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.
Firm Management June 18, 2026
Accountaneur Advisory Launches Enterprise Attractiveness Score Tool to Help CPA Firm Owners Read the Private Equity Market Before a Buyer Knocks
Private equity has reshaped the accounting profession more quickly than most expected.
Firm Management June 18, 2026
New Zealand Accounting Firm Joins Abacus Worldwide
The firm joins the association as a part of Abacus One, a membership category for solo practitioners who want to grow exponentially.
Taxes June 18, 2026
Confusing CP53E Notices from IRS Results in AICPA Requesting Adjustments and Offering Recommendations on Their Use
Many taxpayers were confused by the IRS notices, which some received simply for requesting overpayments be applied to next year's taxes.
Taxes June 18, 2026
Controversial California Billionaire Tax Proposal Declared Eligible for the November Ballot
A proposal to tax California billionaires to fund healthcare has tentatively qualified for the November ballot, setting the stage for a more intense and expensive battle over whether the state should squeeze the ultra-rich.
Taxes June 18, 2026
California Legislature Keeps ‘Hand Grenade’ Corporate Tax Proposal Alive for Next Governor
If accepted by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the state Department of Finance will be required to draft plans for lawmakers to tax corporations whose employees depend on Medi-Cal for health insurance coverage.
Benefits June 18, 2026
A Simple Change Could Reshape Social Security’s Future, O’Malley Says
Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley says raising the cap on income subject to Social Security payroll taxes could help address the system’s looming financial challenges.
Financial Planning June 17, 2026
5 Tips to Build a Healthy Money Mindset and Grow Your Finances
For busy households, consistency matters more than perfection because small wins stack up fast.
Taxes June 17, 2026
Treasury Department Says Expect Guidance Soon on New Scholarship Tax Credit
The Treasury Department last week previewed guidance expected to be released this fall on the new federal scholarship tax credit enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Accounting Standards June 17, 2026
FASB Sets Out to Improve Hedge Accounting Guidance
The Financial Accounting Standards Board released a proposed Accounting Standards Update on June 17, the purpose of which is to improve interest rate risk hedging and net investment hedging accounting guidance.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 17, 2026
Centri Ramps Up Growth Strategy By Making Its First Acquisition
Centri Business Consulting has made its very first acquisition, as the top 200 accounting firm completed a deal with Altair Associates, a Minneapolis-based property and casualty insurance and reinsurance underwriting and claim services firm, on June 12.
Technology June 17, 2026
Suralink Brings Agentic Execution to Audit Engagements with Cloud Testing Suite
Suralink has launched Cloud Testing Suite, a new set of agentic AI capabilities that execute document validation and sample testing procedures in real time.
Payroll June 17, 2026
Is an Age Bias Pushing Older Americans Out of the Workforce?
Older job seekers are navigating a difficult and emotionally draining employment landscape.