Technology May 12, 2026
Deel Launches Agentic Workflow Platform Akai
Akai automates the manual, portal-based workflows that slow operations teams down without needing a developer, an API, or an IT integration project, Deel says.
Taxes May 11, 2026
AICPA Pushes IRS for Code Section 4960 Excise Tax Transition Relief
The American Institute of CPAs requests transition relief and comprehensive guidance regarding Section 4960 of the tax code, amended last year by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, that imposes an excise tax on applicable tax-exempt organizations.
Taxes May 11, 2026
IRS Plans Settlement Offers in Conservation Easement Disputes
The IRS said last week that it will soon release the terms of a limited-time settlement opportunity for eligible taxpayers involved in conservation easement disputes.
IRS May 11, 2026
IRS Seeks IRSAC Members for 2027
Interested in serving on the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council next year? If so, you have until June 5 to submit your IRSAC application to the IRS.
Taxes May 11, 2026
IRS: Applications for TCE and VITA Program Grants Now Accepted
The IRS is accepting applications for Tax Counseling for the Elderly and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance grants through the end of the month.
Taxes May 11, 2026
IRS Issues Guidance on Dyed Fuel Refund Claims
The Treasury Department and the IRS released temporary regulations and a notice of proposed rulemaking on April 30 highlighting new requirements for recovering federal excise tax paid on dyed fuel under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 11, 2026
Doeren Mayhew Acquires Parlade Schaefer Schortz CPAs in Florida
The top 50 accounting firm has bolstered its health care practice by acquiring Parlade Schaefer Schortz CPAs, a South Miami-based tax and accounting firm.
Taxes May 11, 2026
IRS Issues Proposed Regs on New 1% Excise Tax on Remittance Transfers
There's one month left to provide comments to the Treasury Department and the IRS on proposed regulations recently issued for the new 1% excise tax imposed on certain remittance transfers under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Technology May 8, 2026
Intuit Adds QuickBooks Workforce, a Human Capital Management Solution for SMBs
The solution equips businesses with an HCM solution that automates, simplifies, and syncs their workforce management, including payroll, time tracking, benefits, recruiting, hiring, performance, and compliance, on a single platform.
Technology May 8, 2026
Sage Enhances Developer Platform with New AI Tools, Commercial Options
Sage recently announced new tools and commercial options designed to make it easier for developers and partners to build, launch, and scale solutions across the Atlanta-based company's products.
Technology May 8, 2026
Grant Thornton U.S. Launches In-House Audit Transformation Platform
The top 10 accounting firm announced Thursday the launch of its audit transformation platform called "gtap"—a proprietary audit infrastructure that Grant Thornton says will redefine how it performs audits.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 8, 2026
KLR Adds Restaurant Accounting Solutions in Massachusetts
The top 100 firm has joined forces with Restaurant Accounting Solutions, a Yarmouth, MA-based provider of weekly outsourced restaurant bookkeeping, accounting, financial reporting, and payroll services to the restaurant industry.
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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
