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.
Mergers and Acquisitions March 12, 2026
Doeren Mayhew Acquires Berman Hopkins in Florida
The top 50 accounting firm has made its third M&A deal in 2026 acquiring Berman Hopkins, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 300 firm with offices in Orlando and Melbourne, FL.
Firm Management March 12, 2026
Brian Koltin Appointed Chief Corporate Development Officer of Koltin Consulting Group
His expertise includes quality of earnings analysis, net working capital assessments, and other financial diligence work supporting acquisitions and strategic transactions.
Taxes March 12, 2026
Washington State ‘Millionaires Tax’ Passes Senate, Gov. Ferguson Expected to Sign Into Law
The bill imposes a 9.9% tax on income of over $1 million a year, with the first payments due in 2029. It would raise an estimated $3 billion to $4 billion annually, helping to fund schools and other state services.
Taxes March 12, 2026
After Washington ‘Millionaires Tax’ Vote, Former Starbucks CEO Announced He’s Moved From Seattle to Miami
Billionaire Howard Schultz alluded to the business environment in Washington state, where a measure that’s been dubbed a “millionaires tax” came closer to final legislative approval this week.
IRS March 11, 2026
IRS Proposes Regs on How to Open a Trump Account Under the OBBBA
The IRS says these proposed regulations provide useful information for parents and guardians who may want to elect to open an initial Trump Account and for prospective trustees of Trump Accounts.
Taxes March 11, 2026
Opinion: The Inevitability of Robo-Taxes
As long as Congress disregards the collateral damage that AI and other new technologies are already bringing to our economy, states and municipalities will need to move quickly to capture new revenues to support workers left behind.
IRS March 11, 2026
IRS, Treasury Issue Proposed Rules for Trump Accounts Contribution Pilot Program
The proposed regulations issued on March 6 provide rules on how the Treasury Department will make one-time $1,000 pilot program contributions to the Trump Accounts of eligible children.
Staffing March 11, 2026
Are AI-Generated Applications Slowing Down Hiring?
The rapid rise in the use of AI tools by job seekers is creating new challenges for employers.
Technology March 11, 2026
Digits Announces Expanded Connectivity Across 18 Payroll Providers
Businesses can now connect payroll systems they already use, including ADP Run, ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Paylocity, QuickBooks Online Payroll, and more, directly into the Digits ledger without manual exports or file uploads.
Payroll March 11, 2026
How Much Do You Have to Earn to Be Considered ‘Middle Class’?
GOBankingRates researchers calculated the income thresholds for upper-middle-class households in every state using data from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.
Firm Management March 11, 2026
Beyond the Exit Plan: Designing Succession Around Vision and Continuity
Intentional succession starts with the lived, operational vision that shows up in how you lead, invest, promote, and make tradeoffs.
Artificial Intelligence March 11, 2026
Mid-Career Americans Emerge as AI-Power Users
4 in 10 Americans (40%) say they would never enter personal or financial information into an AI tool.