how managers communicate criticism a critical driver of engagement and performance.
Payroll April 14, 2026
Why Companies Are Turning to Smaller, Leaner Teams
An operations expert explains why growing your team can actually slow your business down, and why lean structures are delivering faster results.
Firm Management April 14, 2026
The Impact of Caregiving on Talent and Leadership in CPA Firms
“Caught in the Middle” looks at how caregiving responsibilities affect professionals navigating career demands alongside home responsibilities.
Staffing April 14, 2026
How Can Small Firms Compete for Accounting Talent?
As demand for accountants rises and the talent pipeline shrinks, small firms are facing an uphill battle to compete with industry giants for new hires.
Firm Management April 12, 2026
Choosing the Right Expansion Path for Growing CPA Firms
CPA firms that align location decisions with demand patterns, operational realities, and long-term commitments grow with fewer disruptions.
Payroll April 9, 2026
Boomerang Jobs: Workers Split on Whether Returning to a Former Employer Is Smart, Safe, or a Step Backward
According to a new MyPerfectResume report, 55% of workers say returning to a former employer is a smart career move, but 37% see it as “playing it safe.”
Mergers and Acquisitions April 9, 2026
EisnerAmper to Merge in KLG Business Valuators & Forensic Accountants
Top 15 accounting firm EisnerAmper said Thursday it's combining with Melville, NY-based KLG Business Valuators & Forensic Accountants in a deal expected to close in May.
Webinars
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?
May 6, 2026
CPE Webinar: Building economic resilience: How accounting firms can stay profitable when markets shift
Markets shift. Expenses creep up. Clients slow payments. And suddenly, “we’re busy” doesn’t always mean “we’re profitable.” In this 60-minute conversation, CPA Kelley Brubaker breaks down what economic resilience really looks like inside today’s accounting firms, and how leaders can stay profitable even when markets feel uncertain.
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.