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Firm Management March 19, 2026
Rethinking the Finance Team: The Rise of Outsourced Accounting
The question is no longer whether outside expertise should play a role in the finance function, but how that partnership should be structured
Technology March 19, 2026
Accounting Thought Leaders Discuss Future Trends
More than 20 accounting technology leaders and consultants to the profession are meeting this week for three days at CPA Practice Advisor's annual Thought Leader Symposium.
Taxes March 18, 2026
AICPA Requests Guidance on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Credit
Currently, there is no guidance on the changes to the credit made by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
Small Business March 17, 2026
Small Businesses Embrace AI But Need Training and Support to Fully Harness It
More than three-quarters of small businesses (76%) report currently using AI, with the majority stating that results have been overwhelmingly positive.
Firm Management March 17, 2026
Platform Accounting Group Expands into Florida
Platform Accounting Group has more than doubled in size every year over the last seven years, has nearly 1,000 employees across nearly 15 states.
Economy March 16, 2026
Long-Term Care Affordability Sharply Worsening for Middle-Income Americans
Older adults in states with the least affordable long-term care can pay for about half the amount of care that older adults in states with the most affordable.
Payroll March 12, 2026
One in Four Job Seekers Have Ghosted a Potential Employer
Accepting another job offer is the most common reason candidates ghost, and negative hiring experiences often accelerate disengagement.
Staffing March 11, 2026
Are AI-Generated Applications Slowing Down Hiring?
The rapid rise in the use of AI tools by job seekers is creating new challenges for employers.
Artificial Intelligence March 11, 2026
Mid-Career Americans Emerge as AI-Power Users
4 in 10 Americans (40%) say they would never enter personal or financial information into an AI tool.
Accounting March 10, 2026
U.S., Canada, and Mexico to Share Mutual Recognition of Accounting Credentials
Professional bodies representing the accounting profession in the United States, Canada, and Mexico have signed a memorandum of understanding to extend their longstanding agreement to ease cross-border practice.
IRS March 9, 2026
IRS Extends Support Hours on Weekdays and Saturdays Through April 30
Taxpayers can check whether a nearby Taxpayer Assistance Center is offering extended hours by visiting IRS.gov to use the TAC Locator tool.
Mergers and Acquisitions March 5, 2026
Carr, Riggs & Ingram Acquires CFO Hub
CRI's portfolio companies work together to provide clients with holistic guidance across both business and personal financial needs.
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
