Advisory April 24, 2026
5 M&A Signals CPAs Should Be Watching for Their Clients in 2026
The choppiness of the M&A market is an opening, not an obstacle. Use it to build a stronger advisory foundation with the clients who need it most.
Technology January 23, 2026
GruntWorx and K1x Partner for Institutional Tax Compliance
GruntWorx K-1 ADVANCED is a branded GruntWorx product designed to revolutionize tax data processing for accounting firms and tax professionals alike.
Artificial Intelligence January 23, 2026
Sage Partners with Augusta Labs for AI Innovation
Through this partnership, Augusta Labs’ multidisciplinary teams are working directly on key global workstreams including Sage Payroll, Sage Active, and Sage 300.
Payroll January 23, 2026
20 Jobs That Are Too Stressful for AI to Take Over
The Index identifies jobs where AI assists with routine tasks, but humans must step in when lives, reputations, or entire organizations are on the line.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 23, 2026
Sax Buys Owen J. Flanagan & Co. in New York City
The top 75 firm has made its second M&A deal of 2026 acquiring Owen J. Flanagan & Co., an accounting firm based in New York City, effective Jan. 22.
Technology January 23, 2026
April Announces Free Tax Filing for PayPal Debit Card Customers
Tax technology platform april has a new partnership with PayPal that allows U.S. PayPal Debit Mastercard customers to file their 2025 federal and state tax returns for free using april's DIY tax filing service.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 23, 2026
Brady Martz Adds Banker’s Compliance Consulting in Nebraska
The top 100 accounting firm is expanding its financial institutions services by joining forces with Central City, NE-based Banker’s Compliance Consulting in a deal expected to become official on March 1.
General News January 23, 2026
Ex-Bookkeeper Gets 34 Months for Embezzling $860K From Connecticut Businesses, Feds Say
Maria Higgins, 36, of Manchester, CT, who worked as a bookkeeper at businesses in Glastonbury and Danbury, CT, has been sentenced to prison for embezzling more than $860,000 from them, as well as tax evasion.
Taxes January 22, 2026
California Billionaire Tax Proposal Roils Bay Area Havens, Divides Politicians
The proposal is roiling some of the Bay Area’s havens for the ultra-wealthy and setting off a vitriolic political fight over how far the state should go to fund its health care system—and whether the super-rich will tolerate it.
Taxes January 22, 2026
Yale Will Cut Graduate Student Enrollment Due to Federal Endowment Tax Hike, Dean Says
Yale University will be admitting fewer graduate students in response to the looming federal endowment tax hike that university officials warn is creating a major budget shortfall.
Technology January 22, 2026
Ramp Launches Live Budget Tracking Solution
Ramp has introduced Ramp Budgets, a real-time budget tracking solution that uses artificial intelligence to connect a company's financial plan directly to live spend.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 22, 2026
LBMC Acquires Torrillo & Associates
The top 35 firm has expanded into Pennsylvania following the addition of Torrillo & Associates, a CPA firm that specializes in employee benefit plan audits, including 401(k), 403(b), and pension plans, effective Jan. 1.
Accounting January 22, 2026
Forwardly Announces Partner Certification Program
The new program enables accountants, bookkeepers, and financial professionals to become Forwardly Certified Partners by completing a short certification exam or attending a live training session.