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Taxes November 5, 2026
Attention Tax Pros: It’s PTIN Renewal Time
Tax professionals who prepare tax returns must have a valid preparer tax identification number, which must be renewed each year. Current PTINs expire on Dec. 31, 2026.
Technology November 5, 2026
Xero Simplifies Global Payments for Faith-Based Organizations
Xero announced Thursday an expanded partnership with Chaney & Associates, a specialized accounting and financial advisory firm serving churches and faith-based nonprofits.
Small Business November 5, 2026
‘AI is Being Overlooked by Small Businesses,’ Says ‘Shark Tank’ Star Daymond John
John took the stage at the LevelUp entrepreneurship conference at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas on Thursday to speak to small business owners about how they can use artificial intelligence to help grow their businesses.
Taxes November 5, 2026
House Ways and Means Chairmanship Puts Richard Neal at Center of Social Security, Taxes, Tariffs, Retirement, IRS
Rep. Richard Neal, D-MA, fresh off reelection to a 20th term in the House, is poised to do the job for the second time after the election of a new Democratic House majority.
Taxes November 5, 2026
Why California’s Billionaire Tax Was a Harder Sell Than Expected
Since the Golden State’s powerful healthcare union proposed the new tax, supporters of Proposition 40 have faced a fierce, expensive battle against the world’s richest people.
Taxes November 5, 2026
Millionaire Tax Wins Broad Support From Chicago Voters
The non-binding millionaire tax referendum results show Chicagoans want to see tax-the-rich policies, Mayor Brandon Johnson said.
Small Business November 5, 2026
Five Collections Habits Accountants Can Help Small-Business Clients Adopt
My father's business would have been easier to run with those habits in place. Most of your clients' businesses would be too.
Financial Reporting November 5, 2026
Remote Launches Expense Cards Built into EOR
The solution brings employee spending into the infrastructure companies already use to hire and pay their global teams.
Tax News
Taxes November 5, 2026
Attention Tax Pros: It’s PTIN Renewal Time
Tax professionals who prepare tax returns must have a valid preparer tax identification number, which must be renewed each year. Current PTINs expire on Dec. 31, 2026.
Taxes November 5, 2026
House Ways and Means Chairmanship Puts Richard Neal at Center of Social Security, Taxes, Tariffs, Retirement, IRS
Rep. Richard Neal, D-MA, fresh off reelection to a 20th term in the House, is poised to do the job for the second time after the election of a new Democratic House majority.
Taxes November 5, 2026
Why California’s Billionaire Tax Was a Harder Sell Than Expected
Since the Golden State’s powerful healthcare union proposed the new tax, supporters of Proposition 40 have faced a fierce, expensive battle against the world’s richest people.
Taxes November 5, 2026
Millionaire Tax Wins Broad Support From Chicago Voters
The non-binding millionaire tax referendum results show Chicagoans want to see tax-the-rich policies, Mayor Brandon Johnson said.
Taxes November 5, 2026
Wrapping Up Tax-Favored Gifts at Year-End
This basic strategy can result in a happy holiday season for the entire family.
Taxes November 4, 2026
Appeals Court Hands Mamdani Key Win in Allowing NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax to Move Forward
A Brooklyn appeals court on Wednesday handed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani a key victory by reversing a lower court ruling that would have required the city to restart the process.
Taxes November 4, 2026
Wyoming Voters Reject Property Tax Relief After $2.1 Million Opposition Campaign
Wyoming voters rejected a proposed 50% cut to residential property taxes, turning back an initiative that drew months of debate and a $2.1 million campaign opposing the measure.
Taxes November 4, 2026
North Carolina Voters Back Property Tax Cap, Income Tax Cuts
North Carolinians voted convincingly on Tuesday to support Republican-sponsored constitutional amendments, including one that would lower the state’s individual income tax cap.
Accounting News
Technology November 5, 2026
Xero Simplifies Global Payments for Faith-Based Organizations
Xero announced Thursday an expanded partnership with Chaney & Associates, a specialized accounting and financial advisory firm serving churches and faith-based nonprofits.
