Technology February 25, 2026
Cook Says Fed May Not Be Able to Counter AI-Driven Job Loss
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook warned the U.S. central bank may not be able to counter rising unemployment driven by adoption of artificial intelligence.
Technology February 24, 2026
Basis Raises $100 Million to Deploy AI Agents for Accounting Firms
AI accounting startup Basis said Feb. 24 it has raised $100 million in Series B funding—led by venture capital firm Accel, along with GV (Google Ventures), billionaire investment banker Lloyd Blankfein, and with Khosla Ventures and other existing backers—at a $1.15 billion valuation.
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.
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.
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.
Taxes February 19, 2026
Most Taxpayers Trust Tax Pros Over AI for Tax Preparation, Survey Finds
A majority of Americans say they don't trust artificial intelligence to prepare their taxes—even less so now than last year, according to a new report from Invoice Home.
Technology February 19, 2026
Ramp Unveils Accounting Agent to Streamline Bookkeeping
The financial operations platform on Thursday launched Accounting Agent, a specialized AI agent that automates the manual parts of bookkeeping and month-end close.
Technology February 17, 2026
Emburse Releases AI-Powered Expense Compliance Solution
Emburse last week launched Emburse Assurance, a new AI-powered expense compliance solution that addresses policy issues before expenses are submitted and detects fraud, waste, and abuse post-submission.
Financial Planning February 17, 2026
MindBridge Announces Global Partnership with Genpact to Elevate Audit Analytics and Risk Consulting
Genpact will leverage the MindBridge financial intelligence platform across key client engagements to strengthen its ability to identify risks, surface anomalies, and deliver more thorough, data-driven outcomes.
Firm Management February 17, 2026
87% of Professional Services Teams Plan to Manage AI Agents as Part of Their Workforce
Nearly nine in ten (89%) professional services leaders also agree that future revenue growth will depend more on how effectively they scale AI than on how they scale headcount.
Accounting February 17, 2026
Report Shows CFOs are Entering a Defining Era as AI, Talent Reinvention, and Value Creation Reshape Role
The report indicates that Generative AI has moved well beyond experimentation. Finance teams are operationalizing AI for forecasting, automation, and decision support.