Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Advisory February 19, 2026
Online Creators Worried About Finances and Income Taxes – A Growing Opportunity for Tax and Accounting Pros
As the creator economy expands into what industry estimates place at a $205 billion global market, many content creators are discovering that growth brings new business responsibilities alongside creative opportunity.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast February 19, 2026
What is Model Context Protocol? – Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Feb. 2026
Randy and Brian explore the rapidly emerging Model Context Protocol (MCP) and why it may become one of the most important AI developments for accounting firms in 2026.
Accounting February 18, 2026
New Report from The IIA and AuditBoard Reveals Growing Awareness of AI-Enabled Fraud, Varying Perception of Audit Preparedness
While most practitioners view AI-enabled fraud as a moderate (58%) to high (27%) risk, confidence in preparedness remains limited.
Taxes February 18, 2026
2026 Tax Filing and Form 1099-K – Know the New Rules This Tax Season
People who earn income or receive payments through third-party settlement organizations like Cash App, eBay, Etsy, PayPal, and Venmo—for the payment of “goods or services”—may receive Form 1099-K this year. Here are the new rules.
Tax Planning February 18, 2026
Planning for Charitable Contributions in 2026
H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, made several changes to the tax rules for charitable contributions, including a new charitable contribution deduction for non-itemizers effective starting in 2026.
Taxes February 18, 2026
These States Have the Highest Property Tax Rates in 2026
The average U.S. household pays $3,119 per year in property taxes on their home, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and residents in the 26 states that levy vehicle property taxes pay an additional $499 annually.
Taxes February 18, 2026
TaxRock Launches AI Platform for IRS Risk Management
The platform replaces snapshot-based monitoring with continuous visibility into IRS account activity.
Financial Reporting February 17, 2026
Sage Adds New AI Functions to Intacct for Financial Analysis, Closes and Management
The latest updates strengthen Sage Intacct across close analytics, workflow automation, cash intelligence, and connected data access.
Payroll February 17, 2026
Workers Only Have 2-3 Hours of ‘Focus Time’ Per Day, Says New Study
The data defined "focus time" as uninterrupted work periods without meetings, messages, or tool switching.
Technology February 17, 2026
Emburse Releases AI-Powered Expense Compliance Solution
Emburse last week launched Emburse Assurance, a new AI-powered expense compliance solution that addresses policy issues before expenses are submitted and detects fraud, waste, and abuse post-submission.
Firm Management February 17, 2026
UHY Expands Presence in Upstate New York with Addition of CMJ LLP
In addition to CMJ joining, UHY also recently welcomed Alex W. Cruden III and Craig A. Cruden of Cruden & Company, CPAs PLLC to join their Albany, NY office along with their team.
February 17, 2026
Cherry Bekaert Acquires California Accounting Firm Richardson Kontogouris Emerson LLP
As part of the transaction, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC will acquire all of the assets related to RKE’s business advisory, tax and other nonattest services, while Cherry Bekaert LLP will acquire RKE’s attest assets.