Taxes November 5, 2026
IRS Adjusts Tax Brackets, Standard Deduction for Tax Year 2027
The IRS has released the tax year 2027 annual inflation adjustments for nearly 70 tax provisions.
Payroll July 29, 2026
Should Cryptocurrency Have a Place in Your Retirement Portfolio?
"Whether digital assets belong in an investment portfolio likely depends on an investor’s risk tolerance and their speculative nature," says financial advisor Michael Godwin.
Taxes July 29, 2026
Washington ‘Millionaires Tax’ Repeal Faces Legal Fight Over 21 Words
The stakes over those 21 words are high for the November vote on Initiative 645, which would repeal the recently enacted 9.9% tax on households earning more than $1 million a year.
IRS July 29, 2026
Senators Put Blanche on Deadline
GOP holdouts want reassurance from Todd Blanche on weaponization fund, created as part of settling President Donald Trump’s $10 billion suit against the IRS.
Payroll July 29, 2026
Visa to Lay Off Nearly 7% of Its Workforce
The layoffs come as Visa is seeking to make its operations more efficient and advance its use of artificial intelligence.
SEC July 29, 2026
Ex-SEC Chief Jay Clayton Confirmed as Director of National Intelligence
Clayton will replace Bill Pulte, whose temporary appointment last month riled many Democrats after the resignation of former DNI Tulsi Gabbard.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 29, 2026
Grant Thornton Advisors Set to Buy CBIZ for $5 Billion; Will Become 5th-Largest Firm in U.S.
In huge M&A news today, Grant Thornton Advisors said it will be acquiring CBIZ in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of $5 billion, backed by private equity firm New Mountain Capital, which has owned a majority stake in Grant Thornton since 2024.
Financial Reporting July 29, 2026
U.S. Middle Market Sees Double-Digit Growth as AI Fuels Shift Toward Productivity
Nine out of ten middle market companies now report using AI, with many describing their capabilities as established or advanced.
Auditing July 29, 2026
74% of Enterprises Say They Are Audit-Ready for AI, Only 27% Actually Are
Many organizations have built the foundations needed for AI governance but are still struggling to operationalize policies.
CAS July 29, 2026
Non-Deductible IRAs: A Sound Way to Save Even More for Retirement
You may want to rely on a nondeductible IRA to supplement contributions to an employer-provided plan.
General News July 28, 2026
Former CPA Sent to Prison for Laundering $5.3M Stolen From Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Ronald Deabler, 66, of Atlanta, was sentenced to four years in federal prison after he was convicted for participating in a scheme to launder $5.3 million stolen from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 28, 2026
Accounting Firm M&A Had a Record 2025
Accounting firm mergers and acquisitions broke records in 2025, with transaction volume rising 26% year-over-year and continuing to climb in 2026 primarily due to private equity, according to a new report.
Technology July 28, 2026
BlackLine Introduces Multi-Agent AI System Verity Prepare
BlackLine announced the general availability of Verity Prepare, a multi-agent artificial intelligence system that brings governed automation to manual and time-intensive close processes.