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.
Payroll Taxes October 7, 2026
Tax Court Upholds 100% Penalty in Payroll Tax Case
A business owner may be held personally for unpaid payroll taxes due to a willful failure.
Technology October 7, 2026
Fact-Checking AI is Taking Up More of CFOs’ and Finance Teams’ Time
A new Datarails report also finds that fears of AI-driven layoffs haven't materialized, while a vast majority of CFOs don't trust AI to produce board-ready materials.
Payroll October 7, 2026
When a Client’s Payroll Question is an Employment Law Question
Your clients receive more useful support when a question is resolved and the next payroll reflects that resolution.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 7, 2026
Eide Bailly Adds Loveridge Hunt & Co. in Washington
Top 20 accounting firm Eide Bailly is bringing aboard Loveridge Hunt & Co., an accounting and advisory firm based in Bellevue, WA, in a deal that takes effect on Oct. 19.
Technology October 7, 2026
Caseware Rolls Out Verity-Powered Risk Suggestion Agent for Audit Teams
Caseware has launched its Verity-powered Risk Suggestion Agent worldwide, providing auditors with use engagement data and supporting documents to develop a stronger starting point for risk assessment.
Payroll October 7, 2026
Parents, Here’s How to Start Planning for Cutting Back at Work
Parenting duties can alter career plans. Take these steps before making a transition.
Firm Management October 7, 2026
Tech-Forward Learning and Development Creates Clearer Career Pathways
Firms can create development pathways that prepare professionals for the realities of an increasingly technology-enabled profession.
Taxes October 7, 2026
Survey of Tax Pros Shows Taxpayers Don’t Understand Extensions
90% of tax professionals surveyed said client misunderstandings about tax extensions are very or somewhat common.
Taxes October 7, 2026
Tax-Free Red-Dyed Diesel Order Unlikely to Stem Red Ink From High Prices
A White House bid to address sky high fuel prices by allowing temporary expanded use of untaxed diesel will have a limited impact on businesses and consumers feeling the pain at the pump, experts say.
Technology October 7, 2026
Wolters Kluwer Adds Agentic Tax Preparation to TaxWise
Agentic tax preparation capabilities are now available within TaxWise, designed to help tax preparers automate routine preparation work, improve productivity, and increase return preparation capacity.
Taxes October 7, 2026
Trump Says He’s Considering Gas Tax Suspension to Ease Costs
President Trump said that he is weighing a potential suspension of the federal gas tax, as his administration looks for ways to ease high energy costs ahead of November’s midterm elections.
Taxes October 6, 2026
Senate Dems Call on IRS to Drop Citizenship Question From 1040 Form
Nearly a dozen Senate Democrats are urging IRS CEO Frank Bisignano to drop a newly proposed citizenship and work authorization checkbox from the final version of the 2026 Form 1040.