Payroll August 10, 2026
54% of Job Seekers Expect a Difficult Search With Pay, Competition and Job Worries
Forty-one percent of U.S. job seekers say they are actively looking for a new job, with 82% focused on full-time positions.
Isaac M. O'Bannon is the managing editor and digital content manager for CPA Practice Advisor (www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com), drawing on two decades of experience covering the areas of professional accounting, taxation, business productivity and consumer technologies.
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Prior to CPA Practice Advisor, O'Bannon was a consultant at firms in San Francisco, Denver and Tulsa, serving clients that included Logitech, Polycom, Hilti, Microsoft, the Stanford Research Institute, the University of Oklahoma's College of Engineering and other technology leaders. He is a U.S. Navy groundforces veteran (never a SEAL).
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Payroll August 10, 2026
Forty-one percent of U.S. job seekers say they are actively looking for a new job, with 82% focused on full-time positions.
Firm Management August 7, 2026
While IMPACT Days serves as an annual firmwide celebration of service, it represents just one part of the firm’s broader commitment to strengthening communities.
Firm Management August 7, 2026
The Bolivian accounting firm Horady Ltda. has joined Abacus Worldwide, a progressive international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms.
Taxes August 4, 2026
Common Threats: Scammers use phishing, targeted spear phishing, cloned emails, high-level whaling, and fake new-client emails to deliver malware and steal credentials.
Economy August 4, 2026
Five percent of metro areas recorded double-digit price gains, unchanged from last quarter.
Accounting August 4, 2026
Nominations are currently being accepted for CPA Practice Advisor's 40 Under 40, 20 Under 40, and Tax & Accounting Tech Innovation Awards.
Payroll August 4, 2026
Across the 50 largest metros, the average estimated middle-class lifestyle threshold is $104,681.
AICPA August 4, 2026
The program helps early-stage technology companies accelerate growth while advancing innovation across the accounting and finance profession.
Small Business August 4, 2026
The forecast highlights how rising transportation and travel costs are increasingly driving higher industry prices, ahead of the number of trips.
Taxes August 3, 2026
Expanded global tax provision capabilities, including support for multinational reporting, non-U.S. statutory tax rates, and multi-currency reporting
Firm Management August 3, 2026
The firm will host an open house for clients, business leaders, and community members later this fall on Oct. 22.
Staffing July 31, 2026
AI has become standard in recruiting, but employers are increasingly concerned about candidate authenticity.