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Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Financial Reporting March 26, 2026
Compliance Officers Are Experts, Stop Wasting Them on Noise
The compliance officers making the biggest impact on their firms aren't simply the ones processing the most alerts.
Taxes March 26, 2026
What Are the Most Common Income Tax Mistakes of 2026?
To make sure you file error-free federal and state tax returns, double-check these important areas on your tax forms.
Small Business March 26, 2026
Extend Adds Support for Sage Intacct, Xero, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Extend is effectively giving banks a market-ready platform designed to bring businesses the latest spend & expense capabilities of modern fintechs.
Taxes March 26, 2026
House Ways and Means Advances Bill to Allow Tax-Free Settlements for Sexual Assault Survivors
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) on Wednesday told the committee his bill would remove the need for sexual assault victims to fight the IRS and "relive the trauma of their case."
Taxes March 26, 2026
Some States Consider Tax Holidays as Gas Prices Continue to Rise
Gas prices are climbing again across the U.S.—with little clarity on where prices are headed next—spurring proposals for state gas tax holidays in the hopes of offering drivers some relief.
Taxes March 26, 2026
Will California’s Billionaire Tax Pay Off? New Studies Sharply Disagree
Two new studies come to vastly different conclusions on the proposed 5% one-time tax on California's billionaires.
Taxes March 26, 2026
Ex-Mayor of Indiana City Appeals Probation Sentence for Obstructing the IRS
U.S. District Court District of Indiana Chief Judge Holly Brady sentenced James Snyder, the former mayor of Portage, Indiana, to three years probation and repayment to the IRS on March 10.
Tax News
Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Taxes March 26, 2026
What Are the Most Common Income Tax Mistakes of 2026?
To make sure you file error-free federal and state tax returns, double-check these important areas on your tax forms.
Taxes March 26, 2026
House Ways and Means Advances Bill to Allow Tax-Free Settlements for Sexual Assault Survivors
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) on Wednesday told the committee his bill would remove the need for sexual assault victims to fight the IRS and "relive the trauma of their case."
Taxes March 26, 2026
Some States Consider Tax Holidays as Gas Prices Continue to Rise
Gas prices are climbing again across the U.S.—with little clarity on where prices are headed next—spurring proposals for state gas tax holidays in the hopes of offering drivers some relief.
Taxes March 26, 2026
Will California’s Billionaire Tax Pay Off? New Studies Sharply Disagree
Two new studies come to vastly different conclusions on the proposed 5% one-time tax on California's billionaires.
Taxes March 26, 2026
Ex-Mayor of Indiana City Appeals Probation Sentence for Obstructing the IRS
U.S. District Court District of Indiana Chief Judge Holly Brady sentenced James Snyder, the former mayor of Portage, Indiana, to three years probation and repayment to the IRS on March 10.
Taxes March 25, 2026
IRS Inflated Direct File Costs by $45 Million in 2025
Costs to operate the now-defunct Direct File free tax preparation program last year were significantly less than the IRS estimated, according to a new report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
Taxes March 25, 2026
Feds File New Fraud Charges Against Illinois Tax Preparer
Dormeshia A. Haire, 38, of St. Charles, MO, who worked in St. Clair County in Illinois as a tax preparer, is accused of making false statements on tax return forms to defraud the federal government.
Accounting News
Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Financial Reporting March 26, 2026
Compliance Officers Are Experts, Stop Wasting Them on Noise
The compliance officers making the biggest impact on their firms aren't simply the ones processing the most alerts.
Small Business March 26, 2026
Extend Adds Support for Sage Intacct, Xero, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Extend is effectively giving banks a market-ready platform designed to bring businesses the latest spend & expense capabilities of modern fintechs.
Firm Management March 25, 2026
EisnerAmper Finalizes Continuation Vehicle Deal with TowerBrook
EisnerAmper said March 25 it has completed a continuation vehicle transaction with TowerBrook Capital Partners, the private equity firm that has provided outside capital to the top 15 accounting firm since 2021.
Financial Reporting March 25, 2026
Do Gen Z and Young Millennials Speak a Different Language When it Comes to Money?
A new U.S. study from Reach3 Insights finds that 58% of Gen Z and young millennials say financial brand language does not reflect how they actually think or talk about money.
Technology March 25, 2026
AI Skills Mentions in Accountant Job Postings Rise 67%
The largest year-over-year rise in job mentions that require artificial intelligence or machine learning capabilities is the role of accountant, according to a new report.
CAS March 25, 2026
PwC CEO Says Partners Who Resist AI ‘Have No Place at the Firm’
Paul Griggs said some tax and consulting services will change into AI-powered automated tools that clients could access “without a PwC person in the loop.”
Financial Reporting March 25, 2026
How to Measure Sophisticated AI Use at Work
The most sophisticated users don’t “prompt better” — they work better with AI.
Payroll News
Financial Reporting March 25, 2026
Do Gen Z and Young Millennials Speak a Different Language When it Comes to Money?
A new U.S. study from Reach3 Insights finds that 58% of Gen Z and young millennials say financial brand language does not reflect how they actually think or talk about money.
Technology March 25, 2026
AI Skills Mentions in Accountant Job Postings Rise 67%
The largest year-over-year rise in job mentions that require artificial intelligence or machine learning capabilities is the role of accountant, according to a new report.
Payroll March 25, 2026
Study Exposes Repeat Layoffs Across U.S. Tech Companies
From 2023–2025, 1,031 U.S.-based tech companies recorded at least one layoff event.
