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.
Taxes June 29, 2026
Georgia Tax Preparer Obtained $30,000 from Fraudulent Claims, Feds Say
Santeva Speights, who prepared tax returns in Milledgeville, GA, was charged Thursday with two counts of tax fraud after obtaining $28,490 from fraudulent tax filings, according to a federal indictment.
Small Business June 26, 2026
Tax Court Doesn’t Horse Around in New Hobby Loss Case
After examining all the evidence, the Tax Court ruled that the activity doesn’t rise to the level of a business. Result: All the loss deductions are denied.
Accounting June 26, 2026
Intuit Connect ON: What You Need to Know About the Latest Platform Innovations
From Intuit QuickBooks core improvements to a reimagined partner program, the throughline was direct: Accountant feedback drives Intuit’s roadmap.
Technology June 26, 2026
Smarsh Collaborates with AWS to Reduce Compliance Review Workload by 77%
The collaboration is accelerating the transformation of compliance from a reactive function into an intelligence-driven competitive advantage.
PCAOB June 26, 2026
PCAOB Unveils Firm Consultation Process to Drive Audit Quality Improvement
The new process for audit firms "aims to enhance the consistent interpretation and high-quality implementation of PCAOB standards and promote timely resolution of interpretive questions," the audit regulator says.
Small Business June 26, 2026
Study: Nearly Three-Quarters of Retailers Face Hidden Tax Compliance Costs After Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Nearly half (48%) of retailers say they still need additional safeguards to protect against unexpected cross-border costs.
PCAOB June 26, 2026
PCAOB Chief Auditor to Step Down
The PCAOB will begin a search for a new chief auditor after Barbara Vanich announced she will leave the post on July 15 after more than 17 years with the audit regulator.
Taxes June 26, 2026
King Charles Has Paid £30 Million in Taxes Since 2022
The announcement is part of "the Royal Household's commitment to transparency," according to Buckingham Palace.
Taxes June 26, 2026
California Governor Calls for National Tax on Billionaires After Opposing State’s Version
California Gov. Gavin Newsom argued that a federal push to ensure the wealthiest Americans pay their fair share would be more effective than a state effort set to appear on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Taxes June 26, 2026
Controversial Billionaire Tax Will Appear on November Ballot in California
A one-time 5% tax on California billionaires’ assets is headed to the November ballot, pitched as a way to backfill Trump administration healthcare cuts.
Taxes June 26, 2026
Sherrill Wants to Tax Companies with Lots of Workers on Taxpayer-Funded Health Insurance
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has proposed taxing employers with at least 50 workers on Medicaid to raise $145 million in new revenue.
Taxes June 26, 2026
Study: Massachusetts ‘Not Progressive’ in How it Taxes Lower-, Middle-Income Households
A Boston-based nonprofit think tank says the state taxes a larger share of “typical families’” incomes than competing states.