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Payroll May 27, 2026
Job Outlook: Employers Prioritize Sales, Customer Experience and AI Skills
In a tougher economic environment, organizations are prioritizing the capabilities that drive revenue, strengthen resilience and help manage risk.
Accounting May 27, 2026
Survey Shows Accountants’ Concerns on Professional, Tech and Social Issues
The results underline how the work of accountants is being redefined as they play an increasingly active role in promoting social value and driving sustainability.
Payroll May 22, 2026
Businesses Say They Want to Hire, But Are Having Trouble Finding Qualified Talent
Many small business leaders are optimistic about the year ahead, even as hiring grows more complex amid widening skills gaps and evolving technology.
Small Business May 22, 2026
Sales Grew in April Despite High Gas Prices and Sustained Inflation
Total sales were up 6.07% year over year during the first four months of the year, and core sales were up 5.99%.
Technology May 21, 2026
Nominations Open for 2026 Tax & Accounting Innovation Awards
The awards honor new technologies that help accounting firms and their small business clients operate more efficiently and profitably through improved workflow, increased accessibility, or enhanced collaboration.
Technology May 21, 2026
EY and Microsoft Form $1 Billion Global Initiative to Accelerate Enterprise AI
The initiative is underpinned by EY as "Client Zero," using the organization’s own teams to validate ways of working with Microsoft technologies.
Payroll May 21, 2026
Report Identifies the 15 Best Jobs for Older Workers in 2026
These 10 career roles were selected for their competitive wages, positive job growth projections, low physical demand ratings, and realistic accessibility.
Taxes May 21, 2026
AICPA Urges Taxpayer Relief in Use of IPIC Method for Last-In, First-Out Inventory
The letter cites recent changes made by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) to the PPI detailed report.
Firm Management May 20, 2026
Golf On! Forvis Mazars Named a Global Partner of 2026 PGA Presidents Cup
Brandt Snedeker and the United States Team will compete against Geoff Ogilvy’s International Team at Medinah’s Course No. 3.
Staffing May 11, 2026
73% of Employers Say They Use AI in Hiring Decisions
As AI roles expand, many employers acknowledge that these systems are not always making the right decisions.
Technology May 11, 2026
2026 Readers’ Choice Awards Spotlight the Best Accounting, Tax & Small Business Tech
The Readers' Choice Awards give readers the chance to spotlight the technologies they most respect and trust to provide client services, manage their firms, and help their clients run their businesses.
Staffing May 8, 2026
43% of Gen Z Job Seekers Admit to Lying in Job Interviews
The survey results showed that Gen Z is nearly 2.5x more likely than Baby Boomers to lie during the application process.
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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
