Small Business June 29, 2026
Xero Introduces Industry Benchmarking Intelligence for Small Businesses
Industry Benchmarks unlocks actionable intelligence to help businesses evaluate where they stand in relation to peers.
Payroll June 29, 2026
AICPA Urges Families to Learn the Basics of ‘Trump Accounts’ Before Contributing
The funds in a Trump Account are generally intended for a child’s future goals such as higher education, buying a first home or starting a business and do not allow withdrawals before age 18 in most cases.
Small Business June 29, 2026
U.S. Commercial Insurance Rates Increased 2.5% in Q1 2026
Carriers reported an aggregate price increase of 2.5% in Q1 2026, down from 5.3% in Q1 2025.
Small Business June 26, 2026
Study: Nearly Three-Quarters of Retailers Face Hidden Tax Compliance Costs After Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Nearly half (48%) of retailers say they still need additional safeguards to protect against unexpected cross-border costs.
Accounting June 25, 2026
Report Suggests 40% of Workers Have Used AI to Make Fake Expense Receipts
The report found that employees are using AI tools to commit expense fraud, and they’re using AI tools paid for by their employer to do so.
Taxes June 25, 2026
4 Steps to Get Ahead of Higher Taxes
Most taxpayers do not proactively plan ahead on taxes for the next year. Having a CPA assist before the end of the year can result in a strategy to mitigate tax burden.
Accounting June 25, 2026
Sage Enhances AI Functions in Sage X3 to Help Manufacturers and Distributors
The enhancements bring AI-powered insight, cloud innovation and advanced manufacturing intelligence into the workflows businesses use every day.
Payroll June 24, 2026
The Job Hopping Payoff is Over: 56% Say Changing Jobs is Financially Riskier Today
Workers are increasingly prioritizing predictability over mobility as inflation, rising living costs, and economic uncertainty reshape career decisions.
Technology June 23, 2026
Taxfyle Launches Plan, an AI-Native Tax Strategy Platform Built to Streamline RIA Tax Planning Workflow
Plan transforms tax planning from a manual, time-intensive process into an AI-driven workflow.
Staffing June 23, 2026
AICPA Survey Cites Change Management for Technology and AI as Top Long-Term Issue Facing Accounting Firms
Managing change due to technology and AI came in No. 1. Staff retention came in at No. 3.
Firm Management June 23, 2026
Blue J and CPA.com Survey Finds AI Adoption Among Tax Firms Has Nearly Doubled in One Year
Accountants are no longer experimenting with AI — they’re increasingly relying on it as a core part of their workflows.
State CPA Societies June 22, 2026
Illinois CPA Society Honors Scott D. Steffens With Lifetime Achievement Award
This award is the highest honor bestowed on an ICPAS member who has demonstrated distinguished service.
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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