Small Business November 5, 2026
‘AI is Being Overlooked by Small Businesses,’ Says ‘Shark Tank’ Star Daymond John
John took the stage at the LevelUp entrepreneurship conference at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas on Thursday to speak to small business owners about how they can use artificial intelligence to help grow their businesses.
Small Business November 5, 2026
Five Collections Habits Accountants Can Help Small-Business Clients Adopt
My father's business would have been easier to run with those habits in place. Most of your clients' businesses would be too.
Financial Reporting November 5, 2026
Remote Launches Expense Cards Built into EOR
The solution brings employee spending into the infrastructure companies already use to hire and pay their global teams.
Financial Reporting November 5, 2026
Gartner Identifies Three Steps for CFOs to Turn AI Time Savings into Business Value
Active governance is needed to redirect the additional workforce capacity towards measurable business outcomes.
Auditing November 5, 2026
AI Moves Into High-Stakes Financial Judgments, Raising the Bar for Governance
AI has moved beyond operational and analytical tasks and into the financial estimates and judgments that external auditors review.
Mergers and Acquisitions November 5, 2026
UHY Continues National Expansion with Addition of Merki & Associates
The transaction marks the tenth strategic combination UHY has made with like-minded firms this year.
Mergers and Acquisitions November 5, 2026
CDP Joins Sorren, Expanding Technology Solutions and Business Advisory Capabilities
The combination strengthens Sorren's Digital Advisory practice and expands technology and advisory resources for construction companies and other project-driven organizations.
Payroll News
Taxes November 5, 2026
House Ways and Means Chairmanship Puts Richard Neal at Center of Social Security, Taxes, Tariffs, Retirement, IRS
Rep. Richard Neal, D-MA, fresh off reelection to a 20th term in the House, is poised to do the job for the second time after the election of a new Democratic House majority.
Human Resources November 5, 2026
ADP and Campfire Partner to Expand Access to HCM Capabilities
Together, the two companies provide a unified, AI-enabled experience that can help accelerate workflows and unlock financial insights.
Payroll November 5, 2026
What is the ‘Couch Economy’ Costing You?
Delivery, streaming and online shopping make it easy to live life from your living room. Keep costs in check with a solid strategy.
Payroll November 5, 2026
Can Pretend Shopping Help You Spend Less?
Dopamine sites let you shop without spending a penny. But they might not keep you from pulling out your credit card anyway.
Payroll November 5, 2026
Money is Getting More Complicated—and We Need to Talk About It
Making sense of personal finance isn’t always easy. Conversations can help.
Economy November 2, 2026
More Than 1 in 4 Unemployed Americans Are Now Long-Term Unemployed
25.9% of unemployed Americans had been out of work for at least 27 weeks during the first seven months of 2026.
Small Business November 2, 2026
2026 Holiday Sales Forecast to Rise 4.2% to More Than $1 Trillion
By comparison, last year’s holiday sales rose 3.1% over 2024 totaling $972 billion.
Economy October 30, 2026
Half of Americans’ Spending Goes to Housing and Food, Most in 15 Years
Housing and food made up nearly half of U.S. households’ spending in 2025, the most in 15 years amid rising rents, homeowner costs and beef prices.
Technology News
Technology November 5, 2026
Xero Simplifies Global Payments for Faith-Based Organizations
Xero announced Thursday an expanded partnership with Chaney & Associates, a specialized accounting and financial advisory firm serving churches and faith-based nonprofits.
Small Business November 5, 2026
‘AI is Being Overlooked by Small Businesses,’ Says ‘Shark Tank’ Star Daymond John
John took the stage at the LevelUp entrepreneurship conference at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas on Thursday to speak to small business owners about how they can use artificial intelligence to help grow their businesses.
Financial Reporting November 5, 2026
Remote Launches Expense Cards Built into EOR
The solution brings employee spending into the infrastructure companies already use to hire and pay their global teams.
Financial Reporting November 5, 2026
Gartner Identifies Three Steps for CFOs to Turn AI Time Savings into Business Value
Active governance is needed to redirect the additional workforce capacity towards measurable business outcomes.
