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Firm Management June 17, 2026
Designing Your Ideal Accounting Firm Starts With One Question: What’s Actually Holding You Back?
Here are five steps firm owners can take to start building the accounting firm they actually want to run.
Taxes June 17, 2026
Treasury Department Says Expect Guidance Soon on New Scholarship Tax Credit
The Treasury Department last week previewed guidance expected to be released this fall on the new federal scholarship tax credit enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Accounting Standards June 17, 2026
FASB Sets Out to Improve Hedge Accounting Guidance
The Financial Accounting Standards Board released a proposed Accounting Standards Update on June 17, the purpose of which is to improve interest rate risk hedging and net investment hedging accounting guidance.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 17, 2026
Centri Ramps Up Growth Strategy By Making Its First Acquisition
Centri Business Consulting has made its very first acquisition, as the top 200 accounting firm completed a deal with Altair Associates, a Minneapolis-based property and casualty insurance and reinsurance underwriting and claim services firm, on June 12.
Technology June 17, 2026
Suralink Brings Agentic Execution to Audit Engagements with Cloud Testing Suite
Suralink has launched Cloud Testing Suite, a new set of agentic AI capabilities that execute document validation and sample testing procedures in real time.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast June 17, 2026
2026 Black Ore AI Tax Summit – Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – June 2026
Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley provide an in-depth recap of the 2026 Black Ore AI Tax Summit held at Nasdaq Tower in New York City.
Payroll June 17, 2026
Is an Age Bias Pushing Older Americans Out of the Workforce?
Older job seekers are navigating a difficult and emotionally draining employment landscape.
Financial Reporting June 17, 2026
FTC Safeguards Rule and Client Tax Data: What Your Hosting Environment Actually Needs to Comply
The rule defines "financial institution" broadly enough to capture tax preparation firms and financial advisors directly, not just banks and lenders.
Tax News
Taxes June 17, 2026
Treasury Department Says Expect Guidance Soon on New Scholarship Tax Credit
The Treasury Department last week previewed guidance expected to be released this fall on the new federal scholarship tax credit enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Financial Reporting June 17, 2026
FTC Safeguards Rule and Client Tax Data: What Your Hosting Environment Actually Needs to Comply
The rule defines "financial institution" broadly enough to capture tax preparation firms and financial advisors directly, not just banks and lenders.
Taxes June 17, 2026
Pritzker OKs $56 Billion Illinois Budget with New Taxes on Social Media, Crypto, Digital Ads
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday gave his approval to a nearly $56 billion spending plan that factored in both a windfall from the state’s gas sales tax and a number of election-year tax breaks.
Taxes June 17, 2026
California Assembly Democrats Unite to Tax Software, Health Plans in Revenue-Raising Package
The California Assembly easily passed bills to increase taxes on software programs and health insurance premiums and extended a cap on corporate tax credits Monday.
Taxes June 17, 2026
Michigan Treasury Officials Grilled About Tax Error Affecting 27,000 Filers
The department's tax system automatically sent roughly 27,000 incorrect Notice of Adjustment letters in April that alleged filers owed taxes they already paid or had to repay refunds they received.
Taxes June 17, 2026
Here’s Why DeSantis’ Property Tax Plan Could Be Unconstitutional
The Florida Supreme Court has already shot down a five-year residency requirement for property tax benefits.
Sales Tax June 16, 2026
Yetter Consulting Services Named to Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces List
The recognition arrives as Yetter Consulting enters its 30th year of serving tax, accounting, finance, and operations professionals.
State and Local Taxes June 16, 2026
District Court Refuses to Shake Up SALT Cap
If your clients reside in a state where they would qualify for such a workaround, act sooner rather than later.
Accounting News
Accounting Standards June 17, 2026
FASB Sets Out to Improve Hedge Accounting Guidance
The Financial Accounting Standards Board released a proposed Accounting Standards Update on June 17, the purpose of which is to improve interest rate risk hedging and net investment hedging accounting guidance.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 17, 2026
Centri Ramps Up Growth Strategy By Making Its First Acquisition
Centri Business Consulting has made its very first acquisition, as the top 200 accounting firm completed a deal with Altair Associates, a Minneapolis-based property and casualty insurance and reinsurance underwriting and claim services firm, on June 12.
Technology June 17, 2026
Suralink Brings Agentic Execution to Audit Engagements with Cloud Testing Suite
Suralink has launched Cloud Testing Suite, a new set of agentic AI capabilities that execute document validation and sample testing procedures in real time.
Financial Reporting June 17, 2026
FTC Safeguards Rule and Client Tax Data: What Your Hosting Environment Actually Needs to Comply
The rule defines "financial institution" broadly enough to capture tax preparation firms and financial advisors directly, not just banks and lenders.
Technology June 17, 2026
Melio Unveils Autonomous B2B Payment Network
Melio has launched an agent-powered payment network that enables buyers to pay suppliers directly through their accounts receivable systems, without requiring suppliers to onboard to a new portal or payment network.
Taxes June 16, 2026
AICPA Submits Comments to Treasury, IRS on Accounting Method Change Procedures
The recommendations focus on adopting an “issue under consideration” standard to expand taxpayer’s ability to correct any erroneous methods of accounting while still under examination.
Technology June 16, 2026
AvidXchange Completes Workday Integration
AvidXchange provides customers with a streamlined integration that connects Workday Financial Management with AvidXchange for Workday.
Technology June 16, 2026
Gusto Rolls Out Suite of AI Agents That Help Accountants Develop and Evolve Their Practice
Gusto has launched six AI agents built for accounting professionals who want to grow their client base, deepen advisory revenue, and scale without adding headcount.
Payroll News
Payroll June 17, 2026
Is an Age Bias Pushing Older Americans Out of the Workforce?
