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Economy August 4, 2026
How Much Have Home Prices Changed? Most Metro Areas Are Up
Five percent of metro areas recorded double-digit price gains, unchanged from last quarter.
Accounting August 4, 2026
Nominations Open for Innovation Awards and 40 Under 40 Awards
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
Report Finds Middle-Class Stability Out of Reach in Every Major U.S. Metro
Across the 50 largest metros, the average estimated middle-class lifestyle threshold is $104,681.
AICPA August 4, 2026
AICPA and CPA.com Open Applications for 2027 Startup Accelerator
The program helps early-stage technology companies accelerate growth while advancing innovation across the accounting and finance profession.
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.
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
