Steven Bong – 2021 20 Under 40 Top Influencer

Firm Management July 14, 2026 

Prosperity Partners has completed its first flip, as private equity group Lightyear Capital has made a majority investment in the Chicago-based tax, client accounting, and transaction support services firm, while Unity Partners maintains a minority stake.

Jason Bramwell

Small Business July 14, 2026 

The June Jobs Report of the National Federation of Independent Business shows the Small Business Employment Index remained essentially flat, registering 100.2 in June after measuring 100.3 in May.

Small Business July 14, 2026 

AI adoption among U.S. small businesses has risen to 66%, up from 55% a year ago.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

Accounting July 14, 2026 

Accounting firms are under pressure to do more with fewer people while clients increasingly expect proactive guidance instead of historical reporting.