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.
General News May 26, 2026
Texas Accountant Indicted, Accused of Stealing $3 Million From Two Colorado Companies
Emily Katherine Merrill, 41, faces 10 counts of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering, according to an indictment.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 26, 2026
Shoreline Advisors in Massachusetts Joins Platform
Rockland, MA-based BA Inc. (formerly known as Burke & Associates CPAs) has joined Platform Accounting Group as Shoreline Advisors, marking Platform's entry into the Bay State.
Accounting May 26, 2026
$46 Million Civil Judgment Entered Against Accountant Jonathan Frost
Filed in 2023, the lawsuit accused the Chattanooga accountant and other defendants of running a clean energy investment scheme that used about 99% of investor funds to prop up other businesses and pay personal expenses.
Advisory May 26, 2026
9 Easy Ways Firms Can Celebrate Client Loyalty and Milestones
These small, repeatable touchpoints are how strengthening client relationships turns into long-term resilience and growth.
Firm Management May 26, 2026
Why Accounting Burnout Spikes in Summertime (Even Though It’s Supposed to Slow Down)
You’re feeling it, but no one’s talking about it. CPAs are still burning out, even in the summer.
Payroll May 26, 2026
5 Ways to Stop Doom Spending
Know the signs, set spending limits, and limit one-click purchases.
Technology May 26, 2026
Deel Announces Stablecoin Salary Payouts, New Head of Crypto
The San Francisco-based payroll and HR platform has launched stablecoin salary payouts and announced the formation of a dedicated crypto division, led by new head of crypto Thierry Edde.
Technology May 26, 2026
Smarsh Integrates Anthropic’s Claude for Comms Capture
Smarsh said last week it's integrating with the Claude Compliance API, enabling customers to capture and manage Claude Enterprise interactions directly within Smarsh Capture.
Taxes May 26, 2026
78% of Tax Pros Say Tax Season Negatively Impacts Personal and Professional Life
Most finished busy season with real, measurable damage to sleep, health, relationships, and decision quality.
Taxes May 26, 2026
Missourians Will Vote on Plan to Phase Out State Income Tax in August
Gov. Mike Kehoe announced Friday that the measure would appear on the statewide ballot in the Aug. 4 election after promoting the proposal since January.
Taxes May 25, 2026
National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins to Join Tax Retreat 2026 in San Antonio
Fourth annual Tax Retreat event reveals full agenda featuring Erin Collins, Heather Satterley, Kelly Phillips Erb, Terry Lemons, and more.
General News May 22, 2026
Accountant, 37, Murdered in Jamaica After Texting Sister: ‘Call the Cops’
Melissa Kerry Samnath of Queens, NY, was murdered on her 37th birthday while on vacation in Jamaica.