Firm Management September 10, 2026
The 150-Hour Rule is Fading. Is Your Hiring Plan Ready?
What does the shift to a 120-hour pathway do to how we hire, develop, and retain talent?
Software September 3, 2026
Why Client Software Costs Don’t Fall When Headcount Does—and What Advisors Should Review
A workforce reduction changes software demand immediately. Contract economics usually change only when the buyer acts before the next commercial deadline.
Accounting September 2, 2026
Stop Training CPAs for Yesterday’s Work
AI is changing how accountants spend their time and how talent development should evolve alongside the shift.
Accounting September 2, 2026
Split the Year With Your Bookkeeper So Tax Season Isn’t a Cleanup
Split the year, define the handoffs, and January becomes what it should have been all along: the start of tax season, not the end of last year’s bookkeeping.
State CPA Societies September 1, 2026
4 State Societies Aim to Advance Innovation in Professional Learning for CPAs
The state CPA societies for Florida, Georgia, Montana, and South Carolina are attempting to advance innovation in professional learning for accounting professionals through a new collaborative technology company, Five Storm Systems.
Nonprofit September 1, 2026
5 Controls CPAs Can Use Before a Nonprofit Expands Fundraising Across States
Here's how CPAs can turn a nonprofit's Form 990 work and fundraising plan into a repeatable readiness review.
Accounting June 9, 2026
New National Ad Campaign Highlights CPAs’ Trusted Expertise
The American Institute of CPAs launched a national brand campaign Tuesday championing the CPA profession, with trust as the central theme.
Technology June 5, 2026
GruntWorx, Jody Padar Present On-Demand Course to Help Tax Firms Design an Automated, Human‑Centered Workflow
GruntWorx announced Thursday the release of "Modern Tax Workflow: Process, Automation and the Human Advantage," a new on‑demand course taught by tax thought leader and educator Jody Padar.
IRS June 1, 2026
IRS Introduces Look-Back Interest Calculator for Long-Term Contracts
The IRS has unveiled a new Excel-based calculator to help businesses working on large, multi-year construction or manufacturing projects calculate the interest related to those contracts.
Taxes May 29, 2026
Property Tax Appeal Offers: Help Clients Look Beyond Gross Savings
No-upfront-fee appeal offers can be legitimate, but clients still need to know what is being challenged, what evidence exists, and what they would keep after fees.
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.
Technology February 16, 2026
The Decline of Human Intelligence in Tax Strategy: Is AI Replacing Smart Accountants?
While the industry is obsessed with how artificial intelligence will automate tax preparation, it is ignoring a much larger crisis: the decline of human intelligence in tax strategy.