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Accounting April 17, 2026
Last Chance to Vote in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Each year, readers get the opportunity to show their support for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Accounting April 10, 2026
Accounting Thought Leaders and Influencers Recognized in Annual ’40 Under 40′ and ’20 Under 40′ Awards
CPA Practice Advisor’s 40 Under 40, and 20 Under 40, programs recognize exceptional professionals who are helping lead their practices and the profession into the future.
Staffing April 9, 2026
63% of Gen Z Workers Say Their Job Is Just a Stepping Stone, 71% Report Burnout
Nearly two-thirds of Gen Z workers see their current job as a stepping stone, not a long-term career.
Accounting April 8, 2026
Illinois CPA Society and Miles Masterclass Partner for AI Readiness in the Accounting Profession
Applied AI curriculum: Real-world use cases across audit, tax, advisory, and financial planning and analysis featuring live workflows.
Technology April 7, 2026
Vertex Adds AI-Powered Capabilities to Improve Enterprises’ Compliance
As regulatory demands accelerate, tax, finance, and IT teams are under pressure to move faster while maintaining accuracy, accountability, and audit readiness.
Technology April 7, 2026
Artifact AI’s New Omni Agents Improve Advisory Services by Connecting Firm Tech Workflows
Artifact AI has launched Omni, a new AI-powered orchestration platform designed to target the connective tissue sitting between tools and manual accounting workflows.
Firm Management April 6, 2026
MYCPE ONE Launches Build-Operate-Transfer Model to Help Accounting Firms Own Their Offshore Operations
A custom-branded workspace is developed to mirror the firm's domestic environment.
Risk Management April 1, 2026
Kaufman Rossin and Synack Partner to Scale AI-Powered, Continuous Penetration Testing for Regulated Companies
Kaufman Rossin clients will gain access to Synack’s full platform capabilities, including web application, host, cloud, API, and AI/LLM penetration testing, as well as attack surface management.
State CPA Societies April 1, 2026
Illinois CPA Society Announces 2026-2027 Board of Directors
This year, Mark W. Wolfgram, CPA, of Bel Brands USA Inc., steps into the role of chairperson.
Mergers and Acquisitions March 30, 2026
Arax Investment Partners Adds Omni Financial Advisory Group
Omni Financial Advisory Group is a boutique financial advisory practice headquartered in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Accounting March 30, 2026
Dext Unveils Time Spent to Give Accountants and Bookkeepers Real Visibility Into Team Productivity
The feature gives accounting and bookkeeping firms clear visibility into how their teams spend time across clients.
Income Tax March 27, 2026
IRS Income Tax Refund Schedule for 2026 – Tax Refund Date Estimator
When will you probably get your income tax refund? We can give you a good estimate based on a few factors, and no calculators.
Contributors
Amy Vetter
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Becky Livingston
Accounting & AI Marketing Consultant
Brian Tankersley
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Garrett Wagner
CPA, CITP, CEO and Founder of C3 Evolution Group
Jim Boomer
CPA, CITP, CEO
Ken Berry, JD
CPA Practice Advisor Tax Correspondent
Kristy Short, Ed.D.
Accounting Content Specialist
Mary Girsch-Bock
Contributing Writer
Randy Johnston
MCS, MCP
Roman Kepczyk
CPA, CITP, CGMA
