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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 29, 2026
Black Ore Launches Tax Autopilot for Broad Availability
The platform shows its work, links each data point back to source documents, and flags items requiring attention. Firm professionals remain the final authority for sign-off.
Small Business April 28, 2026
Federal Government Intervenes to Block Illinois’ Landmark Credit Card Swipe Fee Law
The order is the latest development in a nearly two-year fight between banks and retailers over the Illinois law, a battle that has played out in courts, in Springfield, on television airwaves and now in Washington.
Technology April 28, 2026
8am Makes Enhancements to Its CPACharge Payment Solution
8am announced on April 28 new capabilities enhancing 8am CPACharge, its secure, cloud-based payment processing solution that lets accounting firms accept credit, debit, and eCheck payments.
Small Business April 28, 2026
84% of SMB Owners Are Happy and Advancing With AI, Resilience and Autonomy
74% use AI tools at least monthly, with 58% saying AI has made them happier as business owners
Taxes April 28, 2026
Massachusetts Tax Preparers Charged in Connection with Using Fraudulent Returns to Buy House
Five Massachusetts residents have been indicted on money laundering and fraud charges in connection with a tax scheme based in Chelsea.
Financial Reporting April 28, 2026
How the Best-Run Accounting Firms Measure Performance (Hint: It’s Not Just About Revenue)
Here are five operational benchmarks that top-performing firms use as a yardstick to measure success: profitability, time, cash flow, data, and technology.
Small Business April 28, 2026
Property Tax Compliance Tops Six Figures Annually for Most Large Enterprises, Avalara Research Finds
Six in 10 organizations spend between 81 and 160 hours per month on property tax compliance, or the equivalent of two to four full-time workweeks.
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 29, 2026
Black Ore Launches Tax Autopilot for Broad Availability
The platform shows its work, links each data point back to source documents, and flags items requiring attention. Firm professionals remain the final authority for sign-off.
Taxes April 28, 2026
Massachusetts Tax Preparers Charged in Connection with Using Fraudulent Returns to Buy House
Five Massachusetts residents have been indicted on money laundering and fraud charges in connection with a tax scheme based in Chelsea.
Small Business April 28, 2026
Property Tax Compliance Tops Six Figures Annually for Most Large Enterprises, Avalara Research Finds
Six in 10 organizations spend between 81 and 160 hours per month on property tax compliance, or the equivalent of two to four full-time workweeks.
Taxes April 28, 2026
Form 990 Revisions Aimed at Cracking Down on Fraud by Tax-Exempt Groups, Treasury and IRS Say
The Treasury Department said on April 23 that the IRS is planning revisions to Form 990 intended to discover misconduct at tax-exempt organizations and hold fraudsters accountable.
Taxes April 27, 2026
IRS Introduces Process for Taxpayers to Request More Time Following a Rejected ERC Claim
The IRS has announced a new process to help taxpayers who are disputing their disallowed Employee Retention Credit claims to request more time before their rights to a refund or to seek judicial review are gone.
Taxes April 27, 2026
Right Goals, Wrong Argument? The Real Stakes in the Fight Over a 1% Income Tax Cut in Massachusetts
A Massachusetts ballot question, if approved, would cut the current 5% personal income tax by 1%. Progressive groups argue the tax cut will not solve sky-high rents, unaffordable child care and unequal schools that are driving people to flee the state.
Taxes April 27, 2026
Trump’s $10 Billion IRS Suit Hits Snag with Skeptical Judge
A judge questioned whether President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Treasury can proceed with Trump effectively in control of both sides of the litigation.
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.
Small Business April 28, 2026
Federal Government Intervenes to Block Illinois’ Landmark Credit Card Swipe Fee Law
The order is the latest development in a nearly two-year fight between banks and retailers over the Illinois law, a battle that has played out in courts, in Springfield, on television airwaves and now in Washington.
Technology April 28, 2026
8am Makes Enhancements to Its CPACharge Payment Solution
8am announced on April 28 new capabilities enhancing 8am CPACharge, its secure, cloud-based payment processing solution that lets accounting firms accept credit, debit, and eCheck payments.
Small Business April 28, 2026
84% of SMB Owners Are Happy and Advancing With AI, Resilience and Autonomy
74% use AI tools at least monthly, with 58% saying AI has made them happier as business owners
Financial Reporting April 28, 2026
How the Best-Run Accounting Firms Measure Performance (Hint: It’s Not Just About Revenue)
Here are five operational benchmarks that top-performing firms use as a yardstick to measure success: profitability, time, cash flow, data, and technology.
Small Business April 28, 2026
Property Tax Compliance Tops Six Figures Annually for Most Large Enterprises, Avalara Research Finds
Six in 10 organizations spend between 81 and 160 hours per month on property tax compliance, or the equivalent of two to four full-time workweeks.
Technology April 28, 2026
NetSuite Brings AI-Powered Speed and Precision to SuiteCloud Development
The new NetSuite SuiteCloud Agent Skills will make it easier for developers to create customized vertical and industry-specific applications.
State CPA Societies April 28, 2026
State CPA Society News & Updates – April 2026
State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.
