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Accounting April 29, 2026
Smaller Rooms, Bigger Impacts — Small Conferences and Retreats Help Build the Profession
Professionals are starting to reconsider the mega accounting conferences and move toward smaller conferences, niche retreats, and multi-city roadshows.
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 May 2, 2026
If You Have a Flight Booked on Spirit Airlines … No You Don’t – Spirit Shuts Down Operations
Jet Blue, another discount carrier that had a deal to merge with the financially troubled Spirit, offered to assist passengers affected by the shutdown.
Taxes May 1, 2026
Tax Season Survival Index Measures the Human Cost of Tax Season on Professionals
The TSSI measures the cost to sleep, to health, to relationships, and to the professionals who run the engine of public accounting.
Technology May 1, 2026
Canopy Launches Canopy Coworker
Accounting firm practice management platform Canopy has released Canopy Coworker, an AI execution layer designed to transition practices into autonomous firms.
Technology May 1, 2026
Ramp Rolls Out AI Agents for Procurement
Ramp says the launch marks a significant expansion of its procurement solution, as the New York City-based company continues to extend from managing spend to running the entire purchasing process—from source to payment.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 1, 2026
Sikich Buys Consulting Firm Jefferson Wells U.S. From ManpowerGroup in $100 Million Deal
The top 25 accounting firm has acquired Milwaukee-based consultancy Jefferson Wells U.S. from global workforce solutions company ManpowerGroup in a deal valued at $100 million.
Economy May 1, 2026
Gas Prices in Great Lakes Region Jump by 84 Cents Per Gallon in One Day
Gas prices started Wednesday under $4 a gallon and then jumped twice, Gas Buddy Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan said. It was a "double spike day."
Tax News
Accounting April 29, 2026
Smaller Rooms, Bigger Impacts — Small Conferences and Retreats Help Build the Profession
Professionals are starting to reconsider the mega accounting conferences and move toward smaller conferences, niche retreats, and multi-city roadshows.
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 May 1, 2026
Tax Season Survival Index Measures the Human Cost of Tax Season on Professionals
The TSSI measures the cost to sleep, to health, to relationships, and to the professionals who run the engine of public accounting.
Taxes May 1, 2026
Millionaire Taxes Gain Steam as States Face Budget Crunches
Lawmakers in at least a dozen states have proposed hiking taxes on the wealthy.
Benefits May 1, 2026
Taxes on Social Security Benefits Vary Depending on Many Factors
Tahlequah, OH-based CPA Anthony Hughes said many taxpayers do not understand how taxes and Social Security benefits work, and it keeps coming up when they file their returns.
Taxes April 30, 2026
Customers Are Taking Ikea to Federal Court to Demand Refunds for Tariff Price Hikes
Two customers filed a proposed class-action lawsuit in Philadelphia against Ikea, asking a judge to order the Swedish company to refund customers for price increases that were in response to tariffs.
Taxes April 30, 2026
NYC Comptroller: Pied-à-Terre Tax Could Fall Far Short of $500 Million Goal
Comptroller Mark Levine says the tax, which would place a surcharge on second homes valued at $5 million or more, could yield between $340 million and $380 million, much lower than the $500 million goal set by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Taxes April 30, 2026
Illinois Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud, Filing False Returns
Dormeshia A. Haire, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of making false statements on a tax return, one count of wire fraud and three counts of aiding and abetting the filing of false and fraudulent returns.
Accounting News
Accounting April 29, 2026
Smaller Rooms, Bigger Impacts — Small Conferences and Retreats Help Build the Profession
Professionals are starting to reconsider the mega accounting conferences and move toward smaller conferences, niche retreats, and multi-city roadshows.
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 May 2, 2026
If You Have a Flight Booked on Spirit Airlines … No You Don’t – Spirit Shuts Down Operations
Jet Blue, another discount carrier that had a deal to merge with the financially troubled Spirit, offered to assist passengers affected by the shutdown.
Technology May 1, 2026
Canopy Launches Canopy Coworker
Accounting firm practice management platform Canopy has released Canopy Coworker, an AI execution layer designed to transition practices into autonomous firms.
Technology May 1, 2026
Ramp Rolls Out AI Agents for Procurement
Ramp says the launch marks a significant expansion of its procurement solution, as the New York City-based company continues to extend from managing spend to running the entire purchasing process—from source to payment.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 1, 2026
Sikich Buys Consulting Firm Jefferson Wells U.S. From ManpowerGroup in $100 Million Deal
The top 25 accounting firm has acquired Milwaukee-based consultancy Jefferson Wells U.S. from global workforce solutions company ManpowerGroup in a deal valued at $100 million.
Advisory May 1, 2026
The Dark Season: Why Q2 ‘Rest’ is Your Firm’s Biggest Growth Barrier
The second quarter is the quarter your firm was built to grow in. Every year you treat it as a recovery period after tax season is a year you gave away the growth on purpose.
Accounting April 30, 2026
3 Things Accounting Firms Must Fix to Stop Losing Clients
Firms that retain clients all share a few simple habits, and the firms that lose clients tend to make the same preventable mistakes.
