Accounting August 4, 2026
Nominations Open for Innovation Awards and 40 Under 40 Awards
Nominations are currently being accepted for CPA Practice Advisor's 40 Under 40, 20 Under 40, and Tax & Accounting Tech Innovation Awards.
General News July 20, 2026
CEO Confidence Slips in Q2 2026 as Inflation and Economic Uncertainty Take Hold
Nearly half of CEOs now report that U.S. economic conditions have worsened compared to a year ago.
Staffing July 20, 2026
Outsourced Accounting Services vs. Building a Global Team: What CPA Firms Should Consider
As accounting firms look for new ways to increase capacity, outsourced accounting services and global hiring are becoming important staffing options.
Taxes July 19, 2026
Blue J Offers Tax and Accounting Teachers and Students Free Access to AI-Powered Tax Research
The program helps students build lasting research judgment instead of memorizing rules that may soon be outdated.
Financial Reporting July 17, 2026
Federal Cybersecurity Mandate Suspended: What the CMMC Pause Teaches Firms About Protecting Client Data
A stalled defense compliance program offers a timely lesson for accounting and tax practices.
Firm Management July 17, 2026
The FAQ Strategy: Turning Client Questions Into High-Converting Content
This post shows you how to turn everyday client questions into blog posts that rank in search engines, answer real client concerns, and get cited and mentioned by AI tools.
Taxes July 17, 2026
Michigan Lawmakers Revive Tax-the-Rich Push
Some state lawmakers are reviving the push to tax Michigan’s wealthiest earners to drum up more money for K-12 schools after a campaign to get a proposal on November’s ballot was suspended earlier this year.
Payroll July 17, 2026
Federal Bill Would Nix 401(k) Early Withdrawal Penalty for Fertility Treatments
U.S. Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) introduced legislation on Thursday that would waive the standard 10% retirement account early withdrawal penalty for Americans seeking fertility treatment.
CPE July 17, 2026
831(b) Institute to Host Free CE Event in Chicago
Accounting, tax, financial, and insurance professionals are invited to attend a free continuing education event hosted by the 831(b) Institute on July 21 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago.
CAS July 16, 2026
Specialty Tax Forum to Gather Russian-Speaking Professionals in Miami, Oct. 22-24
The Association of Russian-Speaking Accountants and Tax Professionals (ARSAT), has announced a national forum for 2026.
Small Business July 16, 2026
How Small Businesses Can Build Local Partnerships to Grow and Thrive
Local business partnerships, built through community collaboration, create a steadier way to be seen and believed without constantly chasing attention.
IRS July 16, 2026
IRS Business Mileage Rate Increases to Record 76 Cents Per Mile
The IRS raised the optional standard mileage rates for the remainder of this year. The reason: recent increases in the price of fuel, as gasoline once again inches close to $4 a gallon amid the renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran.
Payroll July 16, 2026
62% of Workers Say Working Harder No Longer Leads to Financial Progress
A majority of American workers no longer believe that increased effort at work leads to meaningful financial progress.