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 February 24, 2026
4 Ways States Could Reduce Property Taxes—And What It Means for Schools
More than a dozen states are currently considering proposals to reform or even eliminate property taxes, which annually supply more than a third of all funding America's K-12 schools receive.
Taxes February 24, 2026
How IRS, AICPA, and FTC Rules Overlap in Outsourcing
This article looks at how these three frameworks connect, how outsourcing triggers all of them at once, and why CPA firms need integrated compliance when they outsource tasks.
Firm Management February 24, 2026 Sponsored
What CPA Firms Miss When Preparing for Tax Season
Many firms enter tax season with cautious optimism. Last season’s problems are still fresh, the lessons were applied, and there’s a hope this year will be different. Then the first few weeks hit.
Technology February 24, 2026
Basis Raises $100 Million to Deploy AI Agents for Accounting Firms
AI accounting startup Basis said Feb. 24 it has raised $100 million in Series B funding—led by venture capital firm Accel, along with GV (Google Ventures), billionaire investment banker Lloyd Blankfein, and with Khosla Ventures and other existing backers—at a $1.15 billion valuation.
Technology February 24, 2026
Xero: Online Bill Payments Now Available
The online bill payments feature was designed to help small businesses turn bill payments from a constant headache into a more predictable, manageable part of running the business, Xero says.
Technology February 24, 2026
April Unveils AI Tax Platform for Wealth Management Firms
The new platform gives financial advisors a real-time view into client tax workflows, documents, and insights while enabling a more efficient filing process, april said Feb. 23.
Payroll February 24, 2026
1 in 3 Workers Fear Job Loss in 2026 as ‘The Great Stay’ Persists
Nearly half (49%) believe the labor market will worsen, while two-thirds (65%) say they do not plan to look for a job in the coming year.
Artificial Intelligence February 24, 2026
Propense Launches 24/7 Agentic AI Client Service Partner for Professional Services Firms
Hatfield continuously monitors a partner’s book of business, surfacing timely risks, cross-selling opportunities, and meaningful milestones—such as client birthdays and anniversaries.
Financial Reporting February 24, 2026
Judgment Areas in Financial Reporting That Trigger Restatements
Financial reporting quality depends not just on technical compliance but on the strength of the judgments that sit behind every estimate, classification, and disclosure.
Small Business February 24, 2026
Trump Faces Tough Legal Landscape to Oppose Tariff Refunds
The Trump administration is likely to face legal obstacles if it argues against refunds for the tariffs struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court—thanks to statements by Justice Department lawyers.
Accounting February 23, 2026
Report Shows Finance AI Automation Gap as 76% Plan Investment, Only 6% Deliver Advanced Implementation
Only 3% of respondents anticipate net job growth, suggesting increased pressure on existing teams to deliver more output with the same resources.
Firm Management February 23, 2026
Where AI Is Shifting the Nature of Accounting Work
For lots of accounting firms, AI adoption has unfolded gradually through implementation of a variety of tools that primarily deliver efficiency in focused and meaningful ways.