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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.
Technology September 25, 2026
Don’t Get Victimized By a Cybercriminal
CPA firms can create data security protocols that may help reduce the risk of a cyber incident when such protocols are implemented and followed consistently.
Taxes September 25, 2026
Kalshi’s Backroom Tax Victory Gives It Leverage in Legal Fights
A backroom tax victory in North Carolina strengthens Kalshi’s hand in its legal tussles with other states.
Accounting September 25, 2026
Texas Bookkeeper Accused of Stealing $1.2 Million From Elderly Couple
Federal prosecutors say Nancy Black forged checks, paid personal credit card bills and withdrew cash while handling the couple’s finances.
Accounting Standards September 25, 2026
GASB Issues Guidance on Financial Reporting Model Improvements
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board issued an implementation guide featuring seven Q&As that further explain the requirements related to subsidies in Statement No. 103, Financial Reporting Model Improvements.
Technology September 25, 2026
Financial Cents Launches AI Agents to Eliminate Accounting Busywork
The agents work instantly inside the workflows teams already use, and each firm decides how much the agents handle on their own.
Financial Reporting September 25, 2026
CFO Profit Optimism Reaches Record High, Despite Economic Issues
CFOs are more optimistic than ever about profit growth, with AI delivering returns despite continued caution about the broader economy.
Technology September 25, 2026
KPMG Announces New Group to Build AI-Native Businesses
Big Four firm KPMG introduced this week the Client Technology & Innovation group, which was formed to develop AI-native businesses and quickly scale new product offerings.
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.
Taxes September 25, 2026
Kalshi’s Backroom Tax Victory Gives It Leverage in Legal Fights
A backroom tax victory in North Carolina strengthens Kalshi’s hand in its legal tussles with other states.
IRS September 24, 2026
IRS Publishes Per Diem Rates for Business Travelers for 2026-2027
Each year the IRS announces special per diem rates taxpayers can use to substantiate the amount of expenses for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses when traveling away from home.
Legislation September 24, 2026
Hollywood Would Get 20% Federal Film Tax Credit Under Proposed New Bill
The Motion Picture, Television and Entertainment Revitalization Act would establish a 20% tax credit on U.S. labor for film and TV productions, including post-production and visual effects work.
Technology September 24, 2026
Numeral Announces $100 Million Series C Funding Round
The sales tax compliance platform has raised a $100 million Series C led by global software investor Insight Partners, with participation from Salesforce Ventures, Geodesic, Benchmark, Mayfield, FCVC, Y Combinator, and Uncork.
Legislation September 24, 2026
Gas Tax Holiday Bill on Ice Despite House Rule Fracas
A House Freedom Caucus push for a vote on legislation to suspend federal motor fuel taxes amid war-driven pain at the pump was thwarted on Sept. 15.
Legislation September 24, 2026
Bill to Reverse Change Made to Gambling Tax Code Advances in House
Legislation that would restore the full federal tax deduction for gambling losses is back on track as it passed out of committee and now awaits a House vote.
Taxes September 24, 2026
California Billionaires Opposing Prop. 40 Tax Saw Their Wealth Soar, Report Says
California billionaires saw their net worth rise roughly 25%, or $432 billion, in less than two years, according to a new analysis by progressive groups backing the Proposition 40 billionaire wealth tax.
Accounting News
Accounting September 25, 2026
Texas Bookkeeper Accused of Stealing $1.2 Million From Elderly Couple
Federal prosecutors say Nancy Black forged checks, paid personal credit card bills and withdrew cash while handling the couple’s finances.
Accounting Standards September 25, 2026
GASB Issues Guidance on Financial Reporting Model Improvements
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board issued an implementation guide featuring seven Q&As that further explain the requirements related to subsidies in Statement No. 103, Financial Reporting Model Improvements.
Technology September 25, 2026
Financial Cents Launches AI Agents to Eliminate Accounting Busywork
The agents work instantly inside the workflows teams already use, and each firm decides how much the agents handle on their own.
Financial Reporting September 25, 2026
CFO Profit Optimism Reaches Record High, Despite Economic Issues
CFOs are more optimistic than ever about profit growth, with AI delivering returns despite continued caution about the broader economy.
Technology September 25, 2026
KPMG Announces New Group to Build AI-Native Businesses
Big Four firm KPMG introduced this week the Client Technology & Innovation group, which was formed to develop AI-native businesses and quickly scale new product offerings.
Technology September 25, 2026
Intuit Adds 10 New Members to Its QuickBooks Accountant Council
Intuit has announced 10 new Intuit QuickBooks Accountant Council members, who will be officially added to the council during its fall meeting Sept. 29 to Oct. 1.
Small Business September 25, 2026
New Home Construction is Slowing
Completion of detached single-family homes fell for the third straight year in 2025, and the pace of permitting is slipping further.
Accounting September 24, 2026
Jump Joins the Information Technology Alliance
ITA is a highly regarded international not-for-profit association of leading consulting and VAR firms, CPA firms, and technology vendors.
Payroll News
Small Business September 25, 2026
New Home Construction is Slowing
Completion of detached single-family homes fell for the third straight year in 2025, and the pace of permitting is slipping further.
Benefits September 24, 2026
When Should You Claim Social Security? There’s No One Right Age
Waiting to claim Social Security means a bigger monthly check, but retirees also have to weigh how long they expect to live, their savings and how they want to spend their retirement, experts say.
Benefits September 24, 2026
House Bill Would Let Families Apply Online for Social Security Survivor Benefits
A bill filed in the U.S. House of Representatives Sept. 16 would benefit spouses, family members and dependents seeking survivor benefits from the Social Security Administration.
Benefits September 24, 2026
Social Security Identity Theft Bill Passes Congress, Heads to Trump
U.S. House Resolution 5345 would give individuals who discover their Social Security number has been misused or lost in the mail a direct point of contact at the Social Security Administration.
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.
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 25, 2026
Don’t Get Victimized By a Cybercriminal
CPA firms can create data security protocols that may help reduce the risk of a cyber incident when such protocols are implemented and followed consistently.
Technology September 25, 2026
Financial Cents Launches AI Agents to Eliminate Accounting Busywork
The agents work instantly inside the workflows teams already use, and each firm decides how much the agents handle on their own.
Technology September 25, 2026
KPMG Announces New Group to Build AI-Native Businesses
Big Four firm KPMG introduced this week the Client Technology & Innovation group, which was formed to develop AI-native businesses and quickly scale new product offerings.
Technology September 25, 2026
Intuit Adds 10 New Members to Its QuickBooks Accountant Council
Intuit has announced 10 new Intuit QuickBooks Accountant Council members, who will be officially added to the council during its fall meeting Sept. 29 to Oct. 1.
Accounting September 24, 2026
Jump Joins the Information Technology Alliance
ITA is a highly regarded international not-for-profit association of leading consulting and VAR firms, CPA firms, and technology vendors.
Technology September 24, 2026
Accrual Launches AI Agent Platform Arc
The tax, audit, client accounting, and advisory platform for accounting firms has unveiled Arc, an AI agent platform that allows firms to delegate complex, multi-step work across their existing systems.
Technology September 24, 2026
Numeral Announces $100 Million Series C Funding Round
The sales tax compliance platform has raised a $100 million Series C led by global software investor Insight Partners, with participation from Salesforce Ventures, Geodesic, Benchmark, Mayfield, FCVC, Y Combinator, and Uncork.
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.
Technology September 25, 2026
Don’t Get Victimized By a Cybercriminal
CPA firms can create data security protocols that may help reduce the risk of a cyber incident when such protocols are implemented and followed consistently.
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.
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.