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Accounting June 26, 2026
Intuit Connect ON: What You Need to Know About the Latest Platform Innovations
From Intuit QuickBooks core improvements to a reimagined partner program, the throughline was direct: Accountant feedback drives Intuit’s roadmap.
Firm Management July 6, 2026
Why Being a $5M-$15M Firm Is the New Sweet Spot
In a 25- to 50-person firm, partners still shape the culture, strategy, and future of the business. Their decisions matter. Their ideas move. Their impact is visible.
Accounting July 6, 2026
Communications Audits: Is a 5% Sample Still a Reasonable Program?
For most of the past two decades, reviewing a fraction of firm communications was not a compliance shortcut. It was the only realistic option available.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 6, 2026
UHY Combines with RBT CPAs
The national accounting and advisory services firm UHY has combined with RBT CPAs LLP, the largest CPA firm in New York’s Hudson Valley.
IRS July 6, 2026
IRS Failed to Meet Veteran Hiring Goal
From FY 2020 to FY 2024, only 8% of the 70,879 people hired by the IRS were veterans, falling way short of the 14% veteran hiring goal set by the Treasury Department, a new report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration says.
Staffing July 6, 2026
Professionals on the Move – July 2026 – Part 1
Professionals on the Move is a roundup of promotions, advancements, new hires and other staffing announcements.
Taxes July 6, 2026
Campaign to Repeal Washington ‘Millionaires Tax’ Submits Over 500,000 Signatures
Opponents of Washington’s new high-earners income tax submitted more than 500,000 signatures for an initiative to kill the tax Thursday, setting up an epic brawl for November over the state's tax system.
Taxes July 6, 2026
TIGTA Made 91 Surprise Visits to IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers. Here’s What Happened
Some IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers didn't provide accurate tax guidance or properly assist walk-in taxpayers during the 2025 filing season, according to a new report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
Tax News
IRS July 6, 2026
IRS Failed to Meet Veteran Hiring Goal
From FY 2020 to FY 2024, only 8% of the 70,879 people hired by the IRS were veterans, falling way short of the 14% veteran hiring goal set by the Treasury Department, a new report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration says.
Taxes July 6, 2026
Campaign to Repeal Washington ‘Millionaires Tax’ Submits Over 500,000 Signatures
Opponents of Washington’s new high-earners income tax submitted more than 500,000 signatures for an initiative to kill the tax Thursday, setting up an epic brawl for November over the state's tax system.
Taxes July 6, 2026
TIGTA Made 91 Surprise Visits to IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers. Here’s What Happened
Some IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers didn't provide accurate tax guidance or properly assist walk-in taxpayers during the 2025 filing season, according to a new report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
IRS July 6, 2026
Senate Democrat Demands Records on DOJ, IRS Settlement Planning
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) seeks copies of “all memoranda prepared by the IRS discussing defenses against” claims Trump and his sons made in their $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, according to a letter.
Taxes July 2, 2026
After Newsom Couldn’t Stop It, California Braces for Billionaire Tax Brawl
A week after Gov. Gavin Newsom failed to broker a deal to stop a proposed billionaire tax, both sides of the fight are trading blame and bracing for a high-stakes, nationally watched political brawl.
Taxes July 2, 2026
Indictment Charges Drug Addiction Treatment Center CEO with Trying to Resell Millions of Dollars Worth of ERCs
Tim Robinson, founder of Addiction Recovery Center, what was once Kentucky’s largest drug addiction treatment company, was criminally indicted last month on charges of wire fraud and money laundering.
Taxes July 2, 2026
Former Tax Preparer Ordered to Repay $1.4M in ERC Tax Fraud Case in Mississippi
Patricia Jones, 44, of Lamar, MS, who submitted fraudulent tax forms to steal more than $1.4 in pandemic relief funds, was sentenced to more than four years in federal prison this week and ordered to pay full restitution.
