Accounting July 13, 2026
The 40 Under 40 Awards spotlight the top practicing public accountants, educators and thought leaders who are leading their profession. Deadline is Nov. 2, 2026.
Firm Management July 14, 2026
Prosperity Partners has completed its first flip, as private equity group Lightyear Capital has made a majority investment in the Chicago-based tax, client accounting, and transaction support services firm, while Unity Partners maintains a minority stake.
Firm Management July 14, 2026
This marks Platform’s first South Carolina-based location and expands its reach in the Southeastern United States.
Artificial Intelligence July 14, 2026
A key differentiator for HBK Monitor360 is its physics-informed AI approach, which draws on HBK’s long-standing experience in engineering and sensor technology.
Small Business July 14, 2026
The June Jobs Report of the National Federation of Independent Business shows the Small Business Employment Index remained essentially flat, registering 100.2 in June after measuring 100.3 in May.
Small Business July 14, 2026
AI adoption among U.S. small businesses has risen to 66%, up from 55% a year ago.
Taxes July 14, 2026
More than three dozen California legislators are calling for Gov. Gavin Newsom to exempt the state’s film and TV production incentive program from a recently approved cap on corporate tax credits.
Taxes July 14, 2026
Personal income tax rates in Hawaii will become a little more progressive next year in part due to a new top rate for high-income households that puts the isles closer to the state with the highest rate.
Payroll July 14, 2026
President Donald Trump’s recent attacks on democratic socialists who have won Democratic Party primaries could clash with his idea of creating investment accounts for American adults.
Taxes July 14, 2026
Supporters of phasing out the state income tax and replacing it with a broader tax on sales and services are not saying what new items would be taxed and how much higher sales taxes might rise if voters approve the proposal on the Aug. 4 primary ballot.
Accounting July 14, 2026
Accounting firms are under pressure to do more with fewer people while clients increasingly expect proactive guidance instead of historical reporting.
IRS July 13, 2026
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said the president's lawsuit against the IRS "was not brought to vindicate rights; it was brought to manipulate the judicial process to pursue benefits unavailable in litigation because the parties were not adverse.”
Financial Reporting July 13, 2026
55% of enterprises are actively deploying AI, yet only 26% say their governance frameworks are fully aligned with the pace of implementation.