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.
Accounting March 3, 2026
AICPA Asks Dept. of Education to Re-Add Accounting to List of Professions
The AICPA joins voices of CPAs across the country, with many state CPA societies also submitting comments to the Department of Education.
Payroll March 3, 2026
Heartbreak Leave? 1 in 3 Employees Have Taken Time Off After a Breakup, Survey Reveals
While the idea of heartbreak leave may be unconventional, the data from a new Zety report shows employees are already taking time off after breakups, just informally and without support.
Payroll March 3, 2026
8 in 10 Hiring Managers Say They Use AI During the Recruitment Process
While AI tools are widely used, the data from a new Resume Genius report indicates they primarily support administrative and early-stage tasks rather than replace human decision-making.
Payroll March 3, 2026
RTO Costs Workers 223 Hours and $8,158 a Year in Unpaid Time, Report Finds
A new report from MyPerfectResume reframes commuting as part of the total work experience and highlights the significant, often overlooked burden reintroduced by widespread return-to-office mandates.
Small Business March 3, 2026
How Small Businesses Can Fight Unauthorized Amazon Listings
A commercial law expert explains legal options for small businesses when platforms like Amazon list their products without consent.
Tax Planning March 3, 2026
The Solar Tax Credit ‘Gotcha’ Many Homeowners Miss at Filing Time
As tax season ramps up, many homeowners who installed solar panels last year are discovering that qualifying for the federal solar tax credit is not always as straightforward as they expected.
Small Business March 3, 2026
5 Signs Small Business Owners Have ‘Financial Imposter Syndrome’ and How to Beat It
"Financial imposter syndrome" isn't about being bad at numbers but the nagging fear that you aren't a "real" business owner simply because you find the financial side of things overwhelming.
Accounting March 3, 2026
Fund Accountants Cite Manual Work Headaches Despite AI Gains
Even with advances in technology, such as artificial intelligence, private equity and venture capital fund accountants say manual data entry continues to be a time-consuming part of their job, according to a new report.
Accounting March 3, 2026
Illinois CPA Society Accepting Accounting Scholarship Applications
Dozens of tuition scholarships of up to $5,000 each will be awarded to eligible students committed to pursuing a future in accounting.
Taxes March 2, 2026
IRS Releases New Form Taxpayers Will Use to Claim Key OBBBA Tax Deductions
The IRS has published Schedule 1-A and its related instructions for tax year 2025 so eligible taxpayers can claim tax breaks on tips, overtime, and auto loans, as well as the enhanced deduction for senior citizens, introduced in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Taxes March 2, 2026
Tax Refunds Are Up Double Digits So Far in 2026, IRS Stats Show
Tax refunds are up by more than 10% so far in 2026 with the average refund worth $351 more when compared to this time last year, according to the latest round of refund statistics revealed by the IRS on Feb. 27.
Technology March 2, 2026
ADP Unveils Collection of Partner AI Agents to Streamline HR Workflows
The Roseland, NJ-based company announced Monday that a new curated set of partner AI agents, designed to seamlessly integrate with ADP and accelerate workflows across the entire employee lifecycle, is now available in ADP Marketplace.