Accounting April 17, 2026
Last Chance to Vote in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Each year, readers get the opportunity to show their support for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 10, 2026
Citrin Cooperman Adds Browne Consulting Group in Massachusetts
The acquisition of Browne Consulting, a Boston-based firm that provides accounting and other advisory services to the life sciences and biotech sectors, is Citrin Cooperman's first M&A deal of 2026.
Economy February 10, 2026
Car Dealers Worry Prices Are Getting Too High for Shaky Economy
America's car dealers are coming to a stark realization: The new vehicles on their lots too often cost too much, and that could create trouble for their businesses in 2026.
Taxes February 10, 2026
Michigan Governor Floats ‘Sales Tax Holiday’ for School Supplies, Property Tax Refund for Seniors
Ahead of her Feb. 11 budget presentation, which will cover the 2027 fiscal year, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shared several sneak peeks, including the two tax relief proposals.
Taxes February 10, 2026
Oregon Democrats’ Bill to Add $300M to State’s Budget by Ending 3 Trump Tax Breaks Advances
Oregon Democrats advanced their plan to generate more than $300 million for the current state budget by ending several state tax breaks copied from President Donald Trump’s big 2025 tax- and budget-cutting bill.
Auditing February 10, 2026
Circit Secures $22 Million Growth Equity Funding for Audit Technology
Circit, an audit confirmation and financial data verification platform, has announced a $22 million growth equity financing to scale its global verification network and embed trusted data at the core of every audit.
IRS February 9, 2026
IRS Rolls Out New Enhancements to the Tax Pro Account
The IRS has expanded Tax Pro Account, unveiling business-level digital capabilities for tax practitioners who work in tax preparation companies, accounting firms, or other organizations, the agency announced on Feb. 9.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 9, 2026
KPMG Brings Aboard AI Development Platform PrivateBlok
KPMG says the PrivateBlok team will focus on developing AI-first products, enabling persistent services through software-based commercial models, and advancing client offerings.
Technology February 9, 2026
Intuit is Discontinuing QuickBooks Online Accountant and Replacing It with Intuit Accountant Suite
In a Feb. 5 blog post updating customers on what's going on with QuickBooks Online Accountant, Intuit Accountant Suite, and the ProAdvisor Program, the company said it will be replacing QuickBooks Online Accountant with Intuit Accountant Suite.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 9, 2026
Richey May Acquires Wagner Kaplan in Maryland
The Englewood, CO-based advisory, accounting, and technology consulting firm said Monday it has acquired Wagner, Kaplan, Duys & Wood, an advisory and tax services firm in Rockville, MD.
Firm Management February 9, 2026
Study: AI-Powered Cyber Attacks Hit 88% of Legacy Email Security Systems
A new study shows that 88% of organizations experienced at least one security incident that undermined trust in digital communications over the past 12 months.
Technology February 9, 2026
Botkeeper is Closing Its Doors
In a statement posted on the Botkeeper website over the weekend, Botkeeper CEO Enrico Palmerino wrote that the automated bookkeeping platform he founded in 2015 is shutting down.
Taxes February 9, 2026
Opinion: This Tax-Refund Bonanza Won’t Do What Bessent Says It Will
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been talking up Americans getting bigger-than-usual tax refunds this year for months, saying that it will help spark “a non-inflationary boom.” That's unlikely.