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Risk Management September 17, 2026
Travis Kelce, NFL Star and Husband of Taylor Swift, Fell Victim to a Ponzi Scheme – The Financial Advisor Got Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison
The #financial advisor took $35 million from clients but spent only $10 million on investments, prosecutors say.
General News September 16, 2026
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023
Trump said on social media following the move that U.S. interest rates should be at 1% or lower, but stopped short of calling out Warsh.
Accounting September 16, 2026
FP&A’s Perception Problem: Why Just 9% of Executive Teams View FP&A as a Growth Driver
FP&A teams need to break out of their silos and make cross-functional collaboration core to how they operate.
Accounting September 16, 2026
Five Checks Before a Small Business Should Send an Account to Collections
These five checks can help your client prepare a commercial account for referral and keep the records accurate afterward.
Advisory September 16, 2026
Your Client Has 501(c)(3) Status. Is Its Illinois Real Estate Exempt?
State sales tax exemptions and property tax exemptions, often do not flow with federal public charity status.
Accounting September 16, 2026
A CPA Used AI Agents to Solve a Soviet-Era Math Problem
AI is producing more technical work than experts can possibly review, so every field is going to need a way to test that work at scale.
CAS September 16, 2026
Accounting Profession Leader Randy Crabtree Launches The Brainstorm Group
The Brainstorm Group will help organizations strengthen their cultures, develop and retain talent, embrace change and create environments.
Staffing September 16, 2026
Gen Z Is Less Connected to the Workforce, but Earns More Than Millennials Did at the Same Age
Gen Z is entering a very different labor market than Millennials did nearly two decades ago.
Tax News
Advisory September 16, 2026
Your Client Has 501(c)(3) Status. Is Its Illinois Real Estate Exempt?
State sales tax exemptions and property tax exemptions, often do not flow with federal public charity status.
Sales Tax September 16, 2026
Sovos Acquires Blue dot, Expanding AI-Native Diagnostics, Workflow, and Intelligence Capabilities
A proven VAT reclaim business with enterprise distribution through SAP Concur, further strengthening Sovos’ market-leading Indirect Tax Suite
Taxes September 16, 2026
Florida Sheriffs, Firefighters Slam Property Tax Amendment as a ‘Train Wreck’
Two of Florida’s best-known conservative sheriffs blasted the proposed Amendment 3 Tuesday, calling the property tax rollback a “train wreck,” “draconian,” and an “emergency.”
Taxes September 16, 2026
Connecticut OnlyFans Model Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion on More Than $3 Million in Income
Seathra Zmeena Orr, 39, of Stamford, CT. entered the plea in Hartford federal court after waiving her right to be indicted.
Accounting September 16, 2026
Register for Ensuring Success 2026 – Free Online CPE and IRS CE Conference Dec. 9-10, 2026
This year’s online event will be held Dec. 9 and Dec. 10, 2026, with seven free, one-hour, educational sessions each day.
Taxes September 15, 2026
IRS Extends Drought Tax Relief for Farmers and Ranchers
The IRS issued guidance on Tuesday that extends tax relief for farmers and ranchers in 49 states and other regions who sold or exchanged livestock because of drought conditions.
Taxes October 14, 2026 Sponsored
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…
Taxes September 15, 2026
Union Leader Behind Prop. 40 California Billionaire Tax Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Bullying
Dave Regan is accused of trying to "extort” other labor leaders in Service Employees International Union California state council in a bid to win support for the measure.
Accounting News
Accounting September 16, 2026
FP&A’s Perception Problem: Why Just 9% of Executive Teams View FP&A as a Growth Driver
FP&A teams need to break out of their silos and make cross-functional collaboration core to how they operate.
Accounting September 16, 2026
Five Checks Before a Small Business Should Send an Account to Collections
These five checks can help your client prepare a commercial account for referral and keep the records accurate afterward.
Accounting September 16, 2026
A CPA Used AI Agents to Solve a Soviet-Era Math Problem
AI is producing more technical work than experts can possibly review, so every field is going to need a way to test that work at scale.
Financial Reporting September 16, 2026
Shield Launches MCP Server, Bringing Live Surveillance Data Into AI Tools Like Claude
Built on the open Model Context Protocol (MCP) with Claude as the first supported AI tool, it is designed to extend to all enabled AI environments.
Accounting September 16, 2026
The Decision Evidence Record: What Should Survive After the Client Meeting
When the conversation ends, the conclusion should not be the only thing that remains. The file should still explain the decision when the result arrives.
Technology September 16, 2026
Crunchafi Acquires BUCS Analytics, Adding 150+ Integrations and Expanded CAS Capabilities
The acquisition strengthens Crunchafi’s platform for CAS teams, the fastest-growing service area in CPA firms.
Technology September 16, 2026
Emburse Launches AI-Powered Accounts Payable and Payments Solution Built for Growing Organizations
Emburse AP brings invoice processing, approval workflows, vendor enablement and payments together in one intuitive platform.
Accounting September 16, 2026
Register for Ensuring Success 2026 – Free Online CPE and IRS CE Conference Dec. 9-10, 2026
This year’s online event will be held Dec. 9 and Dec. 10, 2026, with seven free, one-hour, educational sessions each day.
Payroll News
General News September 16, 2026
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023
Trump said on social media following the move that U.S. interest rates should be at 1% or lower, but stopped short of calling out Warsh.
