Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Firm Management November 18, 2025 Sponsored
Postponed Webinar: The Hidden Cost of Disconnected Systems (and How Automation Fixes It)
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Technology October 15, 2025
Wolters Kluwer Unveils Expert AI for CCH Axcess
Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting said Oct. 15 that it has launched Expert AI, an enhancement to its cloud-native platform, CCH Axcess, which brings advanced intelligence into the flow of work, unifying tax, audit, and firm management with a digital core.
Payroll October 15, 2025
Judge Temporarily Halts Mass Worker Firings During Shutdown
A judge on Oct. 15 halted the Trump administration’s mass firing of federal employees during the government shutdown, siding with the workers’ unions who filed a legal challenge against the RIFs announced by the Office of Management and Budget last week.
Payroll October 15, 2025
4 Tips for People with Student Loans
Americans owe more than $1.67 trillion in student loan debt—an average of $39,000 per borrower although the amount varies widely from state to state. It would take 20 years’ worth of $288 monthly payments to pay off that $39,000 debt.
Technology October 15, 2025
BOOK: Future-Proof or Fall Behind: A Practical System for Thriving in the AI Era
In his new book, "Comfort Override: Future-Proof Your Life as AI Flips Your World," Ranan Lachman provides a science-backed roadmap to help readers rewire habits, build resilience and turn uncertainty into opportunity.
Firm Management October 15, 2025
New Tech from Aiden Helps Firms Recover Systems After Ransomware Lockouts
Additionally, AidenRescue has everyday uses such as cleaning and repurposing a device for a new user, upgrading to a new operating system, reprovisioning a device disabled by a blue-screen error, and more.
Taxes October 15, 2025
Inside the Debate Over ACA Tax Credits That is Driving the Government Shutdown
Republicans contend that extending the premium tax credits is a complex task with a lot of moving parts that need to be addressed. But Democrats point out that those bills are already in the mail. Enrollment begins on Nov. 1.
Taxes October 15, 2025
‘Bitcoin Jesus’ to Pay Nearly $50M to Settle Tax Evasion Case, Feds Say
Roger Ver, an early bitcoin investor, will pay nearly $50 million in back taxes, penalties, and interest stemming from his willful failure to properly report his bitcoin holdings on tax returns, the Department of Justice said Oct. 14.
Small Business October 15, 2025
Mastercard Adds Features for B2B Payments
Mastercard has announced two new innovations – Commercial Connect API and clearing controls – to accelerate the same intuitive ease consumers have and unlock enhanced controls across B2B transactions.
Small Business October 15, 2025
Xero Completes Acquisition of Payments Platform Melio for $2.5B
Melio is an SMB bill pay platform that integrates accounting and payments, offering SMBs and their accountants and bookkeepers easy-to-use accounts payable workflows.
Technology October 15, 2025
ContractPodAi Launches Leah Agentic Operating System (OS) for Legal Practices
Building on Leah CLM and Leah Legal, the Agentic OS provides the foundation for enterprises to expand at their own pace, whether deploying a single AI agent to orchestrating thousands.
Marketing October 15, 2025
2025 Year-End Tax Marketing Tips: Standing Out When It Matters Most
As the year wraps up, your clients are probably thinking about bonuses, holiday plans, and taxes. That means it’s the perfect time for your accounting firm to stay top of mind.