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Payroll September 11, 2026
98% of Job Seekers Say Adapting to Workplace Culture Is Important, But Half Call It Unfair
80% of Gen Z have changed their personality to fit workplace culture; 75% say their workplace personality differs from everyday life.
Taxes September 11, 2026
Bloomberg Tax & Accounting Projects 2027 Tax Rates
The annual Projected U.S. Tax Rates Report enables tax professionals and taxpayers to begin planning for the upcoming year ahead of the official IRS announcement this fall.
Economy September 11, 2026
Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 2.0% Decrease in August
Year-over-year sales were unchanged in the South and declined in the Northeast, Midwest and West.
Economy September 11, 2026
Here’s What You Should Know About Trump’s Proposed $5,000 Dividend Checks
How much would the checks cost? Is this even legal? Has President Donald Trump made similar promises in the past?
Taxes September 11, 2026
The OBBBA is Reshaping How Mid-Market Businesses Invest, Grow And Create Value
51% of executives familiar with the law expect it to have a positive impact on future growth, while 53% anticipate a positive effect on after-tax cash flow.
Firm Management September 11, 2026
Book: AI Is Automating Work; Leaders Still Have to Lead People, Says Software COO
Each chapter closes with a Take Away (the lesson distilled to one sentence) and a Take Action (one concrete, immediate step)
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast September 11, 2026
Alliances, AI, and Self-Funding! Oh My! With Guest Dan Pinkous – Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – August 2026
For accounting firms, the question is not simply which tool wins, but how a connected ecosystem improves workflow, service, and control.
Taxes September 11, 2026
IRS Posts Additional Guidance on Section 45Z Clean Fuel Credit
The IRS this week provided the 2026 emissions rate table used to calculate the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit and issued additional guidance on the tax credit, including on the use of manure-derived fuels and regenerative agricultural practices.
Tax News
Taxes September 11, 2026
Bloomberg Tax & Accounting Projects 2027 Tax Rates
The annual Projected U.S. Tax Rates Report enables tax professionals and taxpayers to begin planning for the upcoming year ahead of the official IRS announcement this fall.
Economy September 11, 2026
Here’s What You Should Know About Trump’s Proposed $5,000 Dividend Checks
How much would the checks cost? Is this even legal? Has President Donald Trump made similar promises in the past?
Taxes September 11, 2026
The OBBBA is Reshaping How Mid-Market Businesses Invest, Grow And Create Value
51% of executives familiar with the law expect it to have a positive impact on future growth, while 53% anticipate a positive effect on after-tax cash flow.
Taxes September 11, 2026
IRS Posts Additional Guidance on Section 45Z Clean Fuel Credit
The IRS this week provided the 2026 emissions rate table used to calculate the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit and issued additional guidance on the tax credit, including on the use of manure-derived fuels and regenerative agricultural practices.
Small Business September 10, 2026
Tax Pros Face Client Questions About Delinquent SBA Pandemic Loans
Here are some tips for tax professionals who are navigating Economic Injury Disaster Loan program cases sent to Treasury collections.
Taxes September 10, 2026
IRS Tax Revenue Surged to Record High in FY 2025 While Audit Revenue Dipped 35%
Coming off a historic FY 2024 in which an all-time high $98.7 billion in enforcement revenue was collected, the IRS brought in $93.8 billion attributed to enforcement in FY 2025, a nearly 5% drop.
IRS September 10, 2026
IRS Needs to Refine Employee Training on Taxpayer Representation, TIGTA Says
IRS employee training on taxpayer representation and how taxpayers’ rights to representation must be observed needs to improve after some workers didn't know certain procedures, the watchdog said in a report.
Payroll September 10, 2026
Opinion: Trump Accounts Show Why Government Trust Matters
The $1,000 baby investment could fail if families do not trust government.
Accounting News
Taxes September 11, 2026
The OBBBA is Reshaping How Mid-Market Businesses Invest, Grow And Create Value
51% of executives familiar with the law expect it to have a positive impact on future growth, while 53% anticipate a positive effect on after-tax cash flow.
Small Business September 11, 2026
Five Roles Small Businesses Might Be Missing as Black Friday Approaches
With Black Friday falling on Nov. 27, a remote hiring expert says businesses should start identifying gaps now rather than waiting for sales to increase.
Small Business September 10, 2026
Tax Pros Face Client Questions About Delinquent SBA Pandemic Loans
Here are some tips for tax professionals who are navigating Economic Injury Disaster Loan program cases sent to Treasury collections.
Firm Management September 10, 2026
The 150-Hour Rule is Fading. Is Your Hiring Plan Ready?
What does the shift to a 120-hour pathway do to how we hire, develop, and retain talent?
Technology September 10, 2026
Dixie McCurley Named Intuit’s First Managing Partner in Residence
The new role is designed to bring the voice and perspective of accounting firms directly into Intuit’s strategy, innovation, products, and services, the company says.
Accounting Standards September 9, 2026
GASB Mulls Digitization of Government Financial Statements
The standard-setting board seeks comments on the design of the GASB-GAAP Taxonomy, one pathway to digitizing governments' annual comprehensive financial reports without changing existing GASB reporting requirements.
Accounting Standards September 9, 2026
FASB OKs New Standard That Tightens Investment Company Fair Value Reporting
The Financial Accounting Standards Board says the new standard improves how investment companies, such as mutual funds, measure the fair value of an equity security that's subject to a contractual sale restriction.
