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.
Taxes July 15, 2026
Here’s How Much Americans Pay in Taxes Over Their Lifetime
In fiscal year 2025, the federal government collected $2.66 trillion in individual income taxes. But how much will the average American pay in income and other taxes throughout their lifetime?
Risk Management July 15, 2026
Grant Thornton Advisors Partners with Fieldguide for Agentic AI for Risk and Control Services
Fieldguide’s agentic platform will be the technology foundation behind CompliAI, Grant Thornton’s AI controls and risk assessment tool.
Taxes July 15, 2026
Tax-Exempt Organizations and the IRS: FY25 Audit and Penalty Increase and How to Prepare
The old adage “the best defense is a good offense” applies equally to football games and IRS tax-exempt audits.
Firm Management July 15, 2026
Real Products in 2026? – AI and Application Progress – What We See, and How You Can Get There
Understanding what the client wants is the beginning of advisory. Advisory is quite different from what the client would expect from compliance services.
Taxes July 15, 2026
Make the IRS an Offer It Can’t Refuse
The IRS won’t agree to an offer-in-compromise unless the amount offered is equal to or greater than the reasonable collection potential.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 15, 2026
Shultz Huber & Associates Expands Its Footprint in Ohio
Regional accounting firm Shultz Huber & Associates has added Stroh, Johnson & Company, with locations in Wapakoneta, Lima and Minster, OH.
Technology July 14, 2026
Acumatica Buys Vertrax
Cloud ERP company Acumatica has acquired Vertrax, a provider of cloud-native software solutions for the fuel and energy distribution industry and a longtime Acumatica partner.
Taxes July 14, 2026
AICPA Expresses Support for Bill to End Tax Penalties on American Hostages
The bill would provide tax relief to Americans and their families if they are unlawfully detained or held hostage abroad.
Firm Management July 14, 2026
Prosperity Partners Flips Investors
Prosperity Partners has completed its first flip, as private equity group Lightyear Capital has made a majority investment in the Chicago-based tax, client accounting, and transaction support services firm, while Unity Partners maintains a minority stake.
Firm Management July 14, 2026
Platform Accounting Group Opens in South Carolina
This marks Platform’s first South Carolina-based location and expands its reach in the Southeastern United States.
Artificial Intelligence July 14, 2026
HBK Monitor360 Smart Monitoring Platform Brings Physics-Informed AI to Critical Assets
A key differentiator for HBK Monitor360 is its physics-informed AI approach, which draws on HBK’s long-standing experience in engineering and sensor technology.
Small Business July 14, 2026
NFIB Jobs Report: Small Business Openings Rebound
The June Jobs Report of the National Federation of Independent Business shows the Small Business Employment Index remained essentially flat, registering 100.2 in June after measuring 100.3 in May.