|
Jan 30, 2026
The pros and cons of Trump's pitch to move from quarterly financial reporting to semiannual are not as clear-cut as either side thinks.
|
|
Jan 30, 2026
Plus, Melio unveils "Agent Mel" AI; Rillet announces continuous close, Brex integration, auto-booking for journal entries; and other accounting tech news and updates.
|
|
Jan 30, 2026
UHY appoints 13 new managing directors; Weaver relocates Austin office; and more news from across the profession.
|
|
Jan 30, 2026
Partnerships between CPAs and RIAs are on the rise, but care must be taken to avoid actual or perceived improprieties when considering compensation.
|
|
Jan 30, 2026
The SEC will drop a lawsuit against the former VP of a construction company accusing him of fraudulent accounting in projects including New York's Kosciuszko Bridge.
|
|
Jan 30, 2026
President Trump and Senate Democrats reached a tentative deal to avert a disruptive government shutdown as the White House continues to negotiate with Democrats.
|
|
Jan 30, 2026
The lawsuit by a sitting president against the government he leads puts Trump in a highly unusual position in the case.
|
|
Jan 29, 2026
The White House Council of Economic Advisers released a research study analyzing the economic impact of state income tax elimination.
|
|
Jan 29, 2026
The White House Council of Economic Advisers released a research study analyzing the economic impact of state income tax elimination
|
|
Jan 29, 2026
The American Institute of CPAs is asking for a contingency plan keeping 100% of IRS employees on the job in case of a shutdown during tax season.
|
|
Jan 29, 2026
The American Institute of CPAs is asking for a contingency plan that keeps 100% of IRS employees on the job in case of a shutdown during tax season.
|
|
Jan 29, 2026
AI-guided impersonation attacks have become both more numerous and more sophisticated as the technology improves, and will likely not abate anytime soon.
|
|
Jan 29, 2026
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board released a standard to help entities consistently report climate-related risks and opportunities.
|
|
Jan 29, 2026
Accounting executives can learn a lot from new research on non-GAAP disclosure and M&A efficiency.
|
|
Jan 29, 2026
Alt5 replaced its auditor last month less than three weeks after hiring it, bringing on L J Soldinger Associates as its third audit firm in under two months.
|
|
Jan 29, 2026
Alt5 replaced its auditor last month less than three weeks after hiring it, bringing on L J Soldinger Associates as its third audit firm in under two months.
|
|
Jan 29, 2026
Intuit has created a Career Pipeline Program, with a commitment to upskill a million accounting students over the next five years.
|
|
Jan 29, 2026
Taxpayers could face long waits for IRS responses to questions on a slew of complicated new tax changes this filing season.
|
|
Jan 29, 2026
The Adopt, Test, Monitor (ATM) framework can help CPA firms navigate the overwhelming AI landscape. But the landscape has shifted dramatically since it was introduced. Here's the 2026 update.
|
|
Jan 28, 2026
The accounts give wealthy investors more opportunities to place alternative vehicles in a tax-advantaged retirement nest egg. But mistakes can be costly.
|
|
Jan 28, 2026
Sorren, a rapidly growing firm based in Meridian, Idaho, has added Hess & Rohmer in Gainesville, Texas, bolstering its presence in the Lone Star State.
|
|
Jan 28, 2026
A recent poll found nearly half of accounting software buyers are disappointed by their purchase.
|
|
Jan 28, 2026
National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins warned in her annual report to Congress this tax season is likely to bring bigger challenges for taxpayers who encounter problems with the Internal Revenue Service.
|
|
Jan 28, 2026
The SEC charged Archer-Daniels-Midland Company and its three former executives with accounting and disclosure fraud.
|
|
Jan 28, 2026
The SEC charged Archer-Daniels-Midland Company and its three former executives with accounting and disclosure fraud.
|
|
Jan 28, 2026
Continuing professional education platform MyCPE One has introduced a website development service designed for CPA and accounting firms.
|
|
Jan 28, 2026
Taxes are heavily context dependent, complex and require precise calculations. The consequences of getting them wrong are significant.
|
|
Jan 28, 2026
The New York City mayor is amping up pressure on Governor Kathy Hochul to hike taxes for the richest residents and corporations.
|
|
Jan 27, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service posted a fact sheet about its move away from paper checks to electronic payments for taxes and tax refunds.
|
|
Jan 27, 2026
The Maryland Association of CPAs visited the state capital in Annapolis to lobby for changes to CPA licensure and other laws.
|
|
Jan 27, 2026
AAFCPAs, a Top 100 Firm based in Westborough, Massachusetts, has acquired McLaren & Associates CPAs, a firm specializing in forensic accounting.
|
|
Jan 27, 2026
A group of Senate Democrats and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration are raising questions about the impact of IRS funding cuts.
|
|
Jan 27, 2026
Knowing exactly who you serve — and why — is becoming one of the most powerful competitive advantages a small firm can develop.