Older job seekers are navigating a difficult and emotionally draining employment landscape.
Payroll June 17, 2026
How Parents Can Build a Healthy Money Mindset and Grow Their Finances
Family pressures can drain focus, strain relationships, and lead to avoidant decisions that deepen the anxiety.
Staffing June 16, 2026
Nearly Half of Professionals to Go Job Hunting in Next 6 Months
Gen Z workers (55%), as well as those who work in healthcare (56%) and technology (49%), are the most likely to explore new opportunities.
Payroll June 16, 2026
Column: Working Parents Deserve Time With Their Newborns
Paid parental leave is pro-family, pro-work, pro-life. Policy doesn't get much better.
Benefits June 15, 2026
Social Security Has Slashed 14% of Its Workforce Since Early 2025, Analysis Shows
According to a new analysis, Social Security has cut 8,000 jobs, or 14% of its workforce, since January 2025, and half of the job cuts have been in customer-facing roles.
Payroll June 15, 2026
California Falls Behind Texas in Fortune 500 Ranking
This year, 57 of the top U.S. companies by revenue are headquartered in Texas, including healthcare giant McKesson, compared with California's 56.
Benefits June 12, 2026
With Large Cuts to Social Security Benefits Looming, AARP Urges Congress to Act: ‘Wake Up Call’
Cutting Social Security benefits is not an option to make up the impending funding shortfall, according to senior citizens advocacy group AARP.
Benefits June 10, 2026
Social Security COLA 2027: Latest Projection at 3.8%—But Still Trails Cost of Living
According to The Senior Citizens League, the cost-of-living estimate for this month is 3.8%, which is one percentage point higher than last year’s COLA of 2.8%.
Technology News
Technology June 17, 2026
Suralink Brings Agentic Execution to Audit Engagements with Cloud Testing Suite
Suralink has launched Cloud Testing Suite, a new set of agentic AI capabilities that execute document validation and sample testing procedures in real time.
Financial Reporting June 17, 2026
FTC Safeguards Rule and Client Tax Data: What Your Hosting Environment Actually Needs to Comply
The rule defines "financial institution" broadly enough to capture tax preparation firms and financial advisors directly, not just banks and lenders.
Technology June 17, 2026
Melio Unveils Autonomous B2B Payment Network
Melio has launched an agent-powered payment network that enables buyers to pay suppliers directly through their accounts receivable systems, without requiring suppliers to onboard to a new portal or payment network.
Firm Management June 17, 2026
MYCPE ONE Launches Cybersecurity Services for Businesses and Enterprises
The service offering brings enterprise-grade cybersecurity support under one managed model.
Firm Management June 16, 2026
Hackers Are Bypassing MFA to Compromise Accounting Firm Microsoft 365 Accounts
It exploits a legitimate feature of Microsoft 365, requires no fake website, and works precisely because it uses Microsoft's own infrastructure.
Technology June 16, 2026
AvidXchange Completes Workday Integration
AvidXchange provides customers with a streamlined integration that connects Workday Financial Management with AvidXchange for Workday.
Technology June 16, 2026
Gusto Rolls Out Suite of AI Agents That Help Accountants Develop and Evolve Their Practice
Gusto has launched six AI agents built for accounting professionals who want to grow their client base, deepen advisory revenue, and scale without adding headcount.
Technology June 16, 2026
Kantata Unveils AI Superagent for Professional Services
With the release of its new agentic AI and intelligence capabilities, Kantata offers an integrated system that understands how services organizations operate, takes action across workflows, and continuously improves how work gets done, the company says.
Firm Management News
Firm Management June 17, 2026
Designing Your Ideal Accounting Firm Starts With One Question: What’s Actually Holding You Back?
Here are five steps firm owners can take to start building the accounting firm they actually want to run.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 17, 2026
Centri Ramps Up Growth Strategy By Making Its First Acquisition
Centri Business Consulting has made its very first acquisition, as the top 200 accounting firm completed a deal with Altair Associates, a Minneapolis-based property and casualty insurance and reinsurance underwriting and claim services firm, on June 12.
Firm Management June 17, 2026
MYCPE ONE Launches Cybersecurity Services for Businesses and Enterprises
The service offering brings enterprise-grade cybersecurity support under one managed model.
Staffing June 16, 2026
Nearly Half of Professionals to Go Job Hunting in Next 6 Months
Gen Z workers (55%), as well as those who work in healthcare (56%) and technology (49%), are the most likely to explore new opportunities.
Marketing June 16, 2026
5 Accounting Firm Marketing Tactics That No Longer Work
Many accounting firms are still doing marketing activities that made sense ten years ago but deliver very little value today.
Firm Management June 16, 2026
Hackers Are Bypassing MFA to Compromise Accounting Firm Microsoft 365 Accounts
It exploits a legitimate feature of Microsoft 365, requires no fake website, and works precisely because it uses Microsoft's own infrastructure.
Payroll June 16, 2026
Column: Working Parents Deserve Time With Their Newborns
Paid parental leave is pro-family, pro-work, pro-life. Policy doesn't get much better.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 16, 2026
Kernutt Stokes Merges in Fordham & Co. in Oregon
Eugene, OR-based accounting firm Kernutt Stokes is joining forces with Fordham & Co., a Hillsboro, OR-based accounting firm serving businesses and individuals throughout the Portland metro area.
Webinars
June 16, 2026
CPE Webinar: 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.
May 28, 2026
Archived Webcast: Why Post–Tax Season is the perfect time to move your firm to the cloud
As another tax season wraps up, many smaller tax prep firms are left reflecting on what slowed them down: system crashes, limited remote access, hardware issues, or constantly troubleshooting outdated on‑premise tax software. If these pain points feel familiar, then this is the right time to explore a move to a modern cloud‑based tax platform.
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?