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 April 30, 2026
NYC Comptroller: Pied-à-Terre Tax Could Fall Far Short of $500 Million Goal
Comptroller Mark Levine says the tax, which would place a surcharge on second homes valued at $5 million or more, could yield between $340 million and $380 million, much lower than the $500 million goal set by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Benefits April 30, 2026
New Social Security Proposal in Congress Would Do Away with Major Benefits Cut
Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act, which would do away with the retirement earnings test that reduces benefits for Social Security beneficiaries who claim early retirement.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 30, 2026
Platform Accounting Group Acquires Pennsylvania Firm
This is Platform’s second location in Pennsylvania and further expands its reach in the Northeast marketplace.
Accounting April 30, 2026
3 Things Accounting Firms Must Fix to Stop Losing Clients
Firms that retain clients all share a few simple habits, and the firms that lose clients tend to make the same preventable mistakes.
Accounting April 30, 2026
Controller Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Over $26M From Nevada Employer
Cynthia Marie Marabella pleaded guilty April 24 to embezzling over $26 million from her employer in a case tied to the kidnapping of the company owner and threats of harm to his family.
Payroll April 30, 2026
Ghost Jobs Still Haunting 67% of Job Seekers, Report Finds
A new Resume Genius survey of 1,000 active U.S. job seekers examines hiring frustrations, resume behavior, and AI concerns.
Small Business April 30, 2026
Beyond Cost-Cutting: How SMBs Can Turn Idle Cash Into a Passive Revenue Stream
Raj Bhaskar, CEO of embedded accounting solutions provider Tight and a small business finance expert, shares four strategies small businesses can use to put their cash to work.
Small Business April 30, 2026
Top Small Business Administration Official Addresses Economic Challenges During Texas Stop
Kelly Loeffler said federal support is strong for small business owners despite economic headwinds related to tariffs and high fuel prices. The head of a small business advocacy group, however, challenged that perspective.
Payroll April 30, 2026
Why Unplugging Still Feels Risky at Work—Even in Boundary-Aware Cultures
"When availability is quietly treated as commitment, unplugging may start to feel like you’re missing out,” leadership expert Fineas Tatar says.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 30, 2026
Wipfli Adds Risk Management Firm CompliancePoint
CompliancePoint, a provider of risk management services focused on information security, data privacy, and regulatory compliance, will join Wipfli in a transaction expected to close on May 1, the top 25 accounting firm said on Thursday.
Taxes April 30, 2026
Illinois Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud, Filing False Returns
Dormeshia A. Haire, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of making false statements on a tax return, one count of wire fraud and three counts of aiding and abetting the filing of false and fraudulent returns.
Taxes April 30, 2026
Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act Passes House
The bipartisan bill, introduced by U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Greg Steube (R-FL), would permit victims to claim disaster-related personal casualty losses without having to itemize deductions through Jan. 1.