Advisory April 24, 2026
5 M&A Signals CPAs Should Be Watching for Their Clients in 2026
The choppiness of the M&A market is an opening, not an obstacle. Use it to build a stronger advisory foundation with the clients who need it most.
Firm Management December 30, 2025
Accounting Firm Ascend Acquires Sweeney Conrad in Seattle, Expands West Coast Presense
Sweeney Conrad will adopt an alternative practice structure separating non-attest and attest services. Tax and business advisory services will be provided by Sweeney Conrad Advisors LLC.
Taxes December 30, 2025
IRS Raises Business Standard Mileage Rate to 72.5 Cents Per Mile for 2026
The IRS announced on Dec. 29 that the optional standard mileage rate for business use of automobiles will increase by 2.5 cents to 72.5 cents per mile driven in 2026.
Payroll December 30, 2025
Minimum Wage Rates to Rise in 22 States in 2026
In addition to the 19 states increasing wages effective Jan. 1, three more states will bump wages later in the year: Florida, Alaska and Oregon.
Firm Management December 30, 2025
The Future of the CPA Firm
The accounting and professional services industry has operated unchanged for decades, but a wave of change is about to wash over the sector.
Taxes December 29, 2025
Tax Court Affirms Nature of Constructive Dividends
In a new case, Alioto, TC Memo 2025-125, 12/4/25, a C corporation paid the personal expenses of its main shareholder, with adverse tax consequences.
Technology December 29, 2025
The 2026 Mandate: Why AI Governance and XAI Will Define Finance’s Future
The following strategies can help organizations achieve full executive alignment on their AI investments and gain trust and transparency with executives in every AI action.
Technology December 29, 2025
Is There a Cost Benefit to Software Hosting for CPA Firms?
Once they get an understanding of the direct and indirect cost benefits of accounting software hosting, CPA firm leaders can make an informed, strategic decision about their cloud transition.
Income Tax December 28, 2025
2026 Income Tax Refund Dates and Calendar – When Will I Get My Tax Refund?
Easy way to estimate when you can get your income tax refund in 2026. No calculator and no need to enter personal information, just an easy chart.
Technology December 27, 2025
Zoho Unveils New Spend Management, Billing Offerings
Zoho recently launched Zoho Spend, a spend management solution that includes payroll capabilities, and Zoho Billing Enterprise Edition, billing software that lets large businesses monetize their offerings, streamline their billing operations, and recognize revenue in real time.
PCAOB December 26, 2025
PCAOB Names William Ryan Acting Enforcement Director
Ryan, who is chief counsel of the PCAOB Enforcement Division, will assume the role following current PCAOB Enforcement Director Robert Rice’s retirement on Dec. 31, 2025.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast December 26, 2025
Selecting the Right AI Partner – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Dec. 2025
Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley are joined by Hrishikesh “Rishi” Pippadipally, partner and CIO at Wiss, to explore how accounting firms should evaluate and select AI partners.
Firm Management December 24, 2025
Grant Thornton Reaches Record $8.5 Billion of Global Revenue in 2025
The Grant Thornton network of global accounting firms raked in a record $8.5 billion of revenue for the 2025 financial year, an increase of 6.1% in local currency terms and 5.9% in U.S. dollar terms from the previous year.