Accounting May 4, 2026
AICPA News – May 2026
AICPA News is a roundup of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs.
Firm Management May 4, 2026
AI Adoption in CPA Firms: Benefits, Challenges and Best Practices for Leaders
Realizing the benefits of AI use depends less on how quickly firms can adopt new capabilities and more on how they put them to work with structure, purpose and oversight.
Advisory May 1, 2026
The Dark Season: Why Q2 ‘Rest’ is Your Firm’s Biggest Growth Barrier
The second quarter is the quarter your firm was built to grow in. Every year you treat it as a recovery period after tax season is a year you gave away the growth on purpose.
Taxes April 29, 2026
IRS Increases Foreign Earned Income Tax Breaks
In a new ruling, Notice 2026-25, 4/7/26, the IRS has bolstered a couple of tax breaks available to taxpayers working abroad.
Accounting April 29, 2026
Smaller Rooms, Bigger Impacts — Small Conferences and Retreats Help Build the Profession
Professionals are starting to reconsider the mega accounting conferences and move toward smaller conferences, niche retreats, and multi-city roadshows.
State CPA Societies April 28, 2026
State CPA Society News & Updates – April 2026
State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.
Firm Management April 28, 2026
How Smaller Accounting Firms Build Strong Market Authority
Here’s what most small firm owners don’t realize. Authority isn’t built by size. It’s built on clarity, consistency, and usefulness.
Firm Management April 24, 2026
Professionals on the Move – April 2026
Professionals on the Move is a periodic round-up of recent promotions, leadership changes, awards, and other staffing announcements from aroundt he accounting space.
Taxes April 24, 2026
IRS Provides New Guidance on Educational Assistance Plans
Employers may be encouraged to add an EAP to their fringe benefit package as a way to attract and retain high-quality employees.
Advisory April 24, 2026
5 M&A Signals CPAs Should Be Watching for Their Clients in 2026
The choppiness of the M&A market is an opening, not an obstacle. Use it to build a stronger advisory foundation with the clients who need it most.
Taxes April 21, 2026
Enjoy Summer Tax Breaks for RVs and Boats
You may be eligible for mortgage interest deductions if you itemize on your 2026 return.
Firm Management April 17, 2026
The Missing Link Between Advisory Marketing and Advisory Sales
These services are growing at a double-digit rate of 17%, but success requires more than simply adding new services and hoping for the best.
Contributors
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
