Payroll September 1, 2026
What the New 1099 Reporting Rules Mean
The IRS has updated Forms 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, and 1099-K for 2026 to separately report information related to tips and qualified overtime compensation.
Financial Reporting September 1, 2026
Stop Treating Every Reconciliation Like It’s High-Risk
An undifferentiated reconciliation review is a classic paper control that fulfills a requirement without mitigating actual risk.
Nonprofit September 1, 2026
5 Controls CPAs Can Use Before a Nonprofit Expands Fundraising Across States
Here's how CPAs can turn a nonprofit's Form 990 work and fundraising plan into a repeatable readiness review.
Technology September 1, 2026
Accounting Firms Need an AI ‘Apprenticeship Ledger’
An "apprenticeship ledger" gives accounting firms a concrete way to protect the judgment pipeline.
Financial Reporting August 31, 2026
The Real AP Bottleneck Isn’t Email, It’s Everything That Happens After It
The real opportunity in accounts payable is not changing where invoices arrive. It is eliminating the repetitive work that follows.
Firm Management August 31, 2026
How Accounting Firms Can Protect Against the Rising Threat of Vishing
Accounting and CPA firms hold exactly the kind of data that makes them an attractive target.
Small Business August 30, 2026
How Small Business Owners Can Boost Growth with Better Speaking Skills
The fastest way to stall business growth is surprisingly simple: unclear entrepreneur communication when it matters most.
Taxes August 30, 2026
IRS Agent Fired for Shirking Professional and Tax Responsibilities
The IRS holds its staff to a higher expectation of tax compliance since they are responsible for enforcing tax law, especially those in a supervisory role.
Accounting August 28, 2026
The SEC Changed Focus, FINRA Has Not
A weakness in any part of the process can undermine the effectiveness of the wider supervisory program.
Technology August 26, 2026
5 Questions to Ask About Client Data Security in a Hosted Environment
Here are five practical, vendor-neutral questions an accounting or tax firm should ask before choosing any technology provider.
Accounting August 25, 2026
More Pressure, Fewer Resources: What CFOs Are Expecting for the Rest of 2026
In short, market volatility is creating an impasse. You need to reduce costs and deal with increased operational demands. Solve for one, and you make the other harder.
Accounting August 25, 2026
U.S. Treasury and Repo Market Central Clearing – One Year Left
The market is evolving rapidly, prompting the industry to embrace forthcoming changes.
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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
