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May 18, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission rescinded a policy Monday requiring defendants in settled enforcement actions not to publicly deny the SEC's allegations.
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May 18, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service increased overtime hours and pay for its employees after extensive staffing reductions and last fall's government shutdown.
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May 18, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service has improved its ability to flag returns for signs of identity theft, adjusting its filters to reduce false positives and spot fraud.
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May 18, 2026
The case centers on PwC's auditing work for Evergrande, an emblem of China's property crisis since it defaulted in 2021.
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May 18, 2026
Employees were asked to offer up their own tax returns as training data for the company's Grok chatbot, promising a $420 payment as incentive for doing so. Two months later, those payments still haven't materialized.
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May 18, 2026
The discourse surrounding the future of accounting has largely centered on automation, AI and digital transformation. Yet many firms face a more immediate issue.
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May 18, 2026
Officials have discussed creating a $1.7 billion federal fund to pay victims of so-called government weaponization to resolve the lawsuit.
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May 18, 2026
The amount of the fund is set at $1.776 billion, an apparent reference to the year 1776 and the creation of the U.S.
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May 18, 2026
Lewis Group CPAs acquired specialty-trades accounting firm Atlas Accounting Group in April, expanding its presence in the Pacific Northwest
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May 18, 2026
Technology is not replacing accountants. But it is changing what accounting work involves, and the change is further along than most realize.
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May 18, 2026
Will the profession wait for the AI equivalent of 1929 before applying what it already knows? The answer begins with examining what the current AI assurance landscape provides and what it does not.
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May 15, 2026
Regional Leader Abbott, Stringham & Lynch acquired San Jose, California-based ArightCo.
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May 15, 2026
The American Institute of CPAs sent a list of nearly 200 recommendations to the Internal Revenue Service for the IRS's 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan.
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May 15, 2026
Most firm owners focus on the revenue lever they have pulled their whole career, but they may never have touched the other lever.
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May 15, 2026
Plus, Xero announces XeroForce custom AI agent builder; Emburse releases new AI purchasing agent; and other news and updates from the accounting tech world.
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May 15, 2026
California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a new tax on cloud-based software sales, turning to the technology sector for billions of dollars in new revenue.
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May 15, 2026
California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a new tax on cloud-based software sales, turning to the technology sector for billions of dollars in new revenue as the state's budget is being lifted by the artificial-intelligence boom.
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May 15, 2026
Plus, WICPA elects new chair; RSM announces a big slate of leadership appointments; Weaver names a new head of its India ops; and more firm and personnel news.
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May 15, 2026
The proposed tax would be levied at 1% of the purchase price and would be paid by the buyer.
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May 15, 2026
Public accounting firms are having their own awkward conversation between the firm they built and the firm they now need to become.
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May 14, 2026
Ghost payroll; non-existent businesses; save you from paying; and other highlights of recent tax cases.
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May 14, 2026
Executives from the Top 100 Firms and Regional Leaders share their approaches on adopting and implementing artificial intellgience.
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May 14, 