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IRS June 1, 2026
IRS Introduces Look-Back Interest Calculator for Long-Term Contracts
The IRS has unveiled a new Excel-based calculator to help businesses working on large, multi-year construction or manufacturing projects calculate the interest related to those contracts.
State CPA Societies June 1, 2026
New England Society of CPAs Forms After Merger of 5 State Societies
The state CPA societies of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont have approved a merger to form the New England Society of CPAs, effective July 1.
Technology June 1, 2026
TaxPlanIQ Announces Latest Tax Planning Advisor Certification Cohort
TaxPlanIQ, a tax planning and advisory platform serving accounting firms across the U.S., said enrollment is open for the third quarterly cohort of its Certified Concierge TaxPlanIQ Advisor program.
Accounting June 1, 2026
Why Review Delays Are Becoming a Bigger Problem for CPA Firms
Inside many CPA firms, operational slowdowns rarely begin with transactional work itself. The friction usually starts during review.
Small Business June 1, 2026
CEO Confidence Trends Downward in Q1 2026 as Geopolitical Uncertainty Returns
Just over half (51%) of CEOs plan to increase headcount in the year ahead, down from 57% in Q4 2025.
Staffing June 1, 2026
Professionals on the Move – June 2026
Professionals on the Move is a periodic collection of recent promotions, staffing changes, awards, and other personnel announcements from around the accounting profession.
Firm Management June 1, 2026
Why Accounting Firms Should Stop Marketing All Their Services (And What to Do Instead)
Pick the one service that does two things: delivers undeniable value to the client and positions your firm to offer more over time.
Staffing June 1, 2026
90% of Gen Z Workers Face Consequences Over Social Media Activity
67% have felt pressure from managers to connect online, and 25% have felt the same from coworkers.
Tax News
IRS June 1, 2026
IRS Introduces Look-Back Interest Calculator for Long-Term Contracts
The IRS has unveiled a new Excel-based calculator to help businesses working on large, multi-year construction or manufacturing projects calculate the interest related to those contracts.
IRS June 1, 2026
Trump Ordered to Address ‘Grievous’ Fraud Claims in IRS Case
A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump to respond to “grievous allegations” that his deal with the government to create a $1.8 billion fund to resolve his lawsuit against the IRS was the result of a “fraud” on the court.
Small Business June 1, 2026
U.S. to Appeal Judge’s Order for Broad Refund of Trump Tariffs
The Trump administration said it will appeal a judge’s authority to order across-the-board refunds of all tariffs ruled illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Taxes June 1, 2026
Florida Cities Brace for Property Tax Blow
Orange County cities and towns like Belle Isle, Winter Garden, Oakland and Ocoee would stand to lose between 25% and 33% of their total property tax collections if Gov. Ron DeSantis' property tax plan is realized.
IRS May 29, 2026
IRS Increases Health Savings Account Limits for 2027
The IRS on Friday released its annual inflation-adjusted amounts for health savings accounts for calendar-year 2027, with across-the-board increases.
IRS May 29, 2026
Judge Temporarily Halts DOJ ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
The Justice Department announced the creation of the fund as part of settling a $10 billion lawsuit President Donald Trump brought against his own government, alleging violations of federal law for releases of his tax return information in his first term.
Taxes May 29, 2026
Tax the Rich, DeSantis Suggests to Florida Counties Worried About His Property Tax Plan
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis doubled down on his plan to phase out property taxes on homeowners’ primary residences, saying local governments should turn to uber-wealthy landowners to shore up their budgets from the lost revenue.
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.
Accounting News
State CPA Societies June 1, 2026
New England Society of CPAs Forms After Merger of 5 State Societies
The state CPA societies of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont have approved a merger to form the New England Society of CPAs, effective July 1.
Accounting June 1, 2026
Why Review Delays Are Becoming a Bigger Problem for CPA Firms
Inside many CPA firms, operational slowdowns rarely begin with transactional work itself. The friction usually starts during review.
Small Business June 1, 2026
CEO Confidence Trends Downward in Q1 2026 as Geopolitical Uncertainty Returns
Just over half (51%) of CEOs plan to increase headcount in the year ahead, down from 57% in Q4 2025.
Accounting June 1, 2026
AICPA Seeks Feedback on Proposed Strategic Plans for Professional Ethics Division and Peer Review Board
The two bodies play key roles in protecting audit quality and promoting professional integrity and adherence to standards.
State CPA Societies June 1, 2026
New Jersey Society of CPAs Names Christopher M. Lovasz, CPA, as President
Lovasz has more than 30 years at Deloitte, with 24 years performing audit and attest work, spanning numerous industries, including technology, retail, construction and nonprofit.
Small Business June 1, 2026
U.S. to Appeal Judge’s Order for Broad Refund of Trump Tariffs
The Trump administration said it will appeal a judge’s authority to order across-the-board refunds of all tariffs ruled illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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.
Payroll News
Small Business June 1, 2026
CEO Confidence Trends Downward in Q1 2026 as Geopolitical Uncertainty Returns
Just over half (51%) of CEOs plan to increase headcount in the year ahead, down from 57% in Q4 2025.
Staffing June 1, 2026
90% of Gen Z Workers Face Consequences Over Social Media Activity
67% have felt pressure from managers to connect online, and 25% have felt the same from coworkers.
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.
Technology News
Technology June 1, 2026
TaxPlanIQ Announces Latest Tax Planning Advisor Certification Cohort
TaxPlanIQ, a tax planning and advisory platform serving accounting firms across the U.S., said enrollment is open for the third quarterly cohort of its Certified Concierge TaxPlanIQ Advisor program.
Financial Reporting May 29, 2026
Gartner Says CFOs Gain a Competitive Advantage 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.
Firm Management News
Staffing June 1, 2026
Professionals on the Move – June 2026
Professionals on the Move is a periodic collection of recent promotions, staffing changes, awards, and other personnel announcements from around the accounting profession.
Firm Management June 1, 2026
Why Accounting Firms Should Stop Marketing All Their Services (And What to Do Instead)
Pick the one service that does two things: delivers undeniable value to the client and positions your firm to offer more over time.
Staffing June 1, 2026
90% of Gen Z Workers Face Consequences Over Social Media Activity
67% have felt pressure from managers to connect online, and 25% have felt the same from coworkers.
Firm Management June 1, 2026
Cherry Bekaert Acquires Calvetti Ferguson, Expanding Texas and Nashville Presence
The acquisition significantly expands Cherry Bekaert's presence in Texas and strengthens its Nashville market, reinforcing continued investment across both regions.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 1, 2026
Ryan Acquires Svalner Atlas Advisors in Sweden
Plano, TX-based tax services and software firm Ryan has expanded its presence in Europe by acquiring Svalner Atlas Advisors, a tax and transaction advisory firm headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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.
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
Archived Webcast: 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?