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.
Artificial Intelligence August 19, 2026
How CPA Firms Can Use ChatGPT to Decode Client Behavior
When used strategically, ChatGPT can help CPA firms analyze client feedback, identify recurring concerns, understand changing expectations, and spot patterns that may indicate satisfaction or retention risks.
Small Business August 19, 2026
Xero Sees Strong Growth in U.S. and Announces New Payments Capabilities and Embedded Payroll with Gusto
Xero has announced significant product updates across its payments, payroll and bookkeeping offerings.
Accounting August 19, 2026
Frost’s Sentencing Delayed for Second Time
A federal judge delayed former Chattanooga accountant Jonathan Frost's sentencing for a second time Tuesday following a joint request from prosecutors and defense.
Accounting August 18, 2026
Hillary Salo Tapped as Next FASB Chair
Hillary Salo, who currently serves as vice chair of the Financial Accounting Standards Board and chair of the Emerging Issues Task Force, will succeed Richard Jones as FASB chair next year.
Accounting Standards August 18, 2026
FASB Proposal Could Shape How Stablecoins Are Classified as Cash Equivalents
Proposed rules drafted on Tuesday look to clarify how the current definition of cash equivalents applies to certain digital assets, such as stablecoins, and to increase transparency about the significant components of cash equivalents.
PCAOB August 18, 2026
PCAOB Provides Q&A for Auditors on QC 1000 Implementation
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board posted a new staff resource for auditors on Tuesday that provides answers to questions about the implementation of the audit regulator's new quality control standard.
Firm Management August 18, 2026
The Succession Crisis Reshaping Accounting
This isn’t simply a succession problem—it’s an industry-wide shift that could force thousands of accounting firms to sell, merge, or close, disrupting client relationships built over decades.
Payroll August 18, 2026
Bad Hiring is Costing Your Business More Than You Think
For many organizations, the real problem isn't a lack of talent. It's a hiring strategy driven by urgency instead of intention.
Accounting August 18, 2026
Sage Acquires Bangert for Onboarding in Sage Intacct Construction
For customers, this means a faster, more predictable path to Sage Intacct Construction.
Financial Reporting August 18, 2026
Why Change Management May Be Accounting’s Biggest AI Challenge
Treating technology adoption as an IT project is the biggest mistake a firm can make right now. It's a business-model decision.
Small Business August 18, 2026
Column: Small Businesses Despise Trump’s Tariffs—for Good Reason
This explains the odd spectacle of American toymakers, spice importers, wine merchants, and baby retailers being the voice of the tariff resistance in the courts.
Technology August 17, 2026
Melio Launches Expense Management Tool for SMBs
The accounts payable and receivable platform has introduced Melio Expense Management, a tool that lets businesses track and categorize card expenses in real time without switching credit cards or adopting new tools.