Taxes July 1, 2026
House Ways and Means in Early Stages of Tackling Sports Taxation
Legislation on a wide range of sports-related tax issues is under consideration.
Accounting News
Accounting June 26, 2026
Intuit Connect ON: What You Need to Know About the Latest Platform Innovations
From Intuit QuickBooks core improvements to a reimagined partner program, the throughline was direct: Accountant feedback drives Intuit’s roadmap.
Accounting July 6, 2026
Communications Audits: Is a 5% Sample Still a Reasonable Program?
For most of the past two decades, reviewing a fraction of firm communications was not a compliance shortcut. It was the only realistic option available.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 6, 2026
UHY Combines with RBT CPAs
The national accounting and advisory services firm UHY has combined with RBT CPAs LLP, the largest CPA firm in New York’s Hudson Valley.
Auditing July 6, 2026
AuditFile Launches E-Signatures, the Newest Addition to Its Agentic Audit Suite
AuditFile Launches E-Signatures, the Newest Addition to Its Agentic Audit Suite Engagement letters and rep letters now go from draft to signed, certified, and filed in the binder — without anyone leaving the platform.
Technology July 2, 2026
Wesley Rolls Out AI Bookkeeping Platform for CPA Firms
AI-powered accounting software company Wesley announced Thursday the official U.S. launch of its bookkeeping automation platform for CPA firms and accounting practices serving SMB clients.
Accounting July 2, 2026
The 2026 Accountant Technology Survey: Turning Data Revelations into a Firm of the Future
New data from 725 accounting professionals reveals a profession in transition—and a clear blueprint for firms that want to lead it.
Technology July 2, 2026
Netgain Launches Beta for New Consolidation Accounting Software
Accounting software provider Netgain has opened beta testing for its new consolidation accounting software and is recruiting a founding cohort of accounting leaders to help shape it.
Technology July 2, 2026
KNAV Launches In-House AI Platform for Its Assurance, Tax, and Advisory Teams
KNAV, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 300 firm, has launched KNAV Tara, the firm’s AI platform designed to support assurance, tax, and advisory teams.
Payroll News
IRS July 6, 2026
IRS Failed to Meet Veteran Hiring Goal
From FY 2020 to FY 2024, only 8% of the 70,879 people hired by the IRS were veterans, falling way short of the 14% veteran hiring goal set by the Treasury Department, a new report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration says.
Payroll July 2, 2026
U.S. Hiring Slows Sharply, Curbing Recent Job Market Momentum
Nonfarm payrolls increased 57,000 last month after downward revisions to the prior two months took some of the shine off recent blockbuster reports, Bureau of Labor Statistics data Thursday showed.
Payroll July 2, 2026
Credit Card Debt is Squeezing Households. Credit Counselors Say Act Now
Three counselors were asked what to do if you're struggling to pay down credit card debt. They said face it head-on with a strategy you can stick to.
Payroll July 2, 2026
Are You Loud Budgeting? How to Make Your Financial Goals Stick
Talking openly about your money choices may make it easier to hit your financial goals.
Payroll July 2, 2026
20% of Finance Organizations Will Pivot All Talent-Related Investments to Advanced Digital Capabilities by 2028, Gartner Predicts
The push to adopt more AI solutions in the finance function will disrupt the status quo in finance talent as more basic entry-level tasks are automated and the need for advanced digital skills increases.
Payroll June 30, 2026
Fetterman Says He Will Open Trump Accounts for His Kids, Urges Others to Do the Same
Sen. John Fetterman—who did not vote for the GOP-led initiative last year—said he was urging families in deeply Democratic Philadelphia to look past Trump’s name on the program.
Artificial Intelligence June 30, 2026
AI Giants May Soon Enter Your Retirement Portfolio. Should You Worry?
The expected IPOs of OpenAI and Anthropic could give retirement savers a stake in the AI boom—and expose them to trillion-dollar risk.
