Advisory April 24, 2026
5 M&A Signals CPAs Should Be Watching for Their Clients in 2026
The choppiness of the M&A market is an opening, not an obstacle. Use it to build a stronger advisory foundation with the clients who need it most.
Taxes March 26, 2026
Will California’s Billionaire Tax Pay Off? New Studies Sharply Disagree
Two new studies come to vastly different conclusions on the proposed 5% one-time tax on California's billionaires.
Taxes March 26, 2026
Ex-Mayor of Indiana City Appeals Probation Sentence for Obstructing the IRS
U.S. District Court District of Indiana Chief Judge Holly Brady sentenced James Snyder, the former mayor of Portage, Indiana, to three years probation and repayment to the IRS on March 10.
Technology March 25, 2026
Gartner Says CFOs Need to Rethink the ROI of AI Investments
CFOs are misjudging AI investments by treating them as a single ROI problem rather than as a portfolio of very different bets.
Firm Management March 25, 2026
EisnerAmper Finalizes Continuation Vehicle Deal with TowerBrook
EisnerAmper said March 25 it has completed a continuation vehicle transaction with TowerBrook Capital Partners, the private equity firm that has provided outside capital to the top 15 accounting firm since 2021.
Financial Reporting March 25, 2026
Do Gen Z and Young Millennials Speak a Different Language When it Comes to Money?
A new U.S. study from Reach3 Insights finds that 58% of Gen Z and young millennials say financial brand language does not reflect how they actually think or talk about money.
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.