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.
Accounting March 10, 2026
AICPA Reaffirms its Support for Fiscal State of the Nation Act
81 percent of Americans agree they would support an annual report to Congress provided by the U.S. Comptroller.
Accounting March 10, 2026
U.S., Canada, and Mexico to Share Mutual Recognition of Accounting Credentials
Professional bodies representing the accounting profession in the United States, Canada, and Mexico have signed a memorandum of understanding to extend their longstanding agreement to ease cross-border practice.
Benefits March 10, 2026
Social Security Launches Streamlined Process for This Key Document
The Social Security Administration has launched an online process for Social Security cards, reducing in-office wait times and promoting mobile check-ins.
Benefits March 10, 2026
Column: Social Security Fairness Act Windfalls Can Surprise Some Seniors with Higher Property Tax Bill
The “gift” of higher Social Security benefits and the one-time catch-up payment clearly may have a downside for some—potentially a much higher property tax bill.
Technology March 10, 2026
Gartner Predicts Embedded AI in Cloud ERP Applications will Drive a 30% Faster Financial Close by 2028
Gartner predicts that finance organizations using cloud ERP applications with embedded AI assistants will see a 30% faster financial close by 2028.
Taxes March 10, 2026
5 Tax Changes to Account for Before Filing 2025 Tax Returns
Several provisions enacted in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which apply to the 2025-2028 tax years, may impact taxpayers’ returns. Here are five to consider before filing.
Income Tax March 9, 2026
Where’s Your Tax Refund? IRS Income Tax Refund Schedule for 2026
"When will I get my tax refund?” Nobody can give you an exact answer, but we can give you a good estimate. And no calculators or forms to fill out.
Firm Management March 9, 2026 Sponsored
The Accountant’s Blueprint to Payment Fee Reduction and Accounts Receivable Automation
Many accounting firms lose thousands of dollars each year due to outdated payment systems and inefficient accounts receivable processes. Merchant fees, manual collections, and limited billing automation can quietly reduce margins while increasing administrative workload.
Accounting March 9, 2026
Michigan State University Professor to Be Inducted Into AAA Accounting Hall of Fame
William McCarthy's induction into the Accounting Hall of Fame recognizes not only a transformative scholar, but a visionary educator whose ideas continue to shape the future of accounting.
Technology March 9, 2026
Process Before Platform: How to Modernize Your Firm Without Creating a Frankenstein Tech Stack
If you work in a public accounting firm today, you’re getting pitched “modernization” from every angle: AI tools, automation platforms, new billing systems, workflow engines, and more.
Technology March 9, 2026
AuditBoard is Now Optro
"From internal audit and cybersecurity to third-party risk and AI governance, our name now conveys the scale of enterprise risk we help solve for today," Optro CEO Raul Villar Jr. said.
Firm Management March 9, 2026 Sponsored
Scaling Your Firm: From Technical Expert to Business Leader
Growth often feels natural and exhilarating. However, as a firm reaches a certain size, the very technical expertise that built the practice begins to act as a ceiling.