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.
Payroll August 10, 2026
Millions Sign Up for Trump Accounts, But Are They a Wise Investment?
Trump Accounts are a new investment option for children, and those born during the second Trump administration get $1,000 added to them by the federal government.
State CPA Societies August 10, 2026
New England Society of CPAs Hosts 29 High School Students for Summer Accounting Career Exploration
Students participated in a full slate of interactive sessions designed to build both technical knowledge and career-readiness skills.
Taxes August 10, 2026
Hochul Defends New York City Pied-à-Terre Tax
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pushed back on suggestions that state-approval of the pied-à-terre tax represents a concession to progressive Democrats in New York City.
Taxes August 10, 2026
Heinrich Proposes Bill That Would End Tax Breaks for Oil and Gas Drilling Abroad
The American Energy Independence and Tax Fairness Act would “ensure the tax code no longer rewards companies for investing abroad instead of here at home,” Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) said.
Small Business August 10, 2026
‘We’re Left Behind.’ Some Small Businesses Not Expecting Trump Tariff Refunds
With a complicated application process, rules that favor direct importers and large businesses, some small business owners say they aren’t holding their breath for repayment.
IRS August 10, 2026
Todd Blanche Confirmed by Senate as Attorney General
The 50-49 vote to confirm Blanche fell mostly along party lines, with two Republicans breaking ranks to oppose him.
CAS August 10, 2026
Spotting R&D Tax Credit Opportunities in Clients’ Custom AI Projects
Most AI adoption will never qualify for the research credit. The exceptions are turning up in ordinary business clients, and the evidence is hardest to assemble once the year has closed.
Payroll August 10, 2026
54% of Job Seekers Expect a Difficult Search With Pay, Competition and Job Worries
Forty-one percent of U.S. job seekers say they are actively looking for a new job, with 82% focused on full-time positions.
Accounting August 10, 2026
Professionals on the Move – Aug. 2026 (Part 1)
Professionals on the Move is a periodic roundup of recent staffing announcements, promotions, and awards from around the accounting profession.
Taxes August 7, 2026
NYC Sued Over Mamdani Administration’s Controversial Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout
The lawsuit, filed Friday, argues the city “has arbitrarily and capriciously foisted” on city dwellers the responsibility of proving they’re full-time residents who shouldn’t be hit with the surcharge.
Firm Management August 7, 2026
Building an AI-First Culture (Without AI Slop)
Leaders who draft their own first pass and summarize before escalating to the board or partner group make “AI-first” credible instead of aspirational.
Payroll August 7, 2026
Employers Unexpectedly Shed Jobs in July
Nonfarm payrolls decreased 23,000 last month following a combined 103,000 downward revision to the May and June figures, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed Friday.