Financial Reporting September 9, 2026
Dext Appoints Nicole Bello as Chief Revenue Officer
She brings more than 20 years of experience building and leading sales organizations across North America and EMEA.
Payroll News
Payroll September 11, 2026
98% of Job Seekers Say Adapting to Workplace Culture Is Important, But Half Call It Unfair
80% of Gen Z have changed their personality to fit workplace culture; 75% say their workplace personality differs from everyday life.
Economy September 11, 2026
Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 2.0% Decrease in August
Year-over-year sales were unchanged in the South and declined in the Northeast, Midwest and West.
Economy September 11, 2026
Here’s What You Should Know About Trump’s Proposed $5,000 Dividend Checks
How much would the checks cost? Is this even legal? Has President Donald Trump made similar promises in the past?
Small Business September 11, 2026
Five Roles Small Businesses Might Be Missing as Black Friday Approaches
With Black Friday falling on Nov. 27, a remote hiring expert says businesses should start identifying gaps now rather than waiting for sales to increase.
Benefits September 10, 2026
The Work-Life Balance Report: Education, Not Salary, Is the Real Divide
A new report shows that the biggest factor separating jobs with strong work-life balance from jobs with weaker balance is not salary. It is education.
Benefits September 10, 2026
Don’t Do This to Your Social Security Card, Feds Warn
Doing this can prevent some of the card’s security features, such as the blue marbleized paper designed to make it tamper-proof.
Payroll September 10, 2026
California is About to Pass Down a Staggering Amount of Wealth
A new report from LendingTree estimates that Californian homeowners 65 and older could transfer $3.4 trillion from 2026 through 2045.
Payroll September 10, 2026
Opinion: Trump Accounts Show Why Government Trust Matters
The $1,000 baby investment could fail if families do not trust government.
Technology News
Firm Management September 11, 2026
Book: AI Is Automating Work; Leaders Still Have to Lead People, Says Software COO
Each chapter closes with a Take Away (the lesson distilled to one sentence) and a Take Action (one concrete, immediate step)
Technology September 11, 2026
Why CPA Firms Need a Behavioral AI Adoption Playbook
CPA firms have strong incentives to move quickly on AI, but speed without behavioral design creates a patchwork: enthusiasts sprint ahead, worried professionals hold back, and quiet users invent their own rules.
Firm Management September 10, 2026
The Audit Trail Your Firm Can’t Afford to Be Missing
Why audit logging is a firm-wide issue, not just an IT one.
Technology September 10, 2026
Datarails Unveils Ticketing System for Finance Teams
The New York City-based company has launched Datarails Desk, a ticketing system for finance teams that connects every incoming request directly to the financial data needed to resolve it.
Technology September 10, 2026
Dixie McCurley Named Intuit’s First Managing Partner in Residence
The new role is designed to bring the voice and perspective of accounting firms directly into Intuit’s strategy, innovation, products, and services, the company says.
Technology September 10, 2026
Stop Paying Rent on a Fax Machine
How accounting firms can cut costs and speed up document handling by moving to digital fax.
Firm Management October 9, 2026 Sponsored
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.
Firm Management September 9, 2026
Financial Engineer or Operator? How to Choose the Right Buyer
Almost half of the top 30 U.S. CPA firms had some form of private-equity investment or alternative practice structure.
Firm Management News
Payroll September 11, 2026
98% of Job Seekers Say Adapting to Workplace Culture Is Important, But Half Call It Unfair
80% of Gen Z have changed their personality to fit workplace culture; 75% say their workplace personality differs from everyday life.
Firm Management September 11, 2026
Book: AI Is Automating Work; Leaders Still Have to Lead People, Says Software COO
Each chapter closes with a Take Away (the lesson distilled to one sentence) and a Take Action (one concrete, immediate step)
Technology September 11, 2026
Why CPA Firms Need a Behavioral AI Adoption Playbook
CPA firms have strong incentives to move quickly on AI, but speed without behavioral design creates a patchwork: enthusiasts sprint ahead, worried professionals hold back, and quiet users invent their own rules.
Benefits September 10, 2026
The Work-Life Balance Report: Education, Not Salary, Is the Real Divide
A new report shows that the biggest factor separating jobs with strong work-life balance from jobs with weaker balance is not salary. It is education.
Firm Management September 10, 2026
The Audit Trail Your Firm Can’t Afford to Be Missing
Why audit logging is a firm-wide issue, not just an IT one.
Firm Management September 10, 2026
The 150-Hour Rule is Fading. Is Your Hiring Plan Ready?
What does the shift to a 120-hour pathway do to how we hire, develop, and retain talent?
Technology September 10, 2026
Stop Paying Rent on a Fax Machine
How accounting firms can cut costs and speed up document handling by moving to digital fax.
Firm Management October 9, 2026 Sponsored
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.
Webinars
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
CPE Webinar: 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
CPE Webinar: 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.
September 3, 2026
Archived Webcast: Estate Planning After OBBBA: Turning Theory into Practice
With the passage of OBBBA and the shift to a $15 million basic exclusion amount, the estate planning landscape entering 2026 and beyond presents both unique opportunities and substantial challenges for taxpayers and their advisors.