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PCAOB May 29, 2026
PCAOB Establishes Inspections Modernization Council
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is forming a new advisory panel as the regulator looks to modernize how it inspects the work of public company audit firms.
Benefits May 29, 2026
Don’t Forget About Tax on Social Security Benefits
Seniors can lower their PI via capital losses, annuities, growth stocks, life insurance, or IRA contributions.
Auditing May 29, 2026
Center for Audit Quality CEO Leaves Post
Julie Bell Lindsay announced last month that she was stepping down as CEO of the CAQ after spending seven years in that role.
Taxes May 29, 2026
Property Tax Appeal Offers: Help Clients Look Beyond Gross Savings
No-upfront-fee appeal offers can be legitimate, but clients still need to know what is being challenged, what evidence exists, and what they would keep after fees.
CAS May 29, 2026
Why Risk-Informed Advisory Is Becoming Essential for CPA Firms
While AI automates routine reporting, a CPA's true value lies in translating financial data into strategic risk and liquidity management.
Financial Reporting May 29, 2026
Gartner Says CFOs Gain a Competitive Advantages from Strategic AI Deployment, Not AI Spending Levels
Stronger corporate performance is more closely associated with intentional AI deployment across customer, product and decision-making use cases, rather than the amount of spending.
Accounting May 29, 2026
AICPA Asks Treasury and IRS for Further Guidance on Proposed Trump Account Regulations
The AICPA urges final regulations to define the term "available," which is currently unclear when determining if lower-priority individuals can open an account.
Taxes May 29, 2026
Connecticut May Put 100% Tax on Trump ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Payouts
"If you filed a claim with Trump's slush fund and collected a check, we are going to explore every legal option available to take every penny of it back," Connecticut Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff said.
Tax News
Benefits May 29, 2026
Don’t Forget About Tax on Social Security Benefits
Seniors can lower their PI via capital losses, annuities, growth stocks, life insurance, or IRA contributions.
Taxes May 29, 2026
Property Tax Appeal Offers: Help Clients Look Beyond Gross Savings
No-upfront-fee appeal offers can be legitimate, but clients still need to know what is being challenged, what evidence exists, and what they would keep after fees.
Accounting May 29, 2026
AICPA Asks Treasury and IRS for Further Guidance on Proposed Trump Account Regulations
The AICPA urges final regulations to define the term "available," which is currently unclear when determining if lower-priority individuals can open an account.
Taxes May 29, 2026
Connecticut May Put 100% Tax on Trump ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Payouts
"If you filed a claim with Trump's slush fund and collected a check, we are going to explore every legal option available to take every penny of it back," Connecticut Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff said.
IRS May 28, 2026
IRS: Taxpayers Are Now Able to View and Submit Trump Account Elections in Their Individual Account
New features in IRS Individual Accounts now allow taxpayers to view and submit Trump Account elections, making it easier for families to invest in this tax-advantaged savings vehicle created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the tax agency said May 28.
Payroll May 28, 2026
Trump Accounts App Launches: What to Do Now to Get $1,000 for Your Child
The U.S. Treasury Department has launched the Trump Accounts app, the next step in the pilot program that will give $1,000 to some American children.
Financial Reporting May 28, 2026
Expanded Section 4960 Rules Create New Financial Planning Challenges for Nonprofits
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act expands IRC Section 4960, widening the 21% executive compensation excise tax to include all employees earning over $1 million.
Financial Reporting May 28, 2026
Crypto Information Reporting Mismatches: Fix 1099 Issues Before an Audit
Basis reporting phases in for 2026 transactions, requiring proactive reconciliation to prevent underreporting flags.
Accounting News
PCAOB May 29, 2026
PCAOB Establishes Inspections Modernization Council
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is forming a new advisory panel as the regulator looks to modernize how it inspects the work of public company audit firms.
Auditing May 29, 2026
Center for Audit Quality CEO Leaves Post
Julie Bell Lindsay announced last month that she was stepping down as CEO of the CAQ after spending seven years in that role.
Financial Reporting May 29, 2026
Gartner Says CFOs Gain a Competitive Advantages from Strategic AI Deployment, Not AI Spending Levels
Stronger corporate performance is more closely associated with intentional AI deployment across customer, product and decision-making use cases, rather than the amount of spending.
Accounting May 29, 2026
AICPA Asks Treasury and IRS for Further Guidance on Proposed Trump Account Regulations
The AICPA urges final regulations to define the term "available," which is currently unclear when determining if lower-priority individuals can open an account.
Technology May 29, 2026
Caron Bletzer Releases Atlura Practice Management System
Atlura is a practice management platform tailor-made by CPAs for CPA firm leaders challenged by growing a practice with fragmented software and delayed data, Caron Bletzer says.
Financial Reporting May 29, 2026
Gartner Says CFOs Risk Falling Behind Without a Scalable AI Strategy
CFOs must stop treating AI as a collection of tools and use cases as they develop systems that allow AI to be productive at scale.
Technology May 28, 2026
Hugo Sarrazin Takes Over as CEO of Avalara
Previously president and CEO of education technology company Udemy, Sarrazin succeeds Scott McFarlane, Avalara's original CEO, who will become an advisor to the company he co-founded in 2004.
Financial Reporting May 28, 2026
Auditoria.AI Introduces Governed Autonomy for Enterprise Office of the CFO
Auditoria believes the biggest barrier to enterprise AI deployment is no longer model capability, but governance.
Payroll News
Benefits May 29, 2026
Don’t Forget About Tax on Social Security Benefits
Seniors can lower their PI via capital losses, annuities, growth stocks, life insurance, or IRA contributions.