Staffing September 16, 2026
Gen Z Is Less Connected to the Workforce, but Earns More Than Millennials Did at the Same Age
Gen Z is entering a very different labor market than Millennials did nearly two decades ago.
Accounting September 16, 2026
Register for Ensuring Success 2026 – Free Online CPE and IRS CE Conference Dec. 9-10, 2026
This year’s online event will be held Dec. 9 and Dec. 10, 2026, with seven free, one-hour, educational sessions each day.
Payroll September 15, 2026
Delta Air Lines, Wells Fargo, and Pivot Bio Are Embracing Trump Savings Accounts for Workers’ Kids
The federal government is investing $1,000 into long-term savings accounts for children. Delta Air Lines, Pivot Bio and Wells Fargo are matching the contributions.
Payroll September 15, 2026
Millennials Keep Closest Eye on Spending
A rising cost of living has Americans tracking their spending more carefully, with millennials leading the charge, according to a recent NerdWallet survey.
Benefits September 15, 2026
Prepare to Be Disappointed About 2027 Social Security COLA Increase, Experts Warn
Retirees hoping for a substantial increase in Social Security benefits this year will likely be disappointed despite being on track for a record cost-of-living adjustment.
Small Business September 14, 2026
Mark Carney Said No to Donald Trump. Now He Must Contend with the Economic Fallout
The new 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods will hammer many small- and medium-sized businesses, including family firms, that up to this point have been largely sheltered from the trade war.
Economy September 14, 2026
U.S. Companies Get Creative as Tariff Refunds Start Flowing In
Williams-Sonoma Inc. said in late August that it put $10 million of the $200 million it received back toward employee 401(k) contributions.
Technology News
Accounting September 16, 2026
A CPA Used AI Agents to Solve a Soviet-Era Math Problem
AI is producing more technical work than experts can possibly review, so every field is going to need a way to test that work at scale.
CAS September 16, 2026
Accounting Profession Leader Randy Crabtree Launches The Brainstorm Group
The Brainstorm Group will help organizations strengthen their cultures, develop and retain talent, embrace change and create environments.
Sales Tax September 16, 2026
Sovos Acquires Blue dot, Expanding AI-Native Diagnostics, Workflow, and Intelligence Capabilities
A proven VAT reclaim business with enterprise distribution through SAP Concur, further strengthening Sovos’ market-leading Indirect Tax Suite
Financial Reporting September 16, 2026
Shield Launches MCP Server, Bringing Live Surveillance Data Into AI Tools Like Claude
Built on the open Model Context Protocol (MCP) with Claude as the first supported AI tool, it is designed to extend to all enabled AI environments.
Technology September 16, 2026
Crunchafi Acquires BUCS Analytics, Adding 150+ Integrations and Expanded CAS Capabilities
The acquisition strengthens Crunchafi’s platform for CAS teams, the fastest-growing service area in CPA firms.
Technology September 16, 2026
Emburse Launches AI-Powered Accounts Payable and Payments Solution Built for Growing Organizations
Emburse AP brings invoice processing, approval workflows, vendor enablement and payments together in one intuitive platform.
Accounting September 16, 2026
Register for Ensuring Success 2026 – Free Online CPE and IRS CE Conference Dec. 9-10, 2026
This year’s online event will be held Dec. 9 and Dec. 10, 2026, with seven free, one-hour, educational sessions each day.
Auditing September 15, 2026
IIA Survey Finds Digital Disruption and Geopolitical Risks Surge as Organizations Face an Increasingly Interconnected Global Risk Landscape
The research underscores the increasingly interconnected nature of organizational risk.
Firm Management News
CAS September 16, 2026
Accounting Profession Leader Randy Crabtree Launches The Brainstorm Group
The Brainstorm Group will help organizations strengthen their cultures, develop and retain talent, embrace change and create environments.
Staffing September 16, 2026
Gen Z Is Less Connected to the Workforce, but Earns More Than Millennials Did at the Same Age
Gen Z is entering a very different labor market than Millennials did nearly two decades ago.
Marketing September 16, 2026
LinkedIn Ads: Worth It for Accounting Firms?
Here's how to decide whether LinkedIn Ads are worth adding to your accounting firm's marketing strategy.
Accounting September 16, 2026
Register for Ensuring Success 2026 – Free Online CPE and IRS CE Conference Dec. 9-10, 2026
This year’s online event will be held Dec. 9 and Dec. 10, 2026, with seven free, one-hour, educational sessions each day.
Firm Management September 15, 2026
Stop Letting Private Equity Set the Price of Your Firm
Stop treating private equity in accounting as news about other people's firms. Stop letting a sponsor's diligence checklist be the first time anyone assesses what your practice is actually worth.
Firm Management September 15, 2026
The Bonadio Group Announces Plans for Future Headquarters in Perinton, NY
The Bonadio Group has grown into the largest independent accounting and advisory firm in Upstate New York.
Accounting September 15, 2026
Intuit ProPartner Accountants: A New Era, New Benefits, and New Opportunities
Firms don't need to do anything to stay covered between now and 2027. The ProAdvisor Program remains the program of record until ProPartner Accountants launches, and it will continue unchanged until then.
Accounting September 13, 2026
The Month-End Close Steps Firms Still Do by Hand—and What to Automate First
The judgement work firms assume dominate the close usually takes less time than the data handling surrounding it.
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
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.