Accounting February 19, 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.
Technology February 24, 2026
Xero: Online Bill Payments Now Available
The online bill payments feature was designed to help small businesses turn bill payments from a constant headache into a more predictable, manageable part of running the business, Xero says.
Technology February 24, 2026
April Unveils AI Tax Platform for Wealth Management Firms
The new platform gives financial advisors a real-time view into client tax workflows, documents, and insights while enabling a more efficient filing process, april said Feb. 23.
Payroll February 24, 2026
1 in 3 Workers Fear Job Loss in 2026 as ‘The Great Stay’ Persists
Nearly half (49%) believe the labor market will worsen, while two-thirds (65%) say they do not plan to look for a job in the coming year.
Artificial Intelligence February 24, 2026
Propense Launches 24/7 Agentic AI Client Service Partner for Professional Services Firms
Hatfield continuously monitors a partner’s book of business, surfacing timely risks, cross-selling opportunities, and meaningful milestones—such as client birthdays and anniversaries.
Financial Reporting February 24, 2026
Judgment Areas in Financial Reporting That Trigger Restatements
Financial reporting quality depends not just on technical compliance but on the strength of the judgments that sit behind every estimate, classification, and disclosure.
Accounting February 23, 2026
Report Shows Finance AI Automation Gap as 76% Plan Investment, Only 6% Deliver Advanced Implementation
Only 3% of respondents anticipate net job growth, suggesting increased pressure on existing teams to deliver more output with the same resources.
Firm Management February 23, 2026
Where AI Is Shifting the Nature of Accounting Work
For lots of accounting firms, AI adoption has unfolded gradually through implementation of a variety of tools that primarily deliver efficiency in focused and meaningful ways.
Payroll February 23, 2026
Do Tax Pros and Accountants Get Enough ‘Mental Health’ Days?
It’s important for all of us to take care of our mental health at work. Even if your employer doesn’t provide PTO especially for mental health, you can help yourself do a reset.
Financial Reporting February 23, 2026
The Future is Fractional: How a Growing Model Is Reshaping the Accounting Profession
This convergence of workforce evolution and business need has created an opportunity that's reshaping how accounting professionals serve businesses: enter the fractional model.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 23, 2026
Doeren Mayhew Snaps Up Dent Moses in Alabama
The top 50 firm has acquired Birmingham, AL-based CPA firm Dent Moses and its affiliate, Impact Technology Group, expanding its presence in the Southeast and broadening its technology service offering.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 23, 2026
Platform Accounting Enters Connecticut After Latest Move
Platform Accounting Group has added its first Connecticut-based firm as Smeriglio Associates has joined Platform as Green Coast Advisors.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 23, 2026
Bowers Adds Sciarabba Walker in New York
Syracuse, NY-based accounting firm Bowers CPAs & Advisors is expanding in the Ithaca, NY, area by joining forces with CPA firm Sciarabba Walker in a deal expected to close on July 1.