|
|
Jan 27, 2026
Missed IRA RMDs can cost clients thousands, Vanguard research shows. But financial advisors can help erase tax penalties and avoid future ones with a few key strategies.
|
|
Jan 27, 2026
The announcement adds a prominent voice to a debate that has divided top Democrats and rattled Silicon Valley's elite.
|
|
Jan 27, 2026
The integration of AI in tax processes can streamline invoice management, improving accuracy and freeing teams for higher-value tasks.
|
|
Jan 27, 2026
The integration of AI in tax processes can streamline invoice management, improving accuracy and freeing teams for higher-value tasks.
|
|
Jan 26, 2026
The IRS issued a notice extending the deadline for making certain amendments to IRAs, SEP arrangements and SIMPLE IRA plans until Dec. 31, 2027.
|
|
Jan 26, 2026
The IRS offered relief from failure-to-pay penalties to nearly 5 million taxpayers during the pandemic, but 3.6 million have since taken steps to pay tax debts.
|
|
Jan 26, 2026
The Treasury Department canceled $21 million in contracts, alleging the consulting firm failed to protect taxpayer data, including President Trump's tax returns.
|
|
Jan 26, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service officially opened tax-filing season amid changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the threat of another government shutdown.
|
|
Jan 26, 2026
States generally assert taxing authority over income based on two core principles: residency and source.
|
|
Jan 26, 2026
PwC executives have asked teams to resume pitching for work with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund after a one-year ban expired.
|
|
Jan 26, 2026
Jennifer Wilson of ConvergenceCoaching cross-examines the potential impact of private equity on accounting firms, and on the profession as a whole.
|
|
Jan 25, 2026
'Cautious optimism' is the watchword for this tax season — but there's still plenty tax practitioners can do to make it run smoothly.
|
|
Jan 23, 2026
The bank plans to buy the closely held financial-technology company that focuses on corporate expense management and accounting for roughly 50% cash and 50% stock.
|
|
Jan 23, 2026
Whitman Transition Advisors and C-Suite Impact announced a merger to create a consulting firm under the name Whitman Advisory.
|
|
Jan 23, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury released a set of questions and answers on the new deduction for overtime pay under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
|
|
Jan 23, 2026
BDO USA partners with the LPGA while Weaver signs up a brand ambassador from the PGA; and other accounting firm and personnel news.
|
|
Jan 23, 2026
Larger M&A transactions and the resurgence of SPACs are reshaping the market, increasing the stakes for accurate, timely, and well-informed accounting decisions.
|
|
Jan 23, 2026
Plus, Schneider Downs Digital launches AI finance companion; Ramp introduces live budget tracking; and other accounting tech updates.
|
|
Jan 23, 2026
The OBBBA reshaped several baseline assumptions for 2026 planning around state and local tax, above-the-line deductions and updated inflation adjustments.
|
|
Jan 22, 2026
Credits galore; boost boast; and other highlights of recent tax cases.
|
|
Jan 22, 2026
The Tennessee Society of CPAs organized an annual visit to the state capital in Nashville to visit legislators and call on them to make changes in state laws.
|
|
Jan 22, 2026
The Top 75 Firm has added an audit and accounting firm in New York, the latest deal after receiving private equity funding.
|
|
Jan 22, 2026
The National Association of Tax Professionals unveiled two new credentials focusing on representation, due diligence and ethical practice.
|
|
Jan 22, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission approved a decreased budget for the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, plus a lower accounting support fee and salaries.
|
|
Jan 22, 2026
The Top 100 Firm based in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is expanding its financial institutions services by adding a firm headquartered in Central City, Nebraska.
|
|
Jan 22, 2026
The Big Four firm announced a new formalized engineering career path, offering a dedicated avenue for advancement based on technology skills and leadership.
|
|
Jan 22, 2026
The accounting profession is undergoing a dramatic transformation as artificial intelligence and intelligent process automation become central to daily operations.
|
|
Jan 22, 2026
Organizations with mature agentic AI governance frameworks are in the distinct minority, but this hasn't stopped leaders from rushing to implement the technology this coming year in a wide variety of applications.
|
|
Jan 22, 2026
AI is helping the accounting industry by doing the "boring stuff." That's a great start, but CPAs are now interested in having AI do even more. The problem is that AI comes with some risks.
|
|
Jan 21, 2026
Notice 2026-13 provides safe harbor explanations that may be used by plan administrators for explaining eligible rollover distributions.
|
|
Jan 21, 2026
AICPA president and CEO Mark Koziel told accountants about challenges to the credential by the federal government, states, companies and even accounting firms.
|
|
Jan 21, 2026
Half of accountants globally expect flexible career paths to replace linear career paths within the next decade, per an ACCA report.
|
|
Jan 21, 2026
April, a tax solutions platform, announced a partnership that will allow debit card holders to file their 2025 federal and state tax returns for free on PayPal's platform.
