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Small Business August 4, 2026
Global Business Travel Spending to Hit Record $1.71 Trillion in 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
Bloomberg Tax Introduces the Next Generation of Bloomberg Tax Provision
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
Forvis Mazars Relocates Charleston Office to Downtown Location
The firm will host an open house for clients, business leaders, and community members later this fall on Oct. 22.
Staffing July 31, 2026
87% of Employers Use AI to Hire — But 82% Are Wary of Candidates Doing the Same
AI has become standard in recruiting, but employers are increasingly concerned about candidate authenticity.
Small Business July 30, 2026
Foreign Buyers Purchased $45.3 Billion Worth of U.S. Homes from April 2025 to March 2026
This is a 19.1% decrease in the dollar value of homes purchased and a 14% decrease in the number of properties.
Small Business July 30, 2026
Retail Theft Evolves as Shoplifting Declines but Fraud Schemes Evolve
Retailers experienced a 12.4% decrease in shoplifting and an 8.1% drop in merchandise theft in 2025 compared with 2024, but ...
Taxes July 30, 2026
AICPA Supports Taxpayer Assistance Legislation
The TAS Act addresses several important tax provisions that the AICPA has long-advocated for.
Financial Reporting July 29, 2026
U.S. Middle Market Sees Double-Digit Growth as AI Fuels Shift Toward Productivity
Nine out of ten middle market companies now report using AI, with many describing their capabilities as established or advanced.
Auditing July 29, 2026
74% of Enterprises Say They Are Audit-Ready for AI, Only 27% Actually Are
Many organizations have built the foundations needed for AI governance but are still struggling to operationalize policies.
Artificial Intelligence July 28, 2026
Finance Leaders Are Ready to Increase AI, But Most Aren’t Ready to Control It
67% of finance teams already run AI in accounts payable, but only 39% have built the operating model to execute at scale, according to a new report.
Financial Reporting July 22, 2026
45% of CFOs Say Their AI Investments Lean Toward Productivity
Just 20% of finance AI projects lean towards decision quality, while 45% of AI investments in finance lean towards productivity.
Accounting July 22, 2026
Illinois CPA Society to Host Accounting and Finance Summit Aug. 26-27
The ICPAS Summit will take place Aug. 26-27, 2026, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill.
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
