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 January 23, 2026
Brady Martz Adds Banker’s Compliance Consulting in Nebraska
The top 100 accounting firm is expanding its financial institutions services by joining forces with Central City, NE-based Banker’s Compliance Consulting in a deal expected to become official on March 1.
General News January 23, 2026
Ex-Bookkeeper Gets 34 Months for Embezzling $860K From Connecticut Businesses, Feds Say
Maria Higgins, 36, of Manchester, CT, who worked as a bookkeeper at businesses in Glastonbury and Danbury, CT, has been sentenced to prison for embezzling more than $860,000 from them, as well as tax evasion.
Taxes January 22, 2026
California Billionaire Tax Proposal Roils Bay Area Havens, Divides Politicians
The proposal is roiling some of the Bay Area’s havens for the ultra-wealthy and setting off a vitriolic political fight over how far the state should go to fund its health care system—and whether the super-rich will tolerate it.
Taxes January 22, 2026
Yale Will Cut Graduate Student Enrollment Due to Federal Endowment Tax Hike, Dean Says
Yale University will be admitting fewer graduate students in response to the looming federal endowment tax hike that university officials warn is creating a major budget shortfall.
Technology January 22, 2026
Ramp Launches Live Budget Tracking Solution
Ramp has introduced Ramp Budgets, a real-time budget tracking solution that uses artificial intelligence to connect a company's financial plan directly to live spend.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 22, 2026
LBMC Acquires Torrillo & Associates
The top 35 firm has expanded into Pennsylvania following the addition of Torrillo & Associates, a CPA firm that specializes in employee benefit plan audits, including 401(k), 403(b), and pension plans, effective Jan. 1.
Accounting January 22, 2026
Forwardly Announces Partner Certification Program
The new program enables accountants, bookkeepers, and financial professionals to become Forwardly Certified Partners by completing a short certification exam or attending a live training session.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 22, 2026
KSM Launches Investment Banking Practice After M&A Deal
The top 50 accounting firm has launched KSM Corporate Finance following the acquisition of Charter Capital Partners, a Grand Rapids, MI-based investment banking firm.
Payroll January 22, 2026
Survey Says Gen Z Has Worst Work Ethic
46% of workers believe Baby Boomers have the strongest work ethic, followed by Gen X at 26%, Millennials at 19%, and Gen Z at 9%.
Technology January 22, 2026
Cetrom Ranked on Top 250 MSSP List for 2025
The recognition from Cyber Risk Alliance and MSSP Alert signifies Cetrom’s commitment to delivering security-first, intelligence-driven cloud infrastructure designed to support the next generation of AI-enabled accounting workflows.
Taxes January 21, 2026
Mamdani Signals He’s Ready to Push Gov. Hochul on Tax Hikes as NYC Budget Shortfall Looms
Facing a potential $12 billion budget gap, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani indicated Jan. 21 he may push Gov. Kathy Hochul in budget negotiations to include tax hikes on millionaires and corporations.
Taxes January 21, 2026
IRS Says Military Members Are Not Taxed for This ‘Qualified Military Benefit’
The payments, which were part of President Donald Trump’s “Warrior Dividend” announced before Christmas and totaled $1,776, were distributed to approximately 1.45 million active-duty service members.