Payroll March 25, 2026
Opinion: AI is Hastening the Résumé’s Demise. Good Riddance
Artificial intelligence isn’t just being blamed for killing jobs; it’s exposing the fundamental flaw in one of hiring’s oldest tools: the résumé.
Benefits March 24, 2026
Social Security Recipients Get Some Bad News
Last week, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office forecasted the Social Security trust fund is set to run out a year earlier than previously estimated.
Payroll March 24, 2026
Viral ‘Chinamaxxing’ Trend Reflects What Gen Z Really Wants at Work, Expert Says
A new social media trend called “Chinamaxxing” has gone viral among Gen Z users, with workplace experts saying it could signal shifting expectations around wellbeing and work-life balance.
Payroll March 24, 2026
Why ‘Invisible Promotions’ Are Becoming the New Normal
Many employees are unknowingly taking on higher-level responsibilities without additional pay or recognition, a phenomenon experts are calling the “invisible promotion.”
Benefits March 24, 2026
Estimated 2027 Social Security Increase Likely Not Enough for Seniors, Advocates Warn
The annual cost-of-living adjustment won't be announced until fall, but early estimates indicate a small increase is expected.
Technology News
Small Business March 26, 2026
Extend Adds Support for Sage Intacct, Xero, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Extend is effectively giving banks a market-ready platform designed to bring businesses the latest spend & expense capabilities of modern fintechs.
Technology March 25, 2026
Gartner Says CFOs Need to Rethink the ROI of AI Investments
CFOs are misjudging AI investments by treating them as a single ROI problem rather than as a portfolio of very different bets
Technology March 25, 2026
AI Skills Mentions in Accountant Job Postings Rise 67%
The largest year-over-year rise in job mentions that require artificial intelligence or machine learning capabilities is the role of accountant, according to a new report.
Firm Management March 25, 2026
AI Social Media Scams Are Coming for Your Accounting Firm: Why DNS Filtering Belongs in Your Security Stack
Artificial intelligence has made it much easier—and cheaper—for criminals to impersonate firms, manufacture “urgent” requests, and trick staff into clicking malicious links.
CAS March 25, 2026
PwC CEO Says Partners Who Resist AI ‘Have No Place at the Firm’
Paul Griggs said some tax and consulting services will change into AI-powered automated tools that clients could access “without a PwC person in the loop.”
Financial Reporting March 25, 2026
How to Measure Sophisticated AI Use at Work
The most sophisticated users don’t “prompt better” — they work better with AI.
Payroll March 25, 2026
Opinion: AI is Hastening the Résumé’s Demise. Good Riddance
Artificial intelligence isn’t just being blamed for killing jobs; it’s exposing the fundamental flaw in one of hiring’s oldest tools: the résumé.
Technology March 24, 2026
Sovos Adds New Capabilities to Sovi AI
Sovos announced a major expansion of Sovi AI on March 24, introducing new capabilities for tax and regulatory guidance, intelligent automation, compliance insights, and agent interoperability.
Firm Management News
Firm Management March 25, 2026
EisnerAmper Finalizes Continuation Vehicle Deal with TowerBrook
EisnerAmper said March 25 it has completed a continuation vehicle transaction with TowerBrook Capital Partners, the private equity firm that has provided outside capital to the top 15 accounting firm since 2021.
Firm Management March 25, 2026
AI Social Media Scams Are Coming for Your Accounting Firm: Why DNS Filtering Belongs in Your Security Stack
Artificial intelligence has made it much easier—and cheaper—for criminals to impersonate firms, manufacture “urgent” requests, and trick staff into clicking malicious links.
CAS March 25, 2026
PwC CEO Says Partners Who Resist AI ‘Have No Place at the Firm’
Paul Griggs said some tax and consulting services will change into AI-powered automated tools that clients could access “without a PwC person in the loop.”
Mergers and Acquisitions March 24, 2026
Springline Advisory Brings Aboard Cg Advisory in New Jersey
Dallas-based financial and business advisory firm Springline Advisory, which provides accounting and advisory services to the middle market, has added Tinton Falls, NJ-based advisory firm Cg Advisory to its platform.
Firm Management March 23, 2026
The 90-Day Marketing Plan for CPAs
At the beginning of the year, there is often a push to improve visibility.
Staffing March 23, 2026
Bridging the Finance Talent Gap During the Great Workplace Adaption
The issue isn't the tools. It’s a fundamental disconnect between leadership’s vision and the employees tasked with executing against it.
Firm Management March 20, 2026
KPMG Elects New Global Chairman and CEO
Gary Wingrove, global chief operating officer of Big Four firm KPMG, has been elected as the next global chairman and CEO of KPMG International. He will succeed Bill Thomas, KPMG's global chairman and CEO since 2017.
Mergers and Acquisitions March 20, 2026
REDW Adds Soaring Bird Solutions in Nevada
The top 100 accounting firm has acquired Soaring Bird Solutions, a woman-owned, Native American human resources consulting agency that specializes in full support HR services, HR process outsourcing, training, and development.
Webinars
March 26, 2026
CPE Webinar: Becoming a Modern Firm: The 5 Stages of Development
What separates high-performing, future-ready accounting firms from those struggling to keep up?
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.
December 16, 2025
Archived Webcast: The Future-Ready Tax Firm: Automation, AI, and Competitive Advantage
Manual processes slow your firm—and cost time, money, and talent. Firms that embrace automation and modern technology save hours, reduce costs, and build a workplace that attracts the next generation of CPAs.