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Payroll February 17, 2026
Workers Only Have 2-3 Hours of ‘Focus Time’ Per Day, Says New Study
The data defined "focus time" as uninterrupted work periods without meetings, messages, or tool switching.
February 17, 2026
Cherry Bekaert Acquires California Accounting Firm Richardson Kontogouris Emerson LLP
As part of the transaction, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC will acquire all of the assets related to RKE’s business advisory, tax and other nonattest services, while Cherry Bekaert LLP will acquire RKE’s attest assets.
Artificial Intelligence February 15, 2026
Knowledge Foundations Fuel AI Use, Growth, and Client Trust, New iManage Study Finds
Higher levels of knowledge work maturity consistently correlate with stronger business outcomes - regardless of industry or geography.
Technology February 11, 2026
NetSuite Announces AI Innovations to Help Businesses Increase Efficiency
The new AI-powered innovations will enable customers to take advantage of unified workflows across finance, operations, and customer service to automate and accelerate transactions, reconciliations, reporting, and pricing decisions.
Artificial Intelligence February 10, 2026
CFOs to Prioritize Growth Functions, Technology and AI in 2026
Nearly 60% of CFOs plan to increase finance function AI investments by 10% or more in 2026, while another 24% expect gains of 4% to 9%.
Firm Management February 9, 2026
Study: AI-Powered Cyber Attacks Hit 88% of Legacy Email Security Systems
A new study shows that 88% of organizations experienced at least one security incident that undermined trust in digital communications over the past 12 months.
Technology February 9, 2026
Tellen to Acquire Grant Thornton’s Audit Quality Solution to Open Global AI Adoption by Firms
The solution is used by more than 20 Grant Thornton firms, as well as numerous other audit firms across a range of audit environments.
Technology February 8, 2026
Thomson Reuters Adds ‘Audit’ to Professional Product Name
The brand is now called Thomson Reuters Tax, Audit & Accounting. The rebranding is a commitment to the audit profession navigating unprecedented change, the company says.
Taxes February 5, 2026
When to Expect 2026 IRS Income Tax Refunds – Estimated Date Chart for Tax Refunds
When will I get my refund? Everybody wants to know. We can give you a good estimate, with an easy chart and no numbers to enter.
Sales Tax February 3, 2026
Sales Tax Rates Changed at Record Pace in 2025
A new report by Vertex, a provider of indirect tax solutions, shows that 2025 was one of the most active and complex years in more than a decade.
Auditing February 3, 2026
Brown Plus Ranked One the Top Audit Firms for 2025 for Property and Casualty Insurers
Brown Plus has been ranked the 21st largest audit firm in the U.S. in 2025, based upon the loss reserves of the P&C insurance clients served.
Staffing February 3, 2026
Surveys Show Workers Are Ready for AI Agents, But Organizations Aren’t
The research highlights a trend it calls “AI limbo,” where rapid AI adoption is outpacing the training, governance, and communication needed for employees to use AI effectively and responsibly.
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
