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.
Small Business January 2, 2026
6 Social Media Habits That Put Small Businesses at Risk of Cyberattacks
A cybersecurity expert reveals six common social media mistakes that leave small businesses vulnerable to hackers during peak sales periods.
Accounting January 1, 2026
AICPA News – Jan. 2026
AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs, the Association of International CPAs, and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Taxes December 31, 2025
IRS Issues Proposed Regs on OBBBA’s Car Loan Interest Deduction
The IRS and U.S. Treasury just rolled out official guidance on a brand-new tax deduction that could save car buyers up to $10,000 in 2026.
Technology December 31, 2025
Struggling to Set 2026 Financial Goals? Get an AI Assist
Here's how ChatGPT, Google Gemini and other AI tools can help guide your financial goal-setting.
Taxes December 31, 2025
IRS-CI Releases Its 2025 Highlight Reel
From tax evasion to cybercrime, IRS Criminal Investigation’s top 10 cases of 2025 resulted in multiyear prison sentences and multimillion-dollar financial settlements.
Payroll December 31, 2025
Maryland Has Recovered 4% of Funds Loaned to Federal Workers During Shutdown
Under the program, Maryland federal employees who were required to work without pay were eligible for a $700 interest-free loan, to be paid back within 45 days of the government reopening.
Payroll December 31, 2025
Here’s the Minimum Salary to Be Financially Comfortable in 2026
The financial advice website GoBankingRates checked with some financial experts for their opinion on what the minimum salary is to feel a sense of money security in the next year.
Accounting December 30, 2025
Orumé Agbeyegbe Hays, CPA, CGMA, MST – 2025 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
CPA Practice Advisor has announced the recipients of the ‘Most Powerful Women in Accounting’ awards. Now in their 14th year, the awards recognize leaders for their significant contributions to the profession.
Firm Management December 30, 2025
Accounting Firm Ascend Acquires Sweeney Conrad in Seattle, Expands West Coast Presense
Sweeney Conrad will adopt an alternative practice structure separating non-attest and attest services. Tax and business advisory services will be provided by Sweeney Conrad Advisors LLC.
Taxes December 30, 2025
IRS Raises Business Standard Mileage Rate to 72.5 Cents Per Mile for 2026
The IRS announced on Dec. 29 that the optional standard mileage rate for business use of automobiles will increase by 2.5 cents to 72.5 cents per mile driven in 2026.
Payroll December 30, 2025
Minimum Wage Rates to Rise in 22 States in 2026
In addition to the 19 states increasing wages effective Jan. 1, three more states will bump wages later in the year: Florida, Alaska and Oregon.
Firm Management December 30, 2025
The Future of the CPA Firm
The accounting and professional services industry has operated unchanged for decades, but a wave of change is about to wash over the sector.