Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
Auditing June 30, 2026
Clients Who Wait for a Financial Audit Notice Pay Far More Than the Engagement Fee
There are practical steps that hold up well regardless of which regulatory framework applies to a given client.
General News June 29, 2026
Supreme Court Rules Trump May Fire Heads of Independent Agencies, But Not the Federal Reserve
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. announced two opinions, one of which bolstered the president's power as the chief executive and a second which said this authority did not extend to the Federal Reserve board.
Financial Reporting June 29, 2026
AI for Accounts Payable: The Everyday Problems It Solves
Traditional automation of the AP process has historically been used to solve the problems of manual AP, including inaccuracy. AI now builds on that, making the AP process smarter, faster, and more intuitive.
Financial Reporting June 29, 2026
BlackLine Expands Agentic Financial Operations Platform
To safely integrate AI into core operations, CFOs must solve for deep operational context, continuous governance, and auditor trust.
Accounting June 29, 2026
Onset of Mandatory Sustainability Requirements Begins to Impact Global Reporting, Study by IFAC, AICPA and CIMA Finds
While global companies still use a patchwork of sustainability-related standards, the survey found progress in a number of areas.
Technology June 29, 2026
Expanded CCH Axcess Expert AI to Deliver AI-Powered Scan and K-1 Automation
Early users are seeing efficiency gains of 30 to 70 percent across document-intensive workflows.
Small Business June 29, 2026
Xero Introduces Industry Benchmarking Intelligence for Small Businesses
Industry Benchmarks unlocks actionable intelligence to help businesses evaluate where they stand in relation to peers.
Financial Reporting June 29, 2026
Shield Introduces the First Governed AI Agent Designed to Close Compliance Alerts Autonomously
Together, the two agents broaden AmplifAI's coverage across detection, investigation, and governed resolution.
Small Business June 29, 2026
U.S. Commercial Insurance Rates Increased 2.5% in Q1 2026
Carriers reported an aggregate price increase of 2.5% in Q1 2026, down from 5.3% in Q1 2025.
Small Business June 26, 2026
Tax Court Doesn’t Horse Around in New Hobby Loss Case
After examining all the evidence, the Tax Court ruled that the activity doesn’t rise to the level of a business. Result: All the loss deductions are denied.
Accounting June 26, 2026
Intuit Connect ON: What You Need to Know About the Latest Platform Innovations
From Intuit QuickBooks core improvements to a reimagined partner program, the throughline was direct: Accountant feedback drives Intuit’s roadmap.
PCAOB June 26, 2026
PCAOB Unveils Firm Consultation Process to Drive Audit Quality Improvement
The new process for audit firms "aims to enhance the consistent interpretation and high-quality implementation of PCAOB standards and promote timely resolution of interpretive questions," the audit regulator says.