Accounting August 4, 2026
Nominations Open for Innovation Awards and 40 Under 40 Awards
Nominations are currently being accepted for CPA Practice Advisor's 40 Under 40, 20 Under 40, and Tax & Accounting Tech Innovation Awards.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast July 17, 2026
AI Is the Ultimate Accounting Assistant – Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – July 2026
Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley speak with Sasha Orloff, CEO of Puzzle, about why artificial intelligence should be viewed as an accounting assistant rather than an autonomous replacement for accountants.
Financial Reporting July 17, 2026
Federal Cybersecurity Mandate Suspended: What the CMMC Pause Teaches Firms About Protecting Client Data
A stalled defense compliance program offers a timely lesson for accounting and tax practices.
CPE July 17, 2026
831(b) Institute to Host Free CE Event in Chicago
Accounting, tax, financial, and insurance professionals are invited to attend a free continuing education event hosted by the 831(b) Institute on July 21 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago.
Small Business July 16, 2026
How Small Businesses Can Build Local Partnerships to Grow and Thrive
Local business partnerships, built through community collaboration, create a steadier way to be seen and believed without constantly chasing attention.
Advisory July 16, 2026
Luxury Liabilities: Serving High-Net-Worth Clients
Managing the lifestyles of the rich and famous has its appeal, but not everything is glitter and gold. Though these engagements offer intriguing and lucrative opportunities, they also present heightened risks.
Financial Reporting July 16, 2026
Why Small Business Clients Keep Getting Depreciation Wrong — And What CPAs Can Do About It
Fixed asset management isn't exciting but it's easy to get wrong. That makes it an under-served advisory opportunity.
Taxes July 16, 2026
Las Vegas Tax Preparer and 11 Others Indicted in $14M COVID Loan Fraud Scheme
Tax preparer Charles Omonzokpia Usigbe and 11 others, accused of conspiring to fraudulently obtain more than $14 million in COVID relief loans, were indicted by a federal grand jury in Nevada, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
Financial Reporting July 15, 2026
Expensify Launches Consolidated Travel Billing to Simplify How Companies Pay for Business Travel
Companies can now pay for flights, hotels, cars, and rail booked through Expensify Travel in one monthly bill.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 15, 2026
Shultz Huber & Associates Expands Its Footprint in Ohio
Regional accounting firm Shultz Huber & Associates has added Stroh, Johnson & Company, with locations in Wapakoneta, Lima and Minster, OH.
Firm Management July 14, 2026
Prosperity Partners Flips Investors
Prosperity Partners has completed its first flip, as private equity group Lightyear Capital has made a majority investment in the Chicago-based tax, client accounting, and transaction support services firm, while Unity Partners maintains a minority stake.
Small Business July 14, 2026
NFIB Jobs Report: Small Business Openings Rebound
The June Jobs Report of the National Federation of Independent Business shows the Small Business Employment Index remained essentially flat, registering 100.2 in June after measuring 100.3 in May.
Small Business July 14, 2026
SMB AI Use Continues to Rise, But They Need Help
AI adoption among U.S. small businesses has risen to 66%, up from 55% a year ago.