IRS May 28, 2026
IRS: Taxpayers Are Now Able to View and Submit Trump Account Elections in Their Individual Account
New features in IRS Individual Accounts now allow taxpayers to view and submit Trump Account elections, making it easier for families to invest in this tax-advantaged savings vehicle created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the tax agency said May 28.
Payroll May 28, 2026
Trump Accounts App Launches: What to Do Now to Get $1,000 for Your Child
The U.S. Treasury Department has launched the Trump Accounts app, the next step in the pilot program that will give $1,000 to some American children.
Economy May 28, 2026
Americans Are About to Pay Even More at the Grocery Store
A combination of factors including bad weather, tariffs and a dwindling cattle herd are already pushing up grocery prices at an above-average pace.
Payroll May 27, 2026
Job Outlook: Employers Prioritize Sales, Customer Experience and AI Skills
In a tougher economic environment, organizations are prioritizing the capabilities that drive revenue, strengthen resilience and help manage risk.
Technology May 27, 2026
Paychex Launches WISE AI Platform
Workforce Intelligence Strengthened by Expertise is an AI-powered intelligence solution that deploys autonomous AI agents which can execute tasks within customer-defined workflows, Paychex says.
Benefits May 27, 2026
Social Security Payment Change Will Impact 3.6 Million Beneficiaries
In a notice, the Social Security Administration recently indicated it was making a switch in the financial agent that administers the agency’s Direct Express cards.
Human Resources May 26, 2026
Trump Administration Pushes Federal Worker NDAs in New Crackdown on Leaks
The Office of Personnel Management proposed the standardized nondisclosure agreement form Tuesday and said agencies that use it would administer it to both new hires and current employees.
Technology News
Financial Reporting May 29, 2026
Gartner Says CFOs Gain a Competitive Advantages from Strategic AI Deployment, Not AI Spending Levels
Stronger corporate performance is more closely associated with intentional AI deployment across customer, product and decision-making use cases, rather than the amount of spending.
Technology May 29, 2026
Caron Bletzer Releases Atlura Practice Management System
Atlura is a practice management platform tailor-made by CPAs for CPA firm leaders challenged by growing a practice with fragmented software and delayed data, Caron Bletzer says.
Financial Reporting May 29, 2026
Gartner Says CFOs Risk Falling Behind Without a Scalable AI Strategy
CFOs must stop treating AI as a collection of tools and use cases as they develop systems that allow AI to be productive at scale.
Technology May 28, 2026
Hugo Sarrazin Takes Over as CEO of Avalara
Previously president and CEO of education technology company Udemy, Sarrazin succeeds Scott McFarlane, Avalara's original CEO, who will become an advisor to the company he co-founded in 2004.
Financial Reporting May 28, 2026
Auditoria.AI Introduces Governed Autonomy for Enterprise Office of the CFO
Auditoria believes the biggest barrier to enterprise AI deployment is no longer model capability, but governance.
Financial Reporting May 28, 2026
Zone & Co Partners With Nixtla For TimeGPT Forecasting And Anomaly Detection
Zone & Co has partnered with Nixtla to embed TimeGPT, a foundation model for time series data, directly into Zone’s ERP-native financial workflows
Financial Reporting May 28, 2026
Sage Intacct Expands Automation Across Finance Systems
The updates embed trusted automation directly into daily workflows—specifically targeting receivables, accounts payable, purchasing, and SaaS analytics.
Financial Reporting May 28, 2026
Gartner Says CFOs Must Stop Mistaking Finance AI Deployment for Value Creation
Many CFOs are still struggling to convert AI deployment into significant business value, according to Gartner.
Firm Management News
Firm Management May 27, 2026
Keeping People and Relationships at the Center of Your Practice: Consider AI Solutions
Technological solutions including AI tools can help bring the profession's focus back onto personal interactions. How can AI help make the modern CPA practice more human?
Accounting May 27, 2026
Survey Shows Accountants’ Concerns on Professional, Tech and Social Issues
The results underline how the work of accountants is being redefined as they play an increasingly active role in promoting social value and driving sustainability.
Firm Management May 26, 2026
Centri Lands $20 Million Credit Facility From Citizens Financial Group
Centri Business Consulting has secured a $20 million credit facility from Citizens Financial Group, which the Philadelphia-based top 200 accounting firm will use for the next phase of its strategic growth plan.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 26, 2026
Shoreline Advisors in Massachusetts Joins Platform
Rockland, MA-based BA Inc. (formerly known as Burke & Associates CPAs) has joined Platform Accounting Group as Shoreline Advisors, marking Platform's entry into the Bay State.
Advisory May 26, 2026
9 Easy Ways Firms Can Celebrate Client Loyalty and Milestones
These small, repeatable touchpoints are how strengthening client relationships turns into long-term resilience and growth.
Firm Management May 26, 2026
Why Accounting Burnout Spikes in Summertime (Even Though It’s Supposed to Slow Down)
You’re feeling it, but no one’s talking about it. CPAs are still burning out, even in the summer.
Marketing May 22, 2026
Karen Waga Named AAM’s 2026 Marketer of the Year
The chief marketing officer at New Jersey-based top 200 firm WilkinGuttenplan was presented with the Association for Accounting Marketing’s 2026 Marketer of the Year award during the group's Annual Summit event on May 19.
Staffing May 21, 2026
8 Courses That Boost Salaries and Build People Management Skills
Talent management ranks among the top ten core job skills projected for 2030, according to the World Economic Forum.
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
CPE 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
CPE Webinar: 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?