Payroll News
Small Business April 28, 2026
Federal Government Intervenes to Block Illinois’ Landmark Credit Card Swipe Fee Law
The order is the latest development in a nearly two-year fight between banks and retailers over the Illinois law, a battle that has played out in courts, in Springfield, on television airwaves and now in Washington.
Economy April 28, 2026
Americans Are Building Their Emergency Savings, But Gaps Remain Across Age and Gender
While 78% of Americans report having at least some money set aside to cover living expenses, the depth of those savings varies.
Payroll April 28, 2026
Off-the-Clock Recruiting: 52% Have Recruited Candidates Outside Work
As traditional hiring channels become saturated, decision-makers are turning to unconventional environments to find their next high-performers.
Payroll April 28, 2026
The Workplace Mental Health Crisis No One is Tracking: Sleep
Sleep disruption is the most commonly reported mental health issue among employees, yet employers significantly underestimate it, missing an early warning sign of deeper psychological strain.
Benefits April 27, 2026
What’s the Average Social Security Benefit at Every Age?
The most current data from the Social Security Administration shows the average retirement benefit is $2,079 a month. That varies greatly, however, based on when you start drawing benefits.
Payroll April 27, 2026
1 in 3 Americans with Credit Cards Say They Have Too Many, Survey Finds
Some credit card holders feel they have too many cards, but the right number doesn’t look the same for everyone.
Human Resources April 24, 2026
69% of Workers Adjust Their Behavior at Work to Fit In, New Survey Finds
At the same time, 68% believe coworkers are doing the same, presenting a more filtered or strategic version of themselves to succeed.
Payroll April 24, 2026
The Right College Fit Can Save Your Clients Money
In 2025, the average cost of attendance in 2025 was $27,277 for in-state residents and $37,408 for out-of-state.
Technology News
Taxes April 29, 2026
Black Ore Launches Tax Autopilot for Broad Availability
The platform shows its work, links each data point back to source documents, and flags items requiring attention. Firm professionals remain the final authority for sign-off.
Technology April 28, 2026
8am Makes Enhancements to Its CPACharge Payment Solution
8am announced on April 28 new capabilities enhancing 8am CPACharge, its secure, cloud-based payment processing solution that lets accounting firms accept credit, debit, and eCheck payments.
Small Business April 28, 2026
84% of SMB Owners Are Happy and Advancing With AI, Resilience and Autonomy
74% use AI tools at least monthly, with 58% saying AI has made them happier as business owners
Technology April 28, 2026
NetSuite Brings AI-Powered Speed and Precision to SuiteCloud Development
The new NetSuite SuiteCloud Agent Skills will make it easier for developers to create customized vertical and industry-specific applications.
Accounting April 28, 2026
CFOs Who Implement Strategic AI Deployment Will Add 10 Margin Points of Growth
Cloud ERP remains the highest-performing technology across the finance technology landscape, with adoption up 7% year over year.
Firm Management April 27, 2026
Why AI’s Language Shift Signals a Material Going-Concern Risk
Artificial intelligence is no longer experimental. It is embedded in how organizations search, advertise, operate, educate, and deliver professional services.
Financial Reporting April 26, 2026
MYCPE ONE Introduces Benchmarking Reports for CPA and Accounting Firms with AI-Powered Peer Comparison
This solution enables firms to evaluate performance, identify inefficiencies, and unlock scalable growth opportunities.
Small Business April 24, 2026
Gusto Unveils 75 New Features for Small Businesses
On the same day it announced hitting the milestone of 500,000 small business customers, Gusto said on April 23 that it has released nearly 75 product updates as part of its Spring Showcase.
Firm Management News
Financial Reporting April 28, 2026
How the Best-Run Accounting Firms Measure Performance (Hint: It’s Not Just About Revenue)
Here are five operational benchmarks that top-performing firms use as a yardstick to measure success: profitability, time, cash flow, data, and technology.
Payroll April 28, 2026
Off-the-Clock Recruiting: 52% Have Recruited Candidates Outside Work
As traditional hiring channels become saturated, decision-makers are turning to unconventional environments to find their next high-performers.
Firm Management April 28, 2026
How Smaller Accounting Firms Build Strong Market Authority
Here’s what most small firm owners don’t realize. Authority isn’t built by size. It’s built on clarity, consistency, and usefulness.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 28, 2026
Platform Accounting Group Acquires Pennsylvania Firm
This is Platform’s second location in Pennsylvania and further expands its reach in the Northeast marketplace.
Accounting April 28, 2026
CFOs Who Implement Strategic AI Deployment Will Add 10 Margin Points of Growth
Cloud ERP remains the highest-performing technology across the finance technology landscape, with adoption up 7% year over year.
Firm Management April 27, 2026
Why AI’s Language Shift Signals a Material Going-Concern Risk
Artificial intelligence is no longer experimental. It is embedded in how organizations search, advertise, operate, educate, and deliver professional services.
Financial Reporting April 26, 2026
MYCPE ONE Introduces Benchmarking Reports for CPA and Accounting Firms with AI-Powered Peer Comparison
This solution enables firms to evaluate performance, identify inefficiencies, and unlock scalable growth opportunities.
Firm Management April 24, 2026
Professionals on the Move – April 2026
Professionals on the Move is a periodic round-up of recent promotions, leadership changes, awards, and other staffing announcements from aroundt he accounting space.
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.