Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Technology March 25, 2026
AI Skills Mentions in Accountant Job Postings Rise 67%
The largest year-over-year rise in job mentions that require artificial intelligence or machine learning capabilities is the role of accountant, according to a new report.
Payroll March 25, 2026
Study Exposes Repeat Layoffs Across U.S. Tech Companies
From 2023–2025, 1,031 U.S.-based tech companies recorded at least one layoff event.
Taxes March 25, 2026
IRS Inflated Direct File Costs by $45 Million in 2025
Costs to operate the now-defunct Direct File free tax preparation program last year were significantly less than the IRS estimated, according to a new report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
Firm Management March 25, 2026
AI Social Media Scams Are Coming for Your Accounting Firm: Why DNS Filtering Belongs in Your Security Stack
Artificial intelligence has made it much easier—and cheaper—for criminals to impersonate firms, manufacture “urgent” requests, and trick staff into clicking malicious links.
CAS March 25, 2026
PwC CEO Says Partners Who Resist AI ‘Have No Place at the Firm’
Paul Griggs said some tax and consulting services will change into AI-powered automated tools that clients could access “without a PwC person in the loop.”
Financial Reporting March 25, 2026
How to Measure Sophisticated AI Use at Work
The most sophisticated users don’t “prompt better” — they work better with AI.
Small Business March 25, 2026
Midsized Businesses Say Profitability is More Important Than Growth
Companies with innovation-oriented leadership approaches report stronger performance across key indicators.
Taxes March 25, 2026
Feds File New Fraud Charges Against Illinois Tax Preparer
Dormeshia A. Haire, 38, of St. Charles, MO, who worked in St. Clair County in Illinois as a tax preparer, is accused of making false statements on tax return forms to defraud the federal government.
Accounting March 25, 2026
82% of U.S. Business Leaders Say Rising Transaction Volumes Reveal a Critical IT-Tax Divide
Digital commerce is scaling fast and requires updated, aligned tax and IT architectures.
Payroll March 25, 2026
Opinion: AI is Hastening the Résumé’s Demise. Good Riddance
Artificial intelligence isn’t just being blamed for killing jobs; it’s exposing the fundamental flaw in one of hiring’s oldest tools: the résumé.
Taxes March 25, 2026
Ohio State Rep Wants to Repeal Taxes on Residents’ Capital Gains
State Rep. Tom Young is pushing to exempt Ohioans' capital gains from the state income tax, with the hope of making Ohio a more attractive place to invest and do business.
Taxes March 24, 2026
More Individuals with Disabilities Now Eligible for ABLE Accounts in 2026
ABLE accounts can be created by eligible individuals to support themselves, by family members to support their dependents, or by guardians.