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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.
Taxes August 7, 2026
NYC Sued Over Mamdani Administration’s Controversial Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout
The lawsuit, filed Friday, argues the city “has arbitrarily and capriciously foisted” on city dwellers the responsibility of proving they’re full-time residents who shouldn’t be hit with the surcharge.
Firm Management August 7, 2026
Building an AI-First Culture (Without AI Slop)
Leaders who draft their own first pass and summarize before escalating to the board or partner group make “AI-first” credible instead of aspirational.
Payroll August 7, 2026
Employers Unexpectedly Shed Jobs in July
Nonfarm payrolls decreased 23,000 last month following a combined 103,000 downward revision to the May and June figures, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed Friday.
Firm Management August 7, 2026
Forvis Mazars Volunteers Give to Their Communities During IMPACT Days
While IMPACT Days serves as an annual firmwide celebration of service, it represents just one part of the firm’s broader commitment to strengthening communities.
Firm Management August 7, 2026
Bolivian Accounting Firm Joins Abacus Worldwide
The Bolivian accounting firm Horady Ltda. has joined Abacus Worldwide, a progressive international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms.
Taxes August 7, 2026
Grammy Winner Toni Braxton Pays Off $600K in Federal Back Taxes
A rep for the “Braxton Family Values” star, 59, told TMZ that Braxton has settled the $598,624 debt she owed to the IRS.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast August 7, 2026
Review of Microsoft Agent 365 – Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – August 2026
Randy & Brian examine Microsoft Agent 365 as a control plane for deploying, monitoring, governing, and securing AI agents.
Tax News
Taxes August 7, 2026
NYC Sued Over Mamdani Administration’s Controversial Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout
The lawsuit, filed Friday, argues the city “has arbitrarily and capriciously foisted” on city dwellers the responsibility of proving they’re full-time residents who shouldn’t be hit with the surcharge.
Taxes August 7, 2026
Grammy Winner Toni Braxton Pays Off $600K in Federal Back Taxes
A rep for the “Braxton Family Values” star, 59, told TMZ that Braxton has settled the $598,624 debt she owed to the IRS.
Taxes August 7, 2026
IRS Updates FAQs on OBBBA Overtime Tax Deduction
The IRS updated frequently asked questions about the new deduction for qualified overtime compensation, one of the many One Big Beautiful Bill Act tax provisions touted by the Trump administration.
Taxes August 7, 2026
Minnesota State University’s Director of African American Affairs Out After Tax Fraud Conviction
Cortez Hollis also owned and operated Hollis Tax Time, a Minnesota tax preparation business prosecutors said was used to prepare false tax returns for clients.
IRS August 6, 2026
Higher Ed Prepares for New IRS E-Filing System
Colleges and universities will soon have to replace the decades-old IRS filing system they use to submit information returns.
Taxes August 6, 2026
IRS Adds New Features to Business Tax Accounts
The new and expanded features provide businesses and organizations more ways to view digital notices, make payments, and access and manage federal tax account information online, the agency said on Aug. 6.
Taxes August 6, 2026
Missouri Voters Rejected the Governor’s Income Tax Plan. Could He Have Saved It?
Skeptical Missouri voters said an emphatic "no" to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s bid to phase out the state income tax.
Taxes August 6, 2026
Trump Touts Tax Policies in Las Vegas While Local Democrats Criticize Him Over Rising Costs
President Donald Trump has repeatedly framed Las Vegas as central to his tax agenda, calling the city the "birthplace" of the no-tax-on-tips-policy.
Accounting News
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.
Accounting August 7, 2026
Sentencing Date Reset for Former Chattanooga Accountant Jonathan Frost
A federal judge granted a request from former Chattanooga accountant Jonathan Frost's lawyer to reschedule his sentencing, which was formerly set for Friday, to later this month.
Small Business August 7, 2026
Report Shows a Fundamental Shift in Ecommerce Fraud
Account takeover attacks rose 78% and card-testing attacks surged 175%, highlighting how AI is accelerating credential theft and identity-based fraud
Mergers and Acquisitions August 6, 2026
Sorren Adds Two Nevada-Based Accounting Firms
The top 50 firm has added Persing Professional Group and Carefree Professional Practice Resources, further expanding its presence in Nevada and adding specialized expertise in key growth areas.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 6, 2026
Credit Risk Management Firm Joins The Bonadio Group
Top 50 accounting firm The Bonadio Group has added T. Gschwender & Associates, a Syracuse, NY-based provider of credit risk management services to financial institutions.
Accounting August 5, 2026
Deloitte Introduces ControlCatalyst.AI
ControlCatalyst.AI enables smarter risk identification, deeper insights and enhanced quality, resulting in greater value and strategic resource allocation for clients and their stakeholders.
Firm Management August 5, 2026
Abacus Worldwide Adds Shanghai-Based Accounting Firm
Chinese accounting firm WSP Biz Advisory has joined Abacus Worldwide, an international association of independent accounting, consulting, and legal firms.
Small Business August 5, 2026
Clients Believe AI Will Not and Cannot Replace Their Accountant
The majority of small business owners surveyed by Karbon didn't name a technical skill their accountant has. They didn't name accuracy, tax knowledge, or compliance. They named the relationship itself.
Payroll News
Payroll August 7, 2026
Employers Unexpectedly Shed Jobs in July
Nonfarm payrolls decreased 23,000 last month following a combined 103,000 downward revision to the May and June figures, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed Friday.
