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Technology November 4, 2025
SmartVault Launches Integration with Intuit ProConnect Tax
Automated workflows and centralized document management help firms save time, eliminate manual tasks, and create consistent firm-wide processes.
Payroll November 4, 2025
Patriot Software Adds Auto Payroll Feature
Auto Payroll is engineered for companies with predictable payrolls, where employees and pay amounts remain consistent each run.
Artificial Intelligence November 3, 2025
Avalara Launches Avi and a Network of Secure Compliance Agents
By combining AI precision with human judgment, Avalara's lead AI agent, Avi, and its network of agents enable enterprises to let tax and compliance work run automatically while maintaining complete control and transparency.
State CPA Societies November 3, 2025
New Jersey Society of CPAs Teams Up with Family Enterprise USA
The partnership includes invitations to attend in-person Capitol Hill and regional events. The NJCPA will also share its content, programming and events with FEUSA.
Small Business October 31, 2025
Pending Home Sales Report Shows No Change in September
Month-over-month and year-over-year pending home sales rose in the Northeast and South but declined in the Midwest and West.
State and Local Taxes October 30, 2025
Corcentric and Avalara Partner for Global e-Invoicing Compliance
Corcentric’s centralized solution—powered by Avalara—helps customers stay ahead of compliance demands, reduce complexity, and scale with confidence in a rapidly digitizing tax landscape.
Firm Management October 29, 2025
Accounting Firm Monroe Shine Celebrates 100th Anniversary
The firm, which serves southern Indiana and the Louisville, Kentucky areas, is marking its 100th anniversary with a new brand identity and website to celebrate a century of success.
Technology October 29, 2025
AI and Autonomous Agents Redefine the Office of the CFO
Generative AI has surpassed traditional AI and machine learning as the most influential technology, with 25.9% of finance professionals calling it the top trend.
Artificial Intelligence October 29, 2025
AI vs. Human: The Professions that Think Most Like ChatGPT
The professions most cognitively aligned with ChatGPT aren’t tech developers or data scientists, but rather military officers and medical specialists.
Small Business October 29, 2025
Quicken Adds Features for Self-Employed Workers
Features are designed to help self-employed workers ranging from small business owners, solopreneurs, and freelancers, to more effectively manage their professional and personal finances
Accounting October 29, 2025
AICPA Honors 16 Forensic and Valuation CPAs
The AICPA holds this annual conference to provide the profession with cutting-edge information and best practices shaping the future of the forensic and valuation services profession.
Taxes October 29, 2025
It’s PTIN Renewal Season: IRS Reminds Tax Pros of Deadline
To prepare and file taxes for other taxpayers, professionals must have a PTIN and renew it annually. The cost for the 2026 calendar year is $18.75.
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
