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Accounting September 30, 2026
I Asked the AICPA What CPA Candidates Can Say About Their Exams. Here’s What They Told Me
What can someone say to others about a CPA exam they’ve taken without violating the confidentiality agreement?
Advisory September 17, 2026 Sponsored
Taxfyle and the Digital Shift: Orchestrating Professional Expertise in the Modern Tax Profession
The platform identifies tax-saving opportunities and adjustments to reduce tax burden in the next season, collaborating with wealth management.
Accounting September 30, 2026
What Three States Had the Highest CPA Exam Pass Rates in 2025?
The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy has released a new report that analyzes CPA exam candidate success and trends across jurisdictions and institutions for 2025.
Technology September 30, 2026
Canopy Unveils External API Platform
Designed for accounting firms that want to integrate, automate, and build on Canopy across their tech stack, the new API platform securely shares core data and workflows with other internal systems.
Payroll September 30, 2026
Millions of U.S. Children Will Be Auto Enrolled in Trump Accounts, Treasury Says
More than 60 million additional children under age 18 may soon be auto enrolled in Trump Accounts, according to new guidance from the Treasury Department.
Technology September 30, 2026
AuditDashboard Links AI Agents to Live Engagement and PBC Data
AuditDashboard, a provider of client engagement management technology, launched AI Connectors, which give accounting firms the ability to connect Claude, ChatGPT, or Microsoft Copilot directly to their engagements
Payroll September 30, 2026
There’s Still Time to Cut 2025 Taxes With a SEP
The deadline for starting and contributing to a SEP is the tax return due date for that particular tax year plus extensions.
Technology September 30, 2026
MindBridge Launches New AI Capabilities for Finance and Audit
Financial decision intelligence platform MindBridge unveiled new capabilities designed to strengthen financial oversight as artificial intelligence and automation take on more work across finance and audit.
Tax News
Advisory September 17, 2026 Sponsored
Taxfyle and the Digital Shift: Orchestrating Professional Expertise in the Modern Tax Profession
The platform identifies tax-saving opportunities and adjustments to reduce tax burden in the next season, collaborating with wealth management.
Payroll September 30, 2026
Millions of U.S. Children Will Be Auto Enrolled in Trump Accounts, Treasury Says
More than 60 million additional children under age 18 may soon be auto enrolled in Trump Accounts, according to new guidance from the Treasury Department.
Payroll September 30, 2026
There’s Still Time to Cut 2025 Taxes With a SEP
The deadline for starting and contributing to a SEP is the tax return due date for that particular tax year plus extensions.
Technology September 30, 2026
Lionsgate Rolls Out Free Section 165 Calculator, Evidence Service for Crypto Scam Victims
The blockchain forensics and fraud investigation firm has launched a free Section 165 calculator and evidence service for victims of crypto scams and investment-related fraud, including wire fraud.
Taxes September 30, 2026
Poll: Support for Repealing Washington ‘Millionaires Tax’ Drops with Budget Impact
An initiative seeking to repeal the new income tax on $1 million-plus earners trails badly in a new poll when voters are shown legally required ballot language summarizing its potential impacts on the state budget.
IRS September 29, 2026
Trump Loses Bid to Halt Judge’s Sanctions in IRS Case Fight
A U.S. appeals court has refused to halt a Florida federal judge’s decision to penalize President Donald Trump and his lawyers for “bad faith” conduct in his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS while he appeals.
Taxes September 29, 2026
New York Judge Strikes Down Mamdani’s Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout, Forcing City to Start Over
A Staten Island judge on Tuesday ruled in favor of owners of high-value second homes who sued the city and ordered it to start the process over.
Taxes September 29, 2026
Don’t Blink at Medical Deductions for Cosmetic Surgery
The test is whether the surgery is being performed so you can look or feel better or if it addresses a specific medical condition.
Accounting News
Accounting September 30, 2026
I Asked the AICPA What CPA Candidates Can Say About Their Exams. Here’s What They Told Me
What can someone say to others about a CPA exam they’ve taken without violating the confidentiality agreement?
Accounting September 30, 2026
What Three States Had the Highest CPA Exam Pass Rates in 2025?