Taxes August 7, 2026
IRS Updates FAQs on OBBBA Overtime Tax Deduction
The IRS updated frequently asked questions about the new deduction for qualified overtime compensation, one of the many One Big Beautiful Bill Act tax provisions touted by the Trump administration.
Staffing August 7, 2026
2026 Employee Happiness Index Finds Employee Morale at a Three-Year High
New BambooHR platform data from 51K employees digs deeper into how happiness drives retention—and finds the recovery isn’t reaching everyone.
Payroll August 6, 2026
Top Tech Entry Jobs are Data Analysts and Software Engineers
The finding adds role-level detail to a broader debate about whether the tech labor market is improving for early-career workers.
Payroll August 6, 2026
I Put a Chatbot’s Financial Advice to the Test
AI tools can help with financial planning, but they have their limits.
Benefits August 6, 2026
Could Social Security Benefits Increase? What a New Proposal Would Do
Social Security payments would increase, annual cost-of-living adjustments could be larger and fewer retirees would pay federal taxes on their benefits under a reintroduced proposal from two Connecticut lawmakers.
Benefits August 6, 2026
Column: Save Social Security with the Gig Economy
One way to improve the program: Social Security ought to change its tax treatment of self-employment and start taxing the employers of independent contractors.
Artificial Intelligence August 5, 2026
AI Weeds Out Older and Minority Job Applicants, Lawsuit Against Workday Claims
A lawsuit claiming that Workday uses artificial intelligence tools that discriminate against older, minority and disabled applicants could have far-reaching consequences.
Technology News
Firm Management August 7, 2026
Building an AI-First Culture (Without AI Slop)
Leaders who draft their own first pass and summarize before escalating to the board or partner group make “AI-first” credible instead of aspirational.
Firm Management August 7, 2026
What Should Not Become Part of the Client Archive
The mistake is assuming that every piece of information used to reach that outcome must follow the same path.
Small Business August 7, 2026
Report Shows a Fundamental Shift in Ecommerce Fraud
Account takeover attacks rose 78% and card-testing attacks surged 175%, highlighting how AI is accelerating credential theft and identity-based fraud
Firm Management August 7, 2026
Rise of AI Search Means Accounting Firms Must Become Authority Portfolio Managers
Managing an authority portfolio changes not only what firms create, but how they think about every individual authority asset within it.
Payroll August 6, 2026
I Put a Chatbot’s Financial Advice to the Test
AI tools can help with financial planning, but they have their limits.
Firm Management August 5, 2026
Diamonds May Be a Firm’s Best Strategy: How AI Is Rewriting the Structure of Modern Practice
Artificial intelligence is changing who does the work, and that change has the potential to reshape the very architecture of your firm.
Accounting August 5, 2026
Deloitte Introduces ControlCatalyst.AI
ControlCatalyst.AI enables smarter risk identification, deeper insights and enhanced quality, resulting in greater value and strategic resource allocation for clients and their stakeholders.
Technology August 5, 2026
Aprio and Fieldguide Co-Build the Future of Audit with Agentic AI
The partnership traces back to a three-month Payment Card Industry (PCI) pilot launched in March 2023, which converted to a full platform agreement by May of that year.
Firm Management News
Firm Management August 7, 2026
Building an AI-First Culture (Without AI Slop)
Leaders who draft their own first pass and summarize before escalating to the board or partner group make “AI-first” credible instead of aspirational.
Firm Management August 7, 2026
Forvis Mazars Volunteers Give to Their Communities During IMPACT Days
While IMPACT Days serves as an annual firmwide celebration of service, it represents just one part of the firm’s broader commitment to strengthening communities.
Firm Management August 7, 2026
Bolivian Accounting Firm Joins Abacus Worldwide
The Bolivian accounting firm Horady Ltda. has joined Abacus Worldwide, a progressive international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms.
Firm Management August 7, 2026
What Should Not Become Part of the Client Archive
The mistake is assuming that every piece of information used to reach that outcome must follow the same path.
Staffing August 7, 2026
2026 Employee Happiness Index Finds Employee Morale at a Three-Year High
New BambooHR platform data from 51K employees digs deeper into how happiness drives retention—and finds the recovery isn’t reaching everyone.
Firm Management August 7, 2026
Rise of AI Search Means Accounting Firms Must Become Authority Portfolio Managers
Managing an authority portfolio changes not only what firms create, but how they think about every individual authority asset within it.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 6, 2026
Sorren Adds Two Nevada-Based Accounting Firms
The top 50 firm has added Persing Professional Group and Carefree Professional Practice Resources, further expanding its presence in Nevada and adding specialized expertise in key growth areas.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 6, 2026
Credit Risk Management Firm Joins The Bonadio Group
Top 50 accounting firm The Bonadio Group has added T. Gschwender & Associates, a Syracuse, NY-based provider of credit risk management services to financial institutions.
Webinars
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.
June 16, 2026
Archived Webcast: The Post-Busy Season Audit: Turning Pain Points into Progress
This practical webinar helps tax and accounting professionals make sense of what worked—and what didn't—during busy season. You'll identify key operational and workflow challenges, translate lessons learned into actionable improvements, and set the stage for a more efficient, less stressful 2027 busy season.
June 9, 2026
Archived Webinar: Ask Ryan Lazanis Anything
Tax season might be in the rearview mirror, but for many firm owners, the sprint never ends. If you feel like your firm is running you, instead of the other way around, bring your questions to Ryan Lazanis, CPA, of Future Firm Accelerate in this “Ask Me Anything” webinar.