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 April 15, 2026
Ex-Connecticut Tax Preparer Gets 18-Month Prison Sentence for Filing $1.06M in False Returns
Diana Miller-Lloyd, 45, of Port Orange, FL, who was convicted of preparing false tax returns while running a Connecticut-based tax preparation business, was sentenced Tuesday to a year and six months in prison.
Artificial Intelligence April 15, 2026
How AI-Powered Automation is Helping One Small Firm Reduce Administrative Drag and Scale Smarter
In a profession where efficiency and advisory value increasingly go hand in hand, that may be the clearest competitive advantage of all.
Taxes April 14, 2026
As Tax Day Nears, Average Refund Nowhere Close to Trump’s Projected $1,000 Increase
The latest IRS data from the 2026 tax season, released last week, shows the average refund is up but is nowhere close to the numbers touted by the White House.
Taxes April 14, 2026
New Tax Rule Raises the Stakes for Gamblers, CPAs Say
A change in federal tax law taking effect this year could leave some gamblers owing taxes even when they lose money by limiting how much they can deduct in losses when they file their tax returns.
Technology April 14, 2026
Armanino Partners with DataSnipper to Advance Agentic AI in Internal Audit and Risk Advisory
A new partnership between top 20 accounting firm Armanino and DataSnipper, an agentic automation platform for audit and finance teams, aims to help internal audit and risk teams work more strategically through artificial intelligence adoption.
Taxes April 14, 2026
Tax Court OKs Disallowance of Accrued Expenses
Usually, a small business owner will choose to use the cash method of accounting for simplified recordkeeping reasons.
Taxes April 14, 2026
3 Things Crypto Investors Can Do Now to Make 2027 Tax Reporting Easier
To help investors get ahead, the founder of a crypto tax platform urges users to take proactive steps this year to avoid hefty IRS penalties next year.
Small Business April 14, 2026
Workplace Injury Rate Hit 2.2 Cases Per 100 FTE in 2024, New Data Shows
Personal injury law firm Omega Law Group analyzed newly reported U.S. private-industry workplace safety data for 2024 to see what is driving recordable harm right now.
Payroll April 14, 2026
Why Companies Are Turning to Smaller, Leaner Teams
An operations expert explains why growing your team can actually slow your business down, and why lean structures are delivering faster results.
Artificial Intelligence April 14, 2026
AI is Scaling Faster Than Accountability, Grant Thornton Survey Finds
There's a growing "AI proof gap"— a disconnect between AI investment and accountability—in the business world, says top 10 accounting firm Grant Thornton in a new report.
Payroll April 14, 2026
6 in 10 Older Workers Have Already Tapped Retirement Savings to Cover Expenses
A new report from online resume builder LiveCareer reveals deep unease among over-50 workers facing inflation, healthcare costs, and volatile markets.
Firm Management April 14, 2026
The Impact of Caregiving on Talent and Leadership in CPA Firms
“Caught in the Middle” looks at how caregiving responsibilities affect professionals navigating career demands alongside home responsibilities.