Accounting June 9, 2026
New National Ad Campaign Highlights CPAs’ Trusted Expertise
The American Institute of CPAs launched a national brand campaign Tuesday championing the CPA profession, with trust as the central theme.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 3, 2026
Ascend Adds William Vaughan Co. in Ohio
Ascend has acquired William Vaughan Co., an INSIDE Public Accounting top 300 accounting and advisory firm based in Maumee, OH.
Payroll June 3, 2026
‘Dignity Debt’ is Building Across Today’s Workforce
The research found a widening disconnect between rising productivity expectations and the employee experience underneath them.
Taxes June 3, 2026
San Diego Voters Reject Measure That Would Heavily Tax Second Home
A highly divisive measure that would impose a hefty tax on the owners of second homes that lack a full-time resident failed to garner majority support from San Diego voters Tuesday night.
Firm Management June 3, 2026
Crete Professionals Alliance Rebrands as Current
Crete Professionals Alliance is now Current, as the national platform for independent accounting firms takes aim at the largest firms in the U.S.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 3, 2026
Accuity Adds Carbonaro CPAs & Management Group in Hawaii
Carbonaro CPAs & Management Group, an accounting and advisory firm serving clients across Maui and Hawaii Island, has joined Honolulu-based Accuity, a partner firm of Crete Professionals Alliance.
Firm Management June 3, 2026
Firm360 Launches Claude Connector for Accounting Practice Management
The connector covers the financial signals that drive firm health: work-in-progress, realization, write-ups and write-downs, overdue invoices, and client-level profitability.
IRS June 3, 2026
Trump to Drop $1.8 Billion Fund in IRS Deal, But Tax Probe Ban Stays, Blanche Says
The Trump administration is moving to drop controversial plans for a $1.8 billion fund to pay victims of alleged government “weaponization,” but will still provide immunity from any probes into the president’s past tax filings under an agreed-to deal.
Technology June 3, 2026
Ramp Launches AI Operating System for Accounting Firms
Ramp announced Wednesday the launch of Ramp Stack, an AI operating system built specifically for accounting firms, marking the New York City-based financial operations platform's entry into the CPA firm market.
Taxes June 3, 2026
North Carolina Lawmakers Want to Place a 50% Tax on Pornographic Materials
North Carolina lawmakers on Tuesday proposed implementing a 50% excise tax on pornography or other “prurient material” to fund efforts to stop human trafficking and domestic violence.
Small Business June 3, 2026
Column: While Grads Fret About AI Taking Jobs, Small Businesses Need Buyers
There is an appealing opportunity taking shape for young workers: Baby boomer entrepreneurs are rapidly retiring without clear successors.
Taxes June 2, 2026
Florida Legislature Sends Property Tax Overhaul to Voters After Including Protections for Schools
The proposal will ask Florida voters in November to provide a $250,000 exemption on homesteaded properties, a move that would radically overhaul how local governments raise and spend money.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 2, 2026
Aprio Acquires Isdaner & Co. in Pennsylvania
The Atlanta-based top 25 firm has acquired Isdaner & Co., a full-service accounting and advisory firm based in Bala Cynwyd, PA, effective June 1.