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Accounting 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.
Accounting August 4, 2026
Nominations Open for Innovation Awards and 40 Under 40 Awards
Nominations are currently being accepted for CPA Practice Advisor's 40 Under 40, 20 Under 40, and Tax & Accounting Tech Innovation Awards.
Technology August 27, 2026
Intuit Introduces New Capabilities Across Enterprise Suite, QBO Advanced
These capabilities include Intuit Intelligence Chat, a conversational experience that uses a customer’s unique business data to deliver personalized insights, recommendations, and actions.
Taxes August 27, 2026
TIGTA Partners with DOJ to Root Out Fraud Schemes
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration is among several inspector general offices and federal agencies that are partnering with the Department of Justice on the launch of the National Fraud Detection Center.
Taxes August 27, 2026
California NAACP, Equality California, SF Dems Oppose Prop. 40’s Billionaire Tax
Two prominent California civil rights groups and the San Francisco Democratic Party have come out against Proposition 40, a proposed one-time, 5% tax on billionaires meant to fund healthcare services.
Financial Reporting August 27, 2026
CFOs Must Prioritize Platformization and Monetization as Growth Drivers
The analysis revealed a marked shift in the strategies driving revenue growth, with monetization and platformization leading this transition.
Firm Management August 27, 2026
80% of Workers Say Leadership Puts Profit Ahead of Employee Interests
Eight in 10 workers rarely or never trust leadership at their employer to make decisions with employees’ best interests in mind.
Technology August 27, 2026
AuditFile Launches Native Apps Across Apple Platforms for Auditors Managing AI Agents
New apps for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro let auditors manage AI agents, review work, and keep engagements moving from anywhere.
Tax News
Accounting 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.
Taxes August 27, 2026
TIGTA Partners with DOJ to Root Out Fraud Schemes
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration is among several inspector general offices and federal agencies that are partnering with the Department of Justice on the launch of the National Fraud Detection Center.
Taxes August 27, 2026
California NAACP, Equality California, SF Dems Oppose Prop. 40’s Billionaire Tax
Two prominent California civil rights groups and the San Francisco Democratic Party have come out against Proposition 40, a proposed one-time, 5% tax on billionaires meant to fund healthcare services.
State CPA Societies August 26, 2026
CalCPA Opposes Proposed California Billionaire Tax
The association representing California's CPA profession said Tuesday that it opposes a November ballot measure that would impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund healthcare programs in the state.
Taxes August 26, 2026
How Property Tax Caps Keep Too Many Homes Off the Market
By locking owners in place, Proposition 13-style assessment limitations put the homes that growing families need out of reach. Some states are finding ways to hold down tax bills while avoiding this trap.
Sales Tax August 26, 2026
In Seattle, a Tax Increase is Pitched as an Affordability Measure
Seattle voters will consider a measure to increase taxes to buy more bus service this fall. They have a history of supporting transit, while similar measures in other cities face more uncertain prospects.
IRS August 25, 2026
IRS CEO Bisignano Talks Taxes with Practitioners in New York City
IRS CEO Frank Bisignano met with tax professionals at the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum in New York City last week as part of the agency's efforts to engage with taxpayers and their representatives.
Taxes August 25, 2026
Tax Court Gives Mixed Ruling on Case Involving Social Media Influencer
He met presidents and attended the Emmys, and had meet-and-greets with Matt Damon, Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Ruffalo, and other celebrities.
Accounting News
Accounting 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.
Accounting August 4, 2026
Nominations Open for Innovation Awards and 40 Under 40 Awards
Nominations are currently being accepted for CPA Practice Advisor's 40 Under 40, 20 Under 40, and Tax & Accounting Tech Innovation Awards.
Technology August 27, 2026
Intuit Introduces New Capabilities Across Enterprise Suite, QBO Advanced
These capabilities include Intuit Intelligence Chat, a conversational experience that uses a customer’s unique business data to deliver personalized insights, recommendations, and actions.
Financial Reporting August 27, 2026
CFOs Must Prioritize Platformization and Monetization as Growth Drivers
The analysis revealed a marked shift in the strategies driving revenue growth, with monetization and platformization leading this transition.
Technology August 27, 2026
AuditFile Launches Native Apps Across Apple Platforms for Auditors Managing AI Agents
New apps for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro let auditors manage AI agents, review work, and keep engagements moving from anywhere.
State CPA Societies August 26, 2026
CalCPA Opposes Proposed California Billionaire Tax
The association representing California's CPA profession said Tuesday that it opposes a November ballot measure that would impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund healthcare programs in the state.
Auditing August 26, 2026
AuditDashboard Launches Collaborative Scheduling
Communicating and agreeing on engagement expectations is an essential part of the client experience.
Financial Reporting August 26, 2026
AI Forecasting Jumps Among CFOs, But ROI Remains Elusive
Protiviti notes that among the 77% of finance organizations now employing AI, financial forecasting has emerged as the leading AI use case.
Payroll News
Technology August 26, 2026
53% of Laid-Off Workers Believe AI Played a Role in Their Job Loss — But Most Were Never Told
Workers who suspect AI was involved outnumber those who received direct confirmation by 9 percentage points.