|
|
Jan 21, 2026
Katz, Sapper & Miller, a Top 50 Firm based in Indianapolis, has added an investment banking practice by acquiring Charter Capital Partners in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
|
|
Jan 21, 2026
IRS CEO Frank Bisgnano announced changes in the agency's executive ranks and priorities only a few days before the start of tax season on Jan. 26.
|
|
Jan 21, 2026
Here are four things your business clients should be doing today.
|
|
Jan 20, 2026
Professional development platform MyCPE One announced the release of a new skills assessment platform with an AI-powered anti-cheating monitor.
|
|
Jan 20, 2026
Pumping up energy credits; rental prop problems; the OBBBA and financial aid; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.
|
|
Jan 20, 2026
Courses and certifications will include AI, RPA, cybersecurity, data analytics and visualization, financial planning and analysis, sustainability and leadership.
|
|
Jan 20, 2026
Lucas Horsfall integrated Gettleson, Witzer & O'Connor of Encino, California. Wilson Lewis merged in Alexander, Almand & Bangs of Gainesville, Georgia.
|
|
Jan 20, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury said the payment of $1,776 for members of the military announced by President Trump last month would not be taxed.
|
|
Jan 20, 2026
Recent data finds that a significant fraction of accounting firms are changing their organizational structures to optimize for AI, especially when it comes to junior roles.
|
|
Jan 20, 2026
Here's why modern lease management is essential for financial planning, cross-departmental collaboration and compliance.
|
|
Jan 20, 2026
The measures could include tariffs, new taxes on tech companies or targeted curbs on investments in the EU.
|
|
Jan 20, 2026
Pennylane, a French startup that sells accounting software, has raised €175 million ($204 million) in a funding round led by growth equity investor TCV.
|
|
Jan 20, 2026
Rev. Proc. 2026-08 updates procedures for exemption from income tax on a group basis for 501(c) organizations that are under the control of a central organization.
|
|
Jan 20, 2026
Enrollment for undergraduate accounting majors increased for the third year in a row last fall, according to newly released figures.
|
|
Jan 20, 2026
The ballot initiative that was proposed by a California union as a way to fund health care.
|
|
Jan 19, 2026
The best firms don't build walls to keep clients in — they build wells clients never want to leave. Here are three keys.
|
|
Jan 19, 2026
The best firms don't build walls to keep clients in — they build wells clients never want to leave. Here are three keys.
|
|
Jan 19, 2026
New OBBBA restrictions mean wealthy donors lose deductions on smaller, routine gifts. Here is how to use DAFs and donation grouping to preserve tax benefits.
|
|
Jan 18, 2026
You can check out but you can never leave; job experience; and other highlights of recent tax cases.
|
|
Jan 16, 2026
The U.S. Department of Education is delaying involuntary collections of student loan debt by garnishing wages and seizing tax refunds.
|
|
Jan 16, 2026
The U.S. Department of Education is delaying involuntary collections of student loan debt by garnishing wages and seizing tax refunds.
|
|
Jan 16, 2026
The Association for Accounting Marketing is accepting nominations for its 2026 Marketer of the Year Award until Feb. 4.
|
|
Jan 16, 2026
FASB adds six to Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee; Brown Plus promotes 15; and more news from across the profession.
|
|
Jan 16, 2026
Statehouse skirmishes: the Gold Card; how returns get prepared; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.
|
|
Jan 16, 2026
Plus, Emburse announces Invoice Tax Validation; TaxStatus releases tax prep checklist, tax return history; and other accounting tech news and updates.
|
|
Jan 16, 2026
An increase in private equity acquisitions has made odd bedfellows of once-disparate, competing accounting firms.
|
|
Jan 16, 2026
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee proposed a higher tax on millionaires to help fill a hole in the state's budget.
|
|
Jan 16, 2026
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee proposed a higher tax on millionaires to help fill a hole in the state's budget.
|
|
Jan 15, 2026
Regulators officially approved 30 more funds last month, with more expected authorizations in 2026. Will financial advisors and their clients bite?
|
|
Jan 15, 2026
Accountants' confidence in the global economy remains weak entering 2026, citing economic pressures, cyber threats, and geopolitical and regulatory instability.
|
|
Jan 15, 2026
Notice 2026-11 from the IRS provides guidance on the permanent 100% additional first-year depreciation deduction provided by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
|
|
Jan 15, 2026
These five trends will influence accounting marketing in 2026 and distinguish firms that grow organically from those that fall behind.
|
|
Jan 15, 2026
The number of organizations that have deployed AI agents grew twofold in the past year, sparking changes in hiring patterns and market dynamics.
|
|
Jan 15, 2026
The Top 25 Firm based in New York has merged in a digital marketing and growth advisory firm based in Metairie, Louisiana.
|
|
