IRS May 29, 2026
IRS Increases Health Savings Account Limits for 2027
The IRS on Friday released its annual inflation-adjusted amounts for health savings accounts for calendar-year 2027, with across-the-board increases.
PCAOB May 29, 2026
PCAOB Establishes Inspections Modernization Council
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is forming a new advisory panel as the regulator looks to modernize how it inspects the work of public company audit firms.
Auditing May 29, 2026
Center for Audit Quality CEO Leaves Post
Julie Bell Lindsay announced last month that she was stepping down as CEO of the CAQ after spending seven years in that role.
Technology May 28, 2026
Hugo Sarrazin Takes Over as CEO of Avalara
Previously president and CEO of education technology company Udemy, Sarrazin succeeds Scott McFarlane, Avalara's original CEO, who will become an advisor to the company he co-founded in 2004.
IRS May 28, 2026
IRS: Taxpayers Are Now Able to View and Submit Trump Account Elections in Their Individual Account
New features in IRS Individual Accounts now allow taxpayers to view and submit Trump Account elections, making it easier for families to invest in this tax-advantaged savings vehicle created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the tax agency said May 28.
Taxes May 27, 2026
IRS is Resurrecting the Significant Issue Ruling Program
A previous IRS program that lets taxpayers request private letter rulings on “significant issues” in certain corporate transactions, rather than requiring a ruling on the entire transaction, is being revived by the tax agency.
Technology May 27, 2026
Byron Launches with AI Agents for Business Tax Preparation Workflows
The platform's AI agents are designed to eliminate manual processes across the business tax preparation workflow of CPA firms—from processing unstructured client data to generating review-ready workpapers and output.
Technology May 27, 2026
HubSync Unveils ‘Halo’ AI Operating System
HubSync Halo is an AI operating system that the company says automates and orchestrates the full tax and accounting engagement lifecycle—from engagement letter to delivery and close.
Technology May 27, 2026
Paychex Launches WISE AI Platform
Workforce Intelligence Strengthened by Expertise is an AI-powered intelligence solution that deploys autonomous AI agents which can execute tasks within customer-defined workflows, Paychex says.
Firm Management May 26, 2026
Centri Lands $20 Million Credit Facility From Citizens Financial Group
Centri Business Consulting has secured a $20 million credit facility from Citizens Financial Group, which the Philadelphia-based top 200 accounting firm will use for the next phase of its strategic growth plan.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 26, 2026
Shoreline Advisors in Massachusetts Joins Platform
Rockland, MA-based BA Inc. (formerly known as Burke & Associates CPAs) has joined Platform Accounting Group as Shoreline Advisors, marking Platform's entry into the Bay State.
Technology May 26, 2026
Deel Announces Stablecoin Salary Payouts, New Head of Crypto
The San Francisco-based payroll and HR platform has launched stablecoin salary payouts and announced the formation of a dedicated crypto division, led by new head of crypto Thierry Edde.
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CPA, CITP, CGMA
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CPA, CITP, CGMA
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Jim Boomer
CPA, CITP, CEO
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MCS, MCP
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CPA, CITP, CGMA
