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.
Taxes March 2, 2026
Tax Refunds Are Up Double Digits So Far in 2026, IRS Stats Show
Tax refunds are up by more than 10% so far in 2026 with the average refund worth $351 more when compared to this time last year, according to the latest round of refund statistics revealed by the IRS on Feb. 27.
Technology March 2, 2026
ADP Unveils Collection of Partner AI Agents to Streamline HR Workflows
The Roseland, NJ-based company announced Monday that a new curated set of partner AI agents, designed to seamlessly integrate with ADP and accelerate workflows across the entire employee lifecycle, is now available in ADP Marketplace.
Taxes March 2, 2026
California Bill Would Exclude Military Retirement Pay From State Taxable Income
A new bipartisan effort is underway in the California Legislature to ensure veterans and survivors won’t have to pay state income tax on retirement pay and survivor benefits.
Mergers and Acquisitions March 2, 2026
Forvis Mazars Acquires Healthcare Consultancy The Innova Group
The top 10 accounting firm is expanding its presence in the healthcare consulting market with the addition of The Innova Group, effective March 1.
Technology March 2, 2026
Consark Unveils Its Noa Suite of Autonomous AI Agents for Finance Operations
Financial close and reporting platform Consark.ai announced Monday the launch of Noa, a suite of autonomous AI agents designed to continuously prepare and execute financial close, reconciliation, and variance analysis processes.
Technology March 2, 2026
BILL and Rillet Partner to Equip Accountants with AI-Native Workflows
As part of this collaboration, the companies say they will launch a real-time, native two-way integration that continuously aligns accounts payable, spend, and financial data across both systems.
Mergers and Acquisitions March 2, 2026
Armanino Adds Georgia-Based Accounting Firm MSTiller
MSTiller, an accounting firm with three offices in Georgia and one in New York state, has joined Armanino, expanding the top 20 firm's presence in the Southeast.
Auditing March 2, 2026
AICPA’s Auditing Standards Board Outlines Plans for Short-Term Projects, Long-Term Strategic Priorities
The board has mapped out what it calls a "public-interest focused work plan" through the end of 2027, with projects ranging from an updated standard on fraud to targeted changes related to audit confirmation procedures.
Technology March 2, 2026
ISACA Revamps IT Audit Framework
The fifth edition of the IT Audit Framework has updated terminology, refreshed examples, and expanded scope to better address emerging technologies, digital trust considerations, and evolving audit practices.
IRS March 2, 2026
Tax Court Grants Tax Relief for Unknowing Spouse
If a married couple files a joint tax return, they are “in it together” as far as federal income tax liability is concerned. However, as shown in a new case, an “innocent spouse” may be entitled to equitable relief due to special circumstances.
General News March 2, 2026
N.J. Accountant Admits to Running a $10 Million Ponzi Scheme
Evangelos Drosos, 51, of Glen Rock, NJ, pleaded guilty Feb. 19 to three counts of wire fraud, one count of bank fraud and failing to file one income tax return.
Taxes March 2, 2026
Indiana Adopts No Tax on Tips, Overtime Only for 2026 Tax Year
Eligible Hoosiers whose earnings this year include gratuities or overtime will not be required to pay state or county income tax on the money when they file in 2027.