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.
General News May 12, 2026
Nick Cannon’s Former Accountant Accused of Stealing $2 Million From Him
Prosecutors allege that Frank Musoke used his access to Cannon’s debit cards and PIN numbers to withdraw approximately $1.7 million from ATMs and fund personal travel and Amazon purchases.
Small Business May 12, 2026
5 Payroll Mistakes That Are Costing Small Businesses Thousands—and How to Fix Them
A small business finance expert says payroll mistakes are among the most consistent and underreported sources of cash drain for small businesses.
Payroll May 12, 2026
Survey: 92% of Workers Say Companies Use Inflated Job Titles to Fake Career Growth
A new MyPerfectResume survey reveals how employers are handing out inflated titles without promotions or raises, leaving workers misled, underpaid, and stuck.
Technology May 12, 2026
Deel Launches Agentic Workflow Platform Akai
Akai automates the manual, portal-based workflows that slow operations teams down without needing a developer, an API, or an IT integration project, Deel says.
Payroll May 12, 2026
Joy-Based Budgeting: Does it Actually Work?
Joy-based budgeting is the practice of spending money on the things that enrich your life, like that fancy foamy coffee, while still meeting your savings goals.
State CPA Societies May 12, 2026
State CPA Society News & Updates – May 2026
State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.
Taxes May 12, 2026
Trump Open to Federal Gas Tax Suspension as Prices Stay High
President Donald Trump says he supports suspending the federal gas tax, but Congress must act as U.S. gas prices average $4.52 a gallon.
Taxes May 11, 2026
AICPA Pushes IRS for Code Section 4960 Excise Tax Transition Relief
The American Institute of CPAs requests transition relief and comprehensive guidance regarding Section 4960 of the tax code, amended last year by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, that imposes an excise tax on applicable tax-exempt organizations.
Taxes May 11, 2026
New York Gov. Hochul Says Deal on State Budget Includes NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a handshake deal Thursday on a $268 billion state budget that includes a controversial pied-à-terre tax on second homes in New York City aimed at bringing more money to city coffers.
Taxes May 11, 2026
IRS Plans Settlement Offers in Conservation Easement Disputes
The IRS said last week that it will soon release the terms of a limited-time settlement opportunity for eligible taxpayers involved in conservation easement disputes.
Taxes May 11, 2026
‘Survivor’ Winner Reveals How Much of $1M Prize She Actually Kept After Taxes
Savannah Louie, who won season 49 of the CBS competition series, shared the details during an appearance on the “Financial Tea with Mrs. Dow Jones” podcast, where she described the tax bill as a shock.
Taxes May 11, 2026
New Court Case Paves Way for Additional Disaster Refund Claims
The main issue contested in the new case was whether section 7508A relief should be applied broadly to taxpayer responsibilities or be limited by IRS pronouncements.