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 2, 2026
Tax Refund Delays Now Impacting 1.4 Million Filers as IRS Phases Out Paper Checks
A change from paper checks to electronic deposits could result in delayed refunds for hundreds of thousands of taxpayers.
Technology April 1, 2026
Basis Hires Acuity Founder Kenji Kuramoto as Managing Partner in Residence
As managing partner in residence, Kuramoto will work directly with Basis customers, helping accounting firm leaders navigate the transition to AI-enabled operations and bringing their perspectives back into the product.
Taxes April 1, 2026
Maryland Comptroller Flags 5,000 ‘Suspicious’ Tax Returns, $15 Million in Tax Fraud
Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman said Wednesday her office has flagged more than 5,000 suspicious tax returns and blocked over $15 million in fraud ahead of the April 15 filing deadline.
Payroll April 1, 2026
U.S. Companies Added 62,000 Jobs in March, ADP Says
The advance in hiring was led by the education and health services and construction sectors. Trade, transportation and utilities as well as manufacturing saw job losses.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 1, 2026
CLA Joins Forces with Seattle-Based Meridian Capital
In its second M&A deal of the day, CliftonLarsonAllen said April 1 that Seattle-based investment banking group Meridian Capital has joined the top 15 accounting firm, forming CLA Meridian Capital.
Payroll April 1, 2026
U.S. Job Openings Fell in February, Hiring Slowest Since 2020
U.S. job openings fell and hiring slowed to the weakest since 2020 in February, pointing to cooler labor demand before the war in Iran triggered additional uncertainty.
Human Resources April 1, 2026
How Startups are Using Hybrid Human AI/HR Teams to Ensure Compliance
For complex, judgment-heavy HR decisions, a human-in-the-loop approach remains valuable.
Taxes April 1, 2026
South Carolina Governor Signs Income Tax Reform Bill
Gov. Henry McMaster signed legislation that sets a course to eliminate the state income tax over the course of an unspecified number of years.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 1, 2026
CLA Adds Tech Advisory Firm Answerport in Wisconsin
Mequon, WI-based technology and management consulting firm Answerport has joined CliftonLarsonAllen, the top 15 accounting firm said on April 1.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 1, 2026
Aprio Acquires CAVU Advisors
Aprio has announced the acquisition of CAVU Advisors, combining the reach of a top-20 business advisory and accounting firm with CAVU's deep-rooted experience in government contracting.
Risk Management April 1, 2026
Kaufman Rossin and Synack Partner to Scale AI-Powered, Continuous Penetration Testing for Regulated Companies
Kaufman Rossin clients will gain access to Synack’s full platform capabilities, including web application, host, cloud, API, and AI/LLM penetration testing, as well as attack surface management.
State CPA Societies April 1, 2026
Illinois CPA Society Announces 2026-2027 Board of Directors
This year, Mark W. Wolfgram, CPA, of Bel Brands USA Inc., steps into the role of chairperson.