Payroll June 30, 2026
New York City Ranked Worst Place to Start a Career, Study Finds
A recent analysis from WalletHub ranked New York City as the worst of 182 U.S. cities to start a career in, based on 25 metrics including the availability of entry-level jobs, the average monthly starting salary, and housing affordability.
Technology News
Accounting June 26, 2026
Intuit Connect ON: What You Need to Know About the Latest Platform Innovations
From Intuit QuickBooks core improvements to a reimagined partner program, the throughline was direct: Accountant feedback drives Intuit’s roadmap.
Accounting July 6, 2026
Communications Audits: Is a 5% Sample Still a Reasonable Program?
For most of the past two decades, reviewing a fraction of firm communications was not a compliance shortcut. It was the only realistic option available.
Auditing July 6, 2026
AuditFile Launches E-Signatures, the Newest Addition to Its Agentic Audit Suite
AuditFile Launches E-Signatures, the Newest Addition to Its Agentic Audit Suite Engagement letters and rep letters now go from draft to signed, certified, and filed in the binder — without anyone leaving the platform.
Firm Management July 6, 2026
Why Accounting Firms Should Rethink Hardware Timelines as Computer Prices Climb
A global memory chip shortage is driving computer prices sharply higher, and the increase is not expected to be short-lived.
Technology July 2, 2026
Wesley Rolls Out AI Bookkeeping Platform for CPA Firms
AI-powered accounting software company Wesley announced Thursday the official U.S. launch of its bookkeeping automation platform for CPA firms and accounting practices serving SMB clients.
Accounting July 2, 2026
The 2026 Accountant Technology Survey: Turning Data Revelations into a Firm of the Future
New data from 725 accounting professionals reveals a profession in transition—and a clear blueprint for firms that want to lead it.
Technology July 2, 2026
Netgain Launches Beta for New Consolidation Accounting Software
Accounting software provider Netgain has opened beta testing for its new consolidation accounting software and is recruiting a founding cohort of accounting leaders to help shape it.
Technology July 2, 2026
KNAV Launches In-House AI Platform for Its Assurance, Tax, and Advisory Teams
KNAV, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 300 firm, has launched KNAV Tara, the firm’s AI platform designed to support assurance, tax, and advisory teams.
Firm Management News
Accounting June 26, 2026
Intuit Connect ON: What You Need to Know About the Latest Platform Innovations
From Intuit QuickBooks core improvements to a reimagined partner program, the throughline was direct: Accountant feedback drives Intuit’s roadmap.
Firm Management July 6, 2026
Why Being a $5M-$15M Firm Is the New Sweet Spot
In a 25- to 50-person firm, partners still shape the culture, strategy, and future of the business. Their decisions matter. Their ideas move. Their impact is visible.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 6, 2026
UHY Combines with RBT CPAs
The national accounting and advisory services firm UHY has combined with RBT CPAs LLP, the largest CPA firm in New York’s Hudson Valley.
Staffing July 6, 2026
Professionals on the Move – July 2026 – Part 1
Professionals on the Move is a roundup of promotions, advancements, new hires and other staffing announcements.
Firm Management July 6, 2026
Why Accounting Firms Should Rethink Hardware Timelines as Computer Prices Climb
A global memory chip shortage is driving computer prices sharply higher, and the increase is not expected to be short-lived.
Accounting July 2, 2026
The 2026 Accountant Technology Survey: Turning Data Revelations into a Firm of the Future
New data from 725 accounting professionals reveals a profession in transition—and a clear blueprint for firms that want to lead it.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 1, 2026
CLA Expands in Pacific Northwest by Adding Perkins & Co.
Portland, OR-based Perkins & Co., an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm that also has an office in Vancouver, WA, has joined CliftonLarsonAllen, effective July 1.
Technology July 1, 2026
Why CPA Firms Need One Secure Workspace for Wolters Kluwer Apps
Let’s discuss all the reasons why CPA firms must host Wolters Kluwer apps in the cloud for total data protection.
Webinars
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.
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?