Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 8, 2026
Doeren Mayhew Acquires Lancaster & Reed in Florida
The top 50 accounting firm announced Wednesday that it added Key Biscayne, FL-based CPA firm Lancaster & Reed as of Dec. 17, 2025.
Taxes January 8, 2026
Alabama Faces Major Political Fight After State’s Larger Cities Sue Over Online Sales Tax
The plaintiffs say the Simplified Sellers Use Tax, a flat 8% tax on online sales that the state began collecting in 2016, is no longer valid because of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 2018.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 8, 2026
HoganTaylor Merges in Hawthorn, Waymouth & Carroll in Louisiana
The top 100 accounting firm has expanded its footprint in Louisiana through a merger with Hawthorn, Waymouth & Carroll, a CPA firm based in Baton Rouge that provides audit, tax, and accounting services, effective Jan. 1.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 8, 2026
FustCharles Adds Stephen J. Flood CPA PLLC in New York
Syracuse, NY-based FustCharles, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 400 firm, has completed an M&A deal with Stephen J. Flood CPA PLLC, an accounting practice based in Latham, NY, effective Jan. 1.
Payroll January 8, 2026
U.S. Job Openings Decline to Lowest Level in More Than a Year
The number of available positions decreased to 7.15 million in November from a downwardly revised 7.45 million in the prior month, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed Wednesday.
Staffing January 8, 2026
47% of Workers Plan to Job Hunt in 2026, But 53% Are Staying Put Amid Market Fear
Workers want higher pay, better benefits, and more growth — but many fear a weakening job market, longer hiring timelines, and the risk of losing stability or remote work.
Advisory January 8, 2026
What Makes for a Bad Restaurant or Hospitality Experience
One of the most common reasons we have a bad experience is because of our expectations of what the restaurant can do.
Payroll January 8, 2026
69% of Employees Think ‘AI Layoffs’ Are Just an Excuse
New research by INTOO reveals an American workforce increasingly shaped by economic uncertainty, automation (recent or potential), and skepticism toward leadership decision-making.
Technology January 8, 2026
Extend Wraps Up 2025 with AI-Powered Product Innovation, Expanded Bank Partnerships
Extend delivered meaningful product innovation to a broader range of businesses by making its software accessible to any business, irrespective of their banking relationship.
Accounting January 8, 2026
2026 CES Top Tech and Gadgets
The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kicked off this week showcasing the latest technologies, trends, and gadgets coming to your home and your office.
Technology January 8, 2026
Why AI Will Augment CPAs — Not Replace Professional Judgment
Artificial intelligence is powerful, fast, and increasingly capable. But the real question for the profession is not whether AI is advancing.
Income Tax January 8, 2026
10 Tax Deductions the IRS Will Slap Down Fast
While there have been several unusual deductions that were approved by the courts or the IRS, here are 10 that didn’t make the grade.