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.
Accounting October 17, 2025
Acrisure to Cut 400 Accounting Jobs Next Year Due to AI
The layoffs are the result of AI technology deployed by Acrisure, which will automate a significant portion of the work performed by the affected employees, said company CEO Greg Williams.
Technology October 17, 2025
AI Isn’t Killing Jobs Yet, But It’s Making the Job Hunt Weird
AI interviewers are just one way that artificial intelligence technologies are impacting the job market. Here are some of the key dynamics playing out in 2025.
Firm Management October 17, 2025
Shutdowns Are Inevitable: How CPAs Can Shield Clients from Revenue Disruption
Even a short interruption can slow contracting cycles, halt reimbursements and stall consumer spending in regions dependent on federal employment or funding.
Taxes October 17, 2025
JB Pritzker and His Wife Report $10.3 Million in Taxable Income, $1.4 Million in Gambling Winnings
The Democratic Illinois governor offered a simple explanation on Oct. 16 for how he took home more than $1.4 million in gambling winnings last year: "I like to play cards."
Taxes October 17, 2025
Chicago Mayor Pitches Head Tax Revival in 2026 Budget He Says Targets the ‘Ultra-Rich’
After a bold corporate payroll tax hit legal snags, Brandon Johnson pitched his $21-per-employee tax on corporations as the next frontier in his largely-stalled economic agenda.
Payroll October 16, 2025
Chamber of Commerce Sues Over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
The Chamber said in a lawsuit that it was illegal for President Donald Trump to slap a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications.
Technology October 16, 2025
AI Adoption in Audit is On the Rise
A new report from audit, risk, and compliance software provider AuditBoard reveals that artificial intelligence adoption in audit functions is growing, up from 8% to 21% in just one year.
Technology October 30, 2025 Sponsored
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Technology October 16, 2025
Accountants Who Collaborate with AI See Real Benefits—Both Personally and Professionally, Study Finds
A new survey from FloQast shows accountants who actively collaborate with artificial intelligence experience less burnout, better sleep, and greater professional satisfaction.
Economy October 16, 2025
Holiday Spending Predicted at $890 Per Person for 2025 Season
Consumers plan to spend $890.49 per person on average this year on holiday gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey.
Technology October 16, 2025
Why Now’s the Time to Review Your WISP
An updated and tested Written Information Security Plan is no longer just a compliance checkbox; it is a core element of effective risk management and business resilience.
Payroll October 16, 2025
Social Security Delays 2026 COLA Reveal Until Oct. 24
The announcement for the 2026 adjustment, which usually coincides with the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index Report in mid-October, is delayed in part due to the government shutdown.