Technology April 29, 2026
Rippling Rolls Out Automated Compliance Tool for SOC 2 Audits
Workforce management system Rippling has launched an automated compliance tool that the San Francisco-based company says dramatically simplifies SOC 2 audits.
Accounting April 29, 2026
BillingPlatform Launches RevVenue, a Hub for Revenue Accounting Insights
BillingPlatform has launched RevVenue, an expert-led online resource hub that addresses mounting ASC 606 challenges as usage-based, AI-driven monetization models change how companies capture and recognize revenue.
Taxes April 28, 2026
Form 990 Revisions Aimed at Cracking Down on Fraud by Tax-Exempt Groups, Treasury and IRS Say
The Treasury Department said on April 23 that the IRS is planning revisions to Form 990 intended to discover misconduct at tax-exempt organizations and hold fraudsters accountable.
Taxes April 27, 2026
IRS Introduces Process for Taxpayers to Request More Time Following a Rejected ERC Claim
The IRS has announced a new process to help taxpayers who are disputing their disallowed Employee Retention Credit claims to request more time before their rights to a refund or to seek judicial review are gone.
Accounting Standards April 23, 2026
FASB OKs New Guidance on Paid-in-Kind Dividends
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an Accounting Standards Update on Thursday that explains how an issuer should initially measure paid-in-kind dividends on equity-classified preferred stock.
Technology April 23, 2026
KPMG Introduces Month-End Close AI Assistant
Powered by Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise and integrated with the Workday platform, the Financial Close Companion automates repetitive, routine accounting tasks; interprets financial data; identifies discrepancies; and helps mitigate potential issues, KPMG says.
Technology April 23, 2026
Diligent Debuts AI Board Member, Agentic GRC Workforce at Elevate 2026
Governance, risk, and compliance SaaS solutions provider Diligent has unveiled AI Board Member, a secure AI assistant for directors, and a coordinated network of agents embedded across the Diligent One Platform.
Technology April 22, 2026
Xero Introduces AI-Native Operating System for Accountants and Small Businesses
Global small business platform Xero has unveiled Xero OS, an AI-native operating system that the company says is designed to power the next era of autonomous finance.
Technology April 22, 2026
Digits’ New MCP Server Connects Real-Time Financial Data with the AI Tools Accounting Firms Use
Digits has launched the Digits MCP Server, giving accounting firms, business owners, and finance teams direct access to their financial data inside AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor.
Technology April 22, 2026
Certinia Launches Forecasting Platform for Professional Services Firms
Certinia has launched Services Forecasting, which the company says unifies cost and revenue data on a single platform so services organizations can move away from reactive reporting and toward real-time margin management.
Taxes April 22, 2026
Whistleblowers Called On to Help IRS Uncover Federal Funds Misuse
The tax agency on April 17 issued a Whistleblower Alert, a new way for the IRS to spotlight high-risk areas and reach people who may have direct knowledge of noncompliance.
Taxes April 17, 2026
IRS Launches Online Tool to Help Taxpayers Settle Their Tax Debt
On the day following the April 15 federal tax deadline, the IRS promoted a new online tool to help taxpayers understand and resolve tax debt.
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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