The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy has released a new report that analyzes CPA exam candidate success and trends across jurisdictions and institutions for 2025.
Technology September 30, 2026
Canopy Unveils External API Platform
Designed for accounting firms that want to integrate, automate, and build on Canopy across their tech stack, the new API platform securely shares core data and workflows with other internal systems.
Technology September 30, 2026
AuditDashboard Links AI Agents to Live Engagement and PBC Data
AuditDashboard, a provider of client engagement management technology, launched AI Connectors, which give accounting firms the ability to connect Claude, ChatGPT, or Microsoft Copilot directly to their engagements
Technology September 30, 2026
MindBridge Launches New AI Capabilities for Finance and Audit
Financial decision intelligence platform MindBridge unveiled new capabilities designed to strengthen financial oversight as artificial intelligence and automation take on more work across finance and audit.
Technology September 30, 2026
Accounting Seed Touts New ‘Reimagined Experience’ Built Around AI
Accounting Seed's AI model builds knowledge of each business’s workflows, approval paths, policies, and revenue recognition rules, then applies that knowledge when answering questions and completing work.
Technology September 30, 2026
Kantata Enables Firms to Turn Their Expertise Into Custom AI Agents
Professional services automation solutions provider Kantata has introduced Agent Studio, which enables professional services firms to turn their expertise into custom AI agents.
Technology September 30, 2026
Mercury Debuts Accounting Software for Its Digital Banking Platform
San Francisco-based fintech Mercury has launched Mercury Books, double-entry accounting software built directly into its core digital banking platform.
Payroll News
Payroll September 30, 2026
Millions of U.S. Children Will Be Auto Enrolled in Trump Accounts, Treasury Says
More than 60 million additional children under age 18 may soon be auto enrolled in Trump Accounts, according to new guidance from the Treasury Department.
Payroll September 30, 2026
There’s Still Time to Cut 2025 Taxes With a SEP
The deadline for starting and contributing to a SEP is the tax return due date for that particular tax year plus extensions.
Retirement September 30, 2026
History of Social Security COLAs
The predicted 2027 cost-of-living adjustment of 3.5% would rank 19th among the increases implemented since 1977, the first year Social Security began calculating the annual boost.
Benefits September 30, 2026
Why 2027 Social Security COLA May Not Go as Far for People with Disabilities
Social Security disability beneficiaries could see a 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, but higher Medicare premiums could offset some of the increase.
Payroll September 29, 2026
Here’s How Much You Need to Make to Afford the Typical House in the U.S. in 2026
The cost of housing continues to far outpace the earnings of average Americans according to data released by national real estate firm Redfin.
Retirement September 29, 2026
$1.2 Million in Retirement Savings? These Are the 10 States Where It Will Last the Longest
Financial website MoneyLion recently determined which states were the best for retirees who have a nest egg of $1.2 million.
Retirement September 29, 2026
California is One of the Worst States for Retirement for 2026. What is No. 1?
A recent report from retirement planning website Retirement Living evaluated states based on factors including affordability, taxes, health care access and quality of life.
Payroll September 28, 2026
What Are the Most Overused Phrases on Resumes?
Jobseekers have 7.4 seconds to make an impression with their resume, and new research from Careerminds suggests that those precious seconds are spent reading the same words repeatedly.
Technology News
Advisory September 17, 2026 Sponsored
Taxfyle and the Digital Shift: Orchestrating Professional Expertise in the Modern Tax Profession
The platform identifies tax-saving opportunities and adjustments to reduce tax burden in the next season, collaborating with wealth management.
Technology September 30, 2026
Canopy Unveils External API Platform
Designed for accounting firms that want to integrate, automate, and build on Canopy across their tech stack, the new API platform securely shares core data and workflows with other internal systems.
Technology September 30, 2026
AuditDashboard Links AI Agents to Live Engagement and PBC Data
AuditDashboard, a provider of client engagement management technology, launched AI Connectors, which give accounting firms the ability to connect Claude, ChatGPT, or Microsoft Copilot directly to their engagements
Technology September 30, 2026
MindBridge Launches New AI Capabilities for Finance and Audit
Financial decision intelligence platform MindBridge unveiled new capabilities designed to strengthen financial oversight as artificial intelligence and automation take on more work across finance and audit.
