Technology February 9, 2026
Botkeeper is Closing Its Doors
In a statement posted on the Botkeeper website over the weekend, Enrico Palmerino wrote that the automated bookkeeping platform he founded in 2015 is shutting down.
Small Business January 5, 2026
Three Practical A/R Improvements That Help Businesses Get Paid Faster
One of the simplest changes a business can make is to invoice as soon as work is delivered rather than waiting for a weekly or end-of-cycle batch.
Technology January 5, 2026
ContractPodAi Rebrands as Leah, With Focus on AI Vision
Leah was first introduced in 2022 as the company’s AI solution, offering a more intuitive, simple and human-centered way for users to interact with AI across their daily work.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 5, 2026
Wolf & Company Expands Bank and Credit Union Advisory Capabilities With Acquisition of Kafafian
The Kafafian Group has provided consulting services for over 500 financial institutions in 40+ states with asset sizes up to $100 billion.
Payroll Taxes January 5, 2026
How to Avoid Costly Payroll Tax Mistakes
Starting a company is hard, but running it is harder—especially if you have employees, as most small businesses do. HR, in particular, is full of minefields related to taxes and other regulatory compliance.
Taxes January 5, 2026
Billionaire Tax Proposal Sparks Soul-Searching for Californians
The controversial proposed ballot measure is already creating fractures among powerful Democrats who enjoy tremendous sway in California.
Taxes January 5, 2026
These States Cut Their Income Tax for 2026. Could Massachusetts Be Next?
The pro-business Massachusetts Opportunity Alliance is pushing for a pair of proposed ballot questions this year. One of them would lower the state’s income tax from 5% to 4%.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 5, 2026
PKF O’Connor Davies Merges in Bowman & Co. in New Jersey
The top 30 accounting firm has expanded its presence in the greater Philadelphia metro area after merging with Bowman & Co., a CPA firm with three offices in southern New Jersey, effective Jan. 1.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 5, 2026
UHY Combines with Manley Garvin in South Carolina
The top 30 accounting firm now has its first office in South Carolina after announcing a deal Monday to merge with Manley Garvin, a Greenwood-based firm that provides tax, accounting, and assurance services.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 5, 2026
CohnReznick Adds Smith Schafer in Minnesota
The top 15 accounting firm has made its first M&A deal of 2026, acquiring Minneapolis-based Smith Schafer & Associates, in a move that marks the top 15 accounting firm's entry into Minnesota.
General News January 5, 2026
Bloomberg: Trump’s Venezuela Oil Revival Plan is a $100 Billion Gamble
Realizing President Donald Trump’s plan for a U.S.-led revival of Venezuela’s beleaguered oil industry could be a years-long and challenging process costing upwards of $100 billion.
Payroll January 5, 2026
Econometer: Are Americans’ Household Debt Levels a Major Concern for the Economy?
Holiday spending was expected to be tempered this year but the latest data shows Americans aren’t slowing down, even with growing debt.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 5, 2026
Nichols Cauley Makes Deals to Launch Financial Services Platform
The top 200 accounting firm started the new year by announcing it has launched a new financial services platform geared toward privately held SMBs, self-made entrepreneurs, and family-owned companies that will be led by former Baker Tilly CEO Alan Whitman.