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.
Accounting May 18, 2026
COSO Begins Search for New Board Chair
The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission has begun its search for a new board chair to succeed Lucia Wind, whose term ends on Dec. 31.
Taxes May 18, 2026
AICPA Recommends Nearly 200 Guidance Priorities for the IRS
The American Institute of CPAs provided the IRS with 193 recommendations for the tax agency's 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan.
Taxes May 18, 2026
IRS Lays Out Terms for Conservation Easement Dispute Settlements
The IRS last week announced the terms of a new settlement opportunity for eligible taxpayers involved in syndicated conservation easement or historic preservation easement disputes with the tax agency.
Technology May 18, 2026
CLA Unveils CLA One Digital Service for Clients
The top 15 firm has launched CLA One Digital, a unified digital services offering designed to help clients modernize operations, reduce risk, and achieve measurable business outcomes.
Firm Management May 18, 2026
Column: The Day I Got Serious About Metrics
A firm owner discusses the importance of building a robust measurement system to gain clear visibility into the firm's performance.
Auditing May 15, 2026
Group Audits: Why Complexity Persists and Why Judgment Still Matters Most
Under new, risk-based standards, group auditors still face critical judgements about complex matters.
Marketing May 15, 2026
The Simple Lead Generation Funnel Most Accounting Firms Are Missing
A lead generation funnel is simply the path a potential client takes from first hearing about your firm to becoming a paying client.
Firm Management June 9, 2026 Sponsored
Archived Webinar: Ask Ryan Lazanis Anything
Tax season might be in the rearview mirror, but for many firm owners, the sprint never ends. If you feel like your firm is running you, instead of the other way around, bring your questions to Ryan Lazanis, CPA, of Future Firm Accelerate in this “Ask Me Anything” webinar.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 15, 2026
Abbott, Stringham & Lynch Adds Accounting Solutions Firm ArightCo
Abbott, Stringham & Lynch, a full-service CPA firm in Silicon Valley, CA, has acquired San Jose, CA-based ArightCo, an integrated finance and accounting partner for midsized organizations.
IRS May 14, 2026
Hiring Watch: IRS is Looking for a Few Good Appeals Officers
If you've ever yearned to work in the IRS Independent Office of Appeals, now's your chance.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 14, 2026
Ascend Brings Alabama-Based Jackson Thornton Into the Fold
Montgomery, AL-based Jackson Thornton, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 accounting firm, has joined the Ascend platform.
Audit Standards May 14, 2026
AICPA’s Auditing Board Updates Confirmation Standards
The American Institute of CPAs' Auditing Standards Board approved a standards update on Thursday that aims to modernize how CPAs obtain audit evidence through external confirmation procedures.