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.
Small Business February 2, 2026
Valentine’s Day Spending Expected to Reach New Records
Shoppers are budgeting a record $199.78 on average for gifts, an increase from $188.81 last year.
Accounting February 2, 2026
AICPA Unveils Initiative to Prepare the Next Generation of CPAs for Success
The Profession Ready Initiative is designed to identify and develop the skills early-career CPAs need for success in a rapidly evolving and increasingly AI-driven marketplace, the AICPA said.
Payroll Software February 2, 2026
AI + the Human Touch: The Best Answer to HR Software Chaos
The U.S. payroll and HR technology market now includes more than 5,700 software tools, many of which don’t communicate with one another.
Taxes February 2, 2026
IRS: Simple Payment Plans Have Expanded to Businesses
In an email to tax professionals on Monday, the IRS said it recently updated qualifications for Simple Payment Plans, formerly known as “streamlined installment agreements,” to include business taxpayers.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 2, 2026
Armanino Adds Step Up Consulting in California
The top 20 accounting firm announced Monday that it has brought aboard the team from Step Up Consulting, a Los Angeles-based woman- and minority-owned IT consulting firm.
PCAOB February 2, 2026
Retired EY Partner Tapped to Lead PCAOB
Demetrios "Jim" Logothetis, a 40-year veteran of Ernst & Young who retired as an audit partner from the Big Four firm in 2019, was picked as the new PCAOB chair by the SEC, which also appointed three new board members Jan. 30.
IRS February 2, 2026
IRS Seeks Applicants to Serve on ETAAC
The IRS announced last week that it's accepting applications for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee through Feb. 28.
Small Business February 2, 2026
Top 5 Skills to Start a Business After a Layoff in 2026
As the "forever layoff" era continues, an expert reveals several ways employees can turn a job loss into entrepreneurial success.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast January 30, 2026
AI Trends at CES 2026 – Part 3 – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Jan. 2026
Randy and Brian continue their CES 2026 coverage by focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) trends and new products that can help accounting firms, finance teams, and their clients. The Accounting Tech Lab is an ongoing series that explores the intersection of public accounting and technology.
Firm Management January 29, 2026
Perkins Coie Adds Family Office and Tax Lawyer Mohsen Ghazi as Partner in Chicago
Mohsen counsels family offices, fund sponsors, and high net worth clients on structuring tax-advantaged funds and family offices in the United States and abroad.
Accounting January 29, 2026
Intuit Sets Out to Inspire 1 Million Future Accountants Through New Pipeline Program
Intuit's new Career Pipeline Program is focused on equipping students with the critical digital, data, and advisory skills they need to pursue a career in accounting as artificial intelligence transforms the profession.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 29, 2026
Sorren Adds Hess & Rohmer in Texas
Gainesville, TX-based CPA and advisory firm Hess & Rohmer has joined Sorren, expanding the top 100 accounting firm's presence in the Lone Star State.