Technology Advisor

Accounting Technology Lab Podcast February 25, 2026 

Randy and Brian explore the emerging concept of “vibe coding”—an AI-driven approach to software development that allows non-programmers to build functional tools using detailed prompts instead of traditional coding skills.

Brian Tankersley, Randy Johnston

Technology February 25, 2026 

Intuit and AI-pioneer Anthropic have announced a multi-year partnership to bring custom AI agents to mid-sized businesses on the Intuit platform, as well as highly personalized experiences for consumers and businesses—whether on Intuit’s platform or in Anthropic’s environments.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

Technology February 24, 2026 

AI accounting startup Basis said Feb. 24 it has raised $100 million in Series B funding—led by venture capital firm Accel, along with GV (Google Ventures), billionaire investment banker Lloyd Blankfein, and with Khosla Ventures and other existing backers—at a $1.15 billion valuation.

Jason Bramwell

Technology February 24, 2026 

The new platform gives financial advisors a real-time view into client tax workflows, documents, and insights while enabling a more efficient filing process, april said Feb. 23.

Jason Bramwell

Artificial Intelligence February 24, 2026 

Hatfield continuously monitors a partner’s book of business, surfacing timely risks, cross-selling opportunities, and meaningful milestones—such as client birthdays and anniversaries.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

Accounting February 23, 2026 

Only 3% of respondents anticipate net job growth, suggesting increased pressure on existing teams to deliver more output with the same resources.

Firm Management February 23, 2026 

For lots of accounting firms, AI adoption has unfolded gradually through implementation of a variety of tools that primarily deliver efficiency in focused and meaningful ways.

Bruce Zicari, CPA

Small Business February 23, 2026 

As America accelerates toward a cashless future, new data reveals the cities leading the digital payment revolution and those falling behind. 

Accounting Technology Lab Podcast February 19, 2026 

Randy and Brian explore the rapidly emerging Model Context Protocol (MCP) and why it may become one of the most important AI developments for accounting firms in 2026.

Brian Tankersley, Randy Johnston

Accounting February 18, 2026 

While most practitioners view AI-enabled fraud as a moderate (58%) to high (27%) risk, confidence in preparedness remains limited.

Firm Management February 18, 2026 

Initially, Accrual will be deployed within Armanino’s tax and business management practices, in a phased rollout.

Financial Reporting February 17, 2026 

The latest updates strengthen Sage Intacct across close analytics, workflow automation, cash intelligence, and connected data access. 

Isaac M. O'Bannon