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.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 31, 2026
Springline Advisory Snaps Up Advisory Firm in Wisconsin
INSIDE Public Accounting top 60 firm Springline Advisory has acquired Vesta, a Fond du Lac, WI-based advisory firm offering accounting, wealth management, and advisory services.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 31, 2026
BGM Adds John T. Chipman & Co. in Massachusetts
Minneapolis-based BGM, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm, is merging in John T. Chipman & Co., an accounting and advisory firm based in Norwood, MA.
IRS August 31, 2026
Ohio Couple’s Five-Month Refund Wait Puts a Face on Nationwide IRS Staffing Cuts
Monnie and Bob Johnston of Brunswick, OH, who are both CPAs, haven't been able to get straight answers from the IRS about the status of their tax refund, five months after they filed their return.
IRS August 31, 2026
DOJ Balks at Demands for Details on Trump’s Deal in IRS Case
The U.S. Justice Department is pushing back on requests for information about how it resolved President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.
Benefits August 31, 2026
‘Bernie Bump’: Social Security Recipients Could Get Extra $200 a Month Under Proposed Bill
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, introduced the "Social Security Expansion Act." Under the terms of the bill, current Social Security recipients will receive an extra $200 a month.
Taxes August 31, 2026
How North Carolina’s Income Tax Rate Compares to Its Neighbor States, as Voters Consider Cap
North Carolina voters will get to decide in November whether to cap their personal income tax rate at 3.5%. So how does North Carolina’s personal income tax rate compare to its neighbors?
Legislation August 31, 2026
New York, Vermont Senate Democrats Plan to Introduce Bill to Repeal Tariffs
U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Peter Welch, D-Vt., announced the Banning Antiquated Duties and Delivering Equitable American Levies Act to repeal existing tariffs, including tariffs on Canadian imports.
Taxes August 31, 2026
Los Angeles Rapper Arrested in $8.1 Million Stolen Tax Refund Check Scheme
Ada William Obayuwana of Quartz Hill, CA, who goes by "ColdheartedAC" and "AC," was arrested on Wednesday and charged in connection with a multimillion-dollar check-cashing scheme, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Taxes August 31, 2026
Nebraska Residents Impacted by March Fires Receive IRS Tax Filing Extension
As a result of the fires and storms, affected individuals and businesses now have until Feb. 1, 2027, to file returns and pay any taxes that were originally due during that time.
Technology August 31, 2026
Deel Debuts Retirement Offering for U.S. Businesses
Deel Retirement brings retirement plan enrollment, contributions, and reconciliation together into the Deal platform rather than through a separate provider portal.
Financial Reporting August 31, 2026
The Real AP Bottleneck Isn’t Email, It’s Everything That Happens After It
The real opportunity in accounts payable is not changing where invoices arrive. It is eliminating the repetitive work that follows.
Accounting Standards August 31, 2026
Internal Audit Foundation Awards $280K+ in Grants and Scholarships
The 2026 awards reflect The IIA’s continued investment in strengthening the next generation of practitioners.