Technology September 30, 2026
Accounting Seed Touts New ‘Reimagined Experience’ Built Around AI
Accounting Seed's AI model builds knowledge of each business’s workflows, approval paths, policies, and revenue recognition rules, then applies that knowledge when answering questions and completing work.
Technology September 30, 2026
Kantata Enables Firms to Turn Their Expertise Into Custom AI Agents
Professional services automation solutions provider Kantata has introduced Agent Studio, which enables professional services firms to turn their expertise into custom AI agents.
Technology September 30, 2026
Lionsgate Rolls Out Free Section 165 Calculator, Evidence Service for Crypto Scam Victims
The blockchain forensics and fraud investigation firm has launched a free Section 165 calculator and evidence service for victims of crypto scams and investment-related fraud, including wire fraud.
Technology September 30, 2026
Mercury Debuts Accounting Software for Its Digital Banking Platform
San Francisco-based fintech Mercury has launched Mercury Books, double-entry accounting software built directly into its core digital banking platform.
Firm Management News
Advisory September 17, 2026 Sponsored
Taxfyle and the Digital Shift: Orchestrating Professional Expertise in the Modern Tax Profession
The platform identifies tax-saving opportunities and adjustments to reduce tax burden in the next season, collaborating with wealth management.
Firm Management September 29, 2026
Grant Thornton Launches Enterprise Assurance Services Practice
It addresses growing client demand for third-party assurance across emerging areas such as risk, technology, sustainability and trust.
Accounting September 29, 2026
Sorren Expands Mid-Atlantic Presence with Addition of Zinman & Company and Alta CPA Group
The additions reflect Sorren's continued focus on growing alongside firms that share its goals and commitments.
Firm Management September 29, 2026
Deloitte Sees 5.7% Increase in Global Revenue During FY 2026
The world's top accounting firm by revenue had another record-breaking year as it reached $74.5 billion, a 3.8% increase in local currency terms and 5.7% increase in U.S. dollar terms from FY 2025.
Technology September 29, 2026
When Cloud Hosting Makes More Sense
A look at where Thomson Reuters Virtual Office CS fits today and why some accounting firms are evaluating broader cloud hosting environments as their technology requirements expand.
Mergers and Acquisitions September 28, 2026
Armanino Brings Aboard HCM and WFM Firm Sability
Top 25 accounting firm Armanino has added Sability, an Atlanta-based human capital management and workforce management firm and a longtime UKG partner.
Mergers and Acquisitions September 28, 2026
Frazier & Deeter Snaps Up Machen McChesney, FocusPay Solutions in Alabama
Top 50 accounting firm Frazier & Deeter has acquired accounting and business advisory firm Machen McChesney and its sister company, FocusPay Solutions, both headquartered in Auburn, AL.
Mergers and Acquisitions September 28, 2026
BGM Adds R.L. DePanfilis & Co. in Connecticut
Bloomington, MN-based BGM, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm, is expanding in the Northeast with the addition of R.L. DePanfilis & Co., a CPA and business consulting firm based in Norwalk, CT.
Webinars
October 14, 2026
CPE Webinar: Midterms and the Tax Agenda: What 2026 Could Mean for Tax Professionals
The 2026 midterm elections could significantly influence the direction of federal tax policy and tax administration for the remainder of President Trump’s term. In this session, Taylor Rodier, Legislative Affairs Manager at Taxwell, will examine the political and policy landscape heading into the midterms, including how polling, congressional race ratings, election forecasts, and prediction markets…
October 9, 2026
CPE Webinar: 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.
September 10, 2026
Archived Webcast: Own Q4: Position, Price, and Grow Your Tax Planning Advisory Practice
Learn how to position tax planning as a service clients understand and value, package and price your offering, and clearly communicate why proactive planning matters.
September 22, 2026
Archived Webcast: Start Simple. Scale Naturally. Building a Tax Technology Strategy for Long-Term Growth
The most successful firms don't build their technology strategy around software. They build it around removing friction.