Firm Management July 29, 2026
Opinion: The AI Trickle-Down Myth
When we vet an AI tool, we ask for the SOC 2 report. We check whether it trains on our data. Good instincts, but the wrong question.
CAS July 29, 2026
Non-Deductible IRAs: A Sound Way to Save Even More for Retirement
You may want to rely on a nondeductible IRA to supplement contributions to an employer-provided plan.
Firm Management July 28, 2026
How Local CPA Firms Can Boost Business by Building a Strong Digital Presence
This matters because most prospects will vet you quietly before they ever reach out, and 96% of prospects research firms online.
Financial Planning July 25, 2026
2026 Comic Book Investing: A Mid-Year Report Card
Comics are serious, solid investments. The market is strong and diverse, with comics from various genres and time periods appreciating in value.
Taxes July 24, 2026
Illinois’ Digital Asset Tax Creates a New Compliance Regime for 2027
While the 0.2% rate seems straightforward, most everything needed to administer the tax in practice is less certain.
Taxes July 24, 2026
Fuel Market Volatility and the Knowledge Gap: A Practical Playbook for Tax Teams
Tax leaders need standardized filing processes that can withstand market volatility while creating intentional systems to preserve institutional knowledge before experienced professionals retire.
Taxes July 23, 2026
Do You Make the Grade as a Real Estate Pro?
This a high bar to clear for taxpayers with other full-time jobs. Keep detailed and accurate records to prove your status as a professional.
Small Business July 23, 2026
The Biggest Risk in Agentic Commerce Is Unauthorized Autonomous Spend
The businesses that treat autonomous spending as a controls problem, not just an automation opportunity, will be in a much better position to use it responsibly.
Income Tax July 22, 2026
Seven Form 990 Red Flags CPAs Should Not Ignore
A difference in wording is not necessarily a problem. Yet at the same time, a material change in purpose or activity may be.
CAS July 22, 2026
How Firm Principals Work Themselves Out of a Job
Giving yourself time to work on the business instead of in the business is essential.
Financial Reporting July 22, 2026
Tax Court Case Underlines the Rule: Don’t Pay Personal Expenses with Business Funds
Owners of small businesses frequently don’t pay attention close attention to the nature of expenditures.
Taxes July 21, 2026
A Matter of Balance: IRS Appeals Processes, Staffing Create Growing Concerns for Practitioners, Taxpayers
When a dispute arises between a taxpayer and the Internal Revenue Service, the crossroads can wind up being the agency’s Independent Office of Appeals.
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