Economy August 26, 2026
Americans are Skipping Milestones Due to Cost of Living
Nearly a quarter (24.9%) reported postponing the purchase of their own home, while 23.2% said they were delaying marriage.
Economy August 25, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth Passes L.A. to Take 5th in Tech Jobs in U.S.
Between 2022 and 2025, the Dallas area was among the biggest job gainers, adding more than 37,000 positions.
Staffing August 25, 2026
Survey Finds Gig Work Is Becoming a Pathway to Primary Income and Entrepreneurship
56% of gig workers surveyed say gig work accounts for the majority of their household income.
Technology August 25, 2026
Deel Enables Stablecoin Payouts to Plasma One
The payroll and human resources platform said it's enabling USDT payouts on Plasma, meaning workers can now receive Deel payouts on Plasma and spend those earnings through its Plasma One financial platform.
Retirement August 25, 2026
ASPPA Announces New Qualified Pooled Plan Professional (QP3) Credential
The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries has announced the Qualified Pooled Plan Professional, or QP3, a new credential designed to help retirement plan professionals understand how pooled plans work in practice.
Payroll August 25, 2026
Trump Plans New $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee After Court Defeat
Companies would pay roughly $103,000 for each candidate they sponsor for a visa under the H-1B program for foreign-born professionals, according to the regulatory proposal Monday.
Economy August 25, 2026
Retail Earnings Show U.S. Consumers Keep Spending for the Right Price
Resilient shoppers are still opening their wallets when they find the right product at the right price.
Technology News
Technology August 27, 2026
Intuit Introduces New Capabilities Across Enterprise Suite, QBO Advanced
These capabilities include Intuit Intelligence Chat, a conversational experience that uses a customer’s unique business data to deliver personalized insights, recommendations, and actions.
Technology August 27, 2026
AuditFile Launches Native Apps Across Apple Platforms for Auditors Managing AI Agents
New apps for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro let auditors manage AI agents, review work, and keep engagements moving from anywhere.
Auditing August 26, 2026
AuditDashboard Launches Collaborative Scheduling
Communicating and agreeing on engagement expectations is an essential part of the client experience.
Technology August 26, 2026
53% of Laid-Off Workers Believe AI Played a Role in Their Job Loss — But Most Were Never Told
Workers who suspect AI was involved outnumber those who received direct confirmation by 9 percentage points.
Technology August 26, 2026
Basware Signs Agreement to Acquire Trustpair
Trustpair works with customers running one or more ERP, procurement or treasury system.
Financial Reporting August 26, 2026
AI Forecasting Jumps Among CFOs, But ROI Remains Elusive
Protiviti notes that among the 77% of finance organizations now employing AI, financial forecasting has emerged as the leading AI use case.
Technology August 26, 2026
5 Questions to Ask About Client Data Security in a Hosted Environment
Here are five practical, vendor-neutral questions an accounting or tax firm should ask before choosing any technology provider.
Technology August 26, 2026
Andera and RSM US Partner to Create AI-Enabled Control Testing Platform for Internal Audit
Andera’s AI technology will be integrated into RSM’s next-generation audit platform, helping auditors spend less time on manual testing activities and more time analyzing risks, identifying trends and advising the business.
Firm Management News
Accounting 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.
Firm Management August 27, 2026
80% of Workers Say Leadership Puts Profit Ahead of Employee Interests
Eight in 10 workers rarely or never trust leadership at their employer to make decisions with employees’ best interests in mind.
Firm Management August 26, 2026
Nick Steiner Named CEO of BPM
Nick Steiner, a 20-year veteran of BPM, has been appointed as the top 50 accounting firm's next CEO, succeeding Jim Wallace, who announced his retirement last March.
Technology August 26, 2026
5 Questions to Ask About Client Data Security in a Hosted Environment
Here are five practical, vendor-neutral questions an accounting or tax firm should ask before choosing any technology provider.
Firm Management August 25, 2026
HBK Secures Outside Investment From H.I.G. Capital
HBK is the latest top 50 accounting firm to receive outside capital, as it's selling a stake to H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative investment firm based in Miami with $75 billion of assets under management.
Staffing August 25, 2026
Survey Finds Gig Work Is Becoming a Pathway to Primary Income and Entrepreneurship
56% of gig workers surveyed say gig work accounts for the majority of their household income.
Staffing August 25, 2026
43% of Workers Say Their AI Skills Are Behind What They Need to Stay Competitive
Workers are not only measuring their AI readiness against changing career expectations, but also against their coworkers.
Firm Management August 25, 2026
RSM Releases 2026 Impact Report, Makes Big Bets on Global Scale, Talent Development and AI
RSM is expanding its transatlantic platform, realizing value from its $1B AI investment and strengthening its position
Webinars
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
CPE Webinar: 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.
September 1, 2026
CPE Webinar: Grow Your 1040 Practice Without Adding Staff: AI-Powered Strategies for Tax Firms
As firms face staffing challenges and increasing client expectations, automation can help teams do more with the resources they already have.