Payroll News
Small Business May 2, 2026
If You Have a Flight Booked on Spirit Airlines … No You Don’t – Spirit Shuts Down Operations
Jet Blue, another discount carrier that had a deal to merge with the financially troubled Spirit, offered to assist passengers affected by the shutdown.
Economy May 1, 2026
Gas Prices in Great Lakes Region Jump by 84 Cents Per Gallon in One Day
Gas prices started Wednesday under $4 a gallon and then jumped twice, Gas Buddy Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan said. It was a "double spike day."
Benefits May 1, 2026
Taxes on Social Security Benefits Vary Depending on Many Factors
Tahlequah, OH-based CPA Anthony Hughes said many taxpayers do not understand how taxes and Social Security benefits work, and it keeps coming up when they file their returns.
Payroll May 1, 2026
U.S. Jobless Claims Sink to 189,000, Lowest Since 1969
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits plunged to the lowest level in decades, a sign that job-cut announcements have not yet meaningfully translated into layoffs.
Benefits April 30, 2026
New Social Security Proposal in Congress Would Do Away with Major Benefits Cut
Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act, which would do away with the retirement earnings test that reduces benefits for Social Security beneficiaries who claim early retirement.
Payroll April 30, 2026
Ghost Jobs Still Haunting 67% of Job Seekers, Report Finds
A new Resume Genius survey of 1,000 active U.S. job seekers examines hiring frustrations, resume behavior, and AI concerns.
Payroll April 30, 2026
Why Unplugging Still Feels Risky at Work—Even in Boundary-Aware Cultures
"When availability is quietly treated as commitment, unplugging may start to feel like you’re missing out,” leadership expert Fineas Tatar says.
Taxes April 29, 2026
California Considers Tax on Retirement Accounts
The effort, though, may have an impact on a dueling campaign to tax California's billionaires to offset federal healthcare cuts.
Technology News
Technology May 1, 2026
Canopy Launches Canopy Coworker
Accounting firm practice management platform Canopy has released Canopy Coworker, an AI execution layer designed to transition practices into autonomous firms.
Technology May 1, 2026
Ramp Rolls Out AI Agents for Procurement
Ramp says the launch marks a significant expansion of its procurement solution, as the New York City-based company continues to extend from managing spend to running the entire purchasing process—from source to payment.
Technology April 30, 2026 Sponsored
5 Tech Trends to Watch in 2026
Technology is rapidly reshaping the accounting and tax profession. AI, automation, unified tech stacks, and cloud-based platforms are moving from emerging ideas to everyday tools, changing how firms operate, collaborate, and serve clients.
Advisory April 30, 2026
TaxPlanIQ Reveals Plans for Tax Advisory Summit 2026
TaxPlanIQ, a tax planning software platform built for advisory-focused accounting firms, has announced its 2026 Tax Advisory Summit: Building the Firm of the Future with Higher Fees & Less Stress.
Technology April 29, 2026
Sage Expands Partnership with AWS to Accelerate SMB Cloud Migration and AI Adoption
The collaboration brings together Sage’s AI-powered financial technology with Amazon Web Services' cloud infrastructure and AI services to help small and midsized businesses modernize faster and embed agentic AI across their workflows.
Technology April 29, 2026
Intuit Financial Intelligence Apps Now Available in Claude
Users will be able to access and use QuickBooks, Mailchimp, TurboTax, and Credit Karma apps directly within the Claude chat experience, Intuit said.
Technology April 29, 2026
AICPA and CIMA Unveil AI Accelerator Skills Program
The AI Accelerator Skills Program is a three-tiered training initiative designed to prepare accounting and finance professionals to navigate and lead in an artificial intelligence-enabled world.
Technology April 29, 2026
RightRev Announces New Stripe Connector for Automated Revenue Recognition
RightRev has launched its pre‑built connector for financial services platform Stripe, which gives companies a direct, automated path from Stripe billing into ASC 606- and IFRS 15-compliant revenue recognition.
Firm Management News
Taxes May 1, 2026
Tax Season Survival Index Measures the Human Cost of Tax Season on Professionals
The TSSI measures the cost to sleep, to health, to relationships, and to the professionals who run the engine of public accounting.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 1, 2026
Sikich Buys Consulting Firm Jefferson Wells U.S. From ManpowerGroup in $100 Million Deal
The top 25 accounting firm has acquired Milwaukee-based consultancy Jefferson Wells U.S. from global workforce solutions company ManpowerGroup in a deal valued at $100 million.
Advisory May 1, 2026
The Dark Season: Why Q2 ‘Rest’ is Your Firm’s Biggest Growth Barrier
The second quarter is the quarter your firm was built to grow in. Every year you treat it as a recovery period after tax season is a year you gave away the growth on purpose.
Accounting April 30, 2026
3 Things Accounting Firms Must Fix to Stop Losing Clients
Firms that retain clients all share a few simple habits, and the firms that lose clients tend to make the same preventable mistakes.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 30, 2026
Wipfli Adds Risk Management Firm CompliancePoint
CompliancePoint, a provider of risk management services focused on information security, data privacy, and regulatory compliance, will join Wipfli in a transaction expected to close on May 1, the top 25 accounting firm said on Thursday.
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.
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.