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.
Financial Reporting August 11, 2026
The Difference Between Compliance and Defensibility
Firms that handle exams well treat the reasoning behind a decision as part of the decision itself.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 11, 2026
UHY Adds Michigan CFO Associates
Top 30 accounting firm UHY is expanding its CAS capabilities by combining with Michigan CFO Associates, a Clinton Township, MI-based provider of fractional CFO, financial leadership, and strategic advisory services to entrepreneur-led businesses.
Technology August 11, 2026
TaxPlanIQ Named No. 644 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List
A tax planning and advisory platform serving accounting firms across the U.S., TaxPlanIQ posted 562% three-year revenue growth to earn its place among this year’s honorees.
Firm Management August 11, 2026
Book: To Exhausted Leaders Everywhere: Stop Pretending and Start Practicing Conviction
“Competence is what you perform; conviction is the earned capability to sustain who you are when every force pulls you back — and you cannot fake it or demand it.”
SEC August 11, 2026
SEC Exempts Data-Center Bonds From Key Securitization Rules
The SEC said a major subset of data-center securitizations don’t need to have disclosures and investor protections that similar deals require.
Taxes August 10, 2026
Judge Halts Rollout of Mamdani’s Pied-à-Terre Tax
The order also nullified any deadlines for the tax, at least for the time being.
Firm Management August 10, 2026
Why Root Cause Analysis Deserves a Permanent Place in Your Firm’s Incident Response Plan
Root cause analysis works best when it's treated as a standing part of incident response rather than an occasional deep-dive reserved for major breaches.
Staffing August 10, 2026
65% of Workers Say Their Job Didn’t Match the Description
The findings point to a retention risk for employers, not just a recruiting issue. Only 18% of workers say they completely trust job descriptions to accurately represent a role.
Economy August 10, 2026
A Step-by-Step Strategy for Building an Emergency Fund
Americans are strained by rising costs of living. These savings tips can alleviate financial stress and cushion against unexpected expenses.
Accounting August 10, 2026
Nominations Open for 2026 ‘Most Powerful Women in Accounting’ Awards
The Most Powerful Women in Accounting Awards, now in their 13th year, were created by CPA Practice Advisor to promote and support the success of women leaders as part of its broader mission of sustaining the profession.
Taxes August 10, 2026
New Senate Bill Would Provide $10,000 Tax Credit Toward Home Upgrades for Seniors
The Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit Act would provide tax credits of up to $10,000 for taxpayers age 60 and older who make qualifying improvements to their homes.
Taxes August 10, 2026
IRS to Issue Rules on Saver’s Match Retirement Program
The program, enacted as part of the SECURE 2.0 Act, replaces the Saver’s Credit. Eligible taxpayers will begin receiving payments in 2028 based on contributions made during the 2027 tax year.