Human Resources November 5, 2026
ADP and Campfire Partner to Expand Access to HCM Capabilities
Together, the two companies provide a unified, AI-enabled experience that can help accelerate workflows and unlock financial insights.
Auditing November 5, 2026
AI Moves Into High-Stakes Financial Judgments, Raising the Bar for Governance
AI has moved beyond operational and analytical tasks and into the financial estimates and judgments that external auditors review.
Mergers and Acquisitions November 5, 2026
CDP Joins Sorren, Expanding Technology Solutions and Business Advisory Capabilities
The combination strengthens Sorren's Digital Advisory practice and expands technology and advisory resources for construction companies and other project-driven organizations.
Mergers and Acquisitions November 4, 2026
EisnerAmper to Bring in RSM US’s Sage Intacct Practice
EisnerAmper announced Wednesday that it will be adding the Sage Intacct consulting practice from RSM US in a deal expected to close in early 2027.
Firm Management News
Mergers and Acquisitions November 5, 2026
UHY Continues National Expansion with Addition of Merki & Associates
The transaction marks the tenth strategic combination UHY has made with like-minded firms this year.
Mergers and Acquisitions November 5, 2026
CDP Joins Sorren, Expanding Technology Solutions and Business Advisory Capabilities
The combination strengthens Sorren's Digital Advisory practice and expands technology and advisory resources for construction companies and other project-driven organizations.
Accounting Standards November 5, 2026
AICPA and University of Phoenix Collaborate to Bring Profession-Informed Content to Finance for Business Course
The AICPA course material provides profession-aligned, authoritative content that reflects current practice and concepts within finance.
Firm Management November 4, 2026
How Small CPA Firms Can Create Polished Marketing on a Budget
For small accounting firms, marketing often becomes the thing that gets squeezed between client work and deadlines.
Mergers and Acquisitions November 4, 2026
EisnerAmper to Bring in RSM US’s Sage Intacct Practice
EisnerAmper announced Wednesday that it will be adding the Sage Intacct consulting practice from RSM US in a deal expected to close in early 2027.
Mergers and Acquisitions November 4, 2026
Frazier & Deeter Acquires JamisonMoneyFarmer in Alabama
Top 50 accounting firm Frazier & Deeter has acquired JamisonMoneyFarmer, a CPA and advisory firm based in Tuscaloosa, AL, expanding its presence in the state.
Firm Management November 4, 2026
What Accounting Firms Must Fix Before 2027
Firms that plan for 2027 before the holiday season give themselves a valuable head start over competitors.
Firm Management November 4, 2026
How CPA Firm Owners Can Keep Their Practices Moving Forward
Here are some insights on growth strategies and what to consider when planning CPA firm lifecycle transitions.
Webinars
November 18, 2026
CPE / IRS CE Webinar: Amended Individual Returns: Form 1040-X, Filing Rules & Best Practices
Amending an individual tax return requires careful attention to timing, documentation, filing requirements, and taxpayer expectations. This webinar explains common reasons returns must be corrected, the key differences between amended and superseded returns, and the requirements for filing Form 1040-X.
November 4, 2026
Archived Webcast: Beyond the Chatbot: What It Actually Takes to Deploy AI Safely in Your Firm
General AI chatbots are everywhere in accounting firms today, approved or not, but they hit a wall fast: every new conversation means rebuilding context from scratch, and every upload is a judgment call about security.
October 14, 2026
Archived Webcast: Midterms and the Tax Agenda: What 2026 Could Mean for Tax Professionals
Oct 14 - In this session, hosts will examine the political and policy landscape heading into the midterms, including how polling, congressional race ratings, election forecasts, and prediction markets differ—and where each has limitations.
October 9, 2026
Archived Webcast: Digital Meets Personal – Why Your Firm Needs to Pair People With Tax Automation
Client data is one of a tax and accounting firm's most valuable—and most vulnerable—assets. As cyber threats, compliance expectations, and client demands continue to evolve, firms need secure technology that protects sensitive information without creating unnecessary friction for staff or clients.