Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
Taxes May 15, 2026
IRS Extends Tax Deadline Again for Most Western Washington Residents
Tax Day may have passed weeks ago, but Washington residents living in areas affected by storms, flooding and landslides late last year are getting yet another extension.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 15, 2026
Abbott, Stringham & Lynch Adds Accounting Solutions Firm ArightCo
Abbott, Stringham & Lynch, a full-service CPA firm in Silicon Valley, CA, has acquired San Jose, CA-based ArightCo, an integrated finance and accounting partner for midsized organizations.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 15, 2026
Vancouver-Area CPA Firm Acquires National Accounting Practice
Vancouver, WA-based Lewis Group CPAs announced Wednesday that it acquired Atlas Accounting Group, a national practice focused on serving trades businesses, in April.
IRS May 14, 2026
Hiring Watch: IRS is Looking for a Few Good Appeals Officers
If you've ever yearned to work in the IRS Independent Office of Appeals, now's your chance.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 14, 2026
Ascend Brings Alabama-Based Jackson Thornton Into the Fold
Montgomery, AL-based Jackson Thornton, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 accounting firm, has joined the Ascend platform.
Audit Standards May 14, 2026
AICPA’s Auditing Board Updates Confirmation Standards
The American Institute of CPAs' Auditing Standards Board approved a standards update on Thursday that aims to modernize how CPAs obtain audit evidence through external confirmation procedures.
Payroll May 14, 2026
Stealth Wealth: Why Some High Earners Keep Their Money Under Wraps
Living below your means while quietly building a fortune has its benefits—and some drawbacks.
Artificial Intelligence May 14, 2026
Scammers Are Using AI to Target You—Don’t Get Caught Off Guard
As scammers leverage AI, consumers can defend themselves by becoming familiar with common scams and being suspicious of unexpected calls.
Payroll May 14, 2026
Got a Bonus at Work? Here’s What to Do First
A bonus can be an unexpected windfall. Financial experts caution against spending it all at once.
Taxes May 14, 2026
Opinion: The Real Challenge Facing Tax Professionals Isn’t Complexity. It’s Preventable Friction
Many of the profession's operational burdens this filing season were not driven solely by tax complexity. They were driven by preventable breakdowns.
Economy May 14, 2026
Is AI Distorting the Economy?
Artificial intelligence has been a big hit on Wall Street with the five largest spenders shelling out $800 billion this year in capital spending, but some worry it is distorting the economy.
Taxes May 14, 2026
Hassan Proposes Bipartisan Bill to Give Tax Relief to Families of Fallen First Responders
Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., is co-authoring bipartisan legislation to provide two years of federal income tax forgiveness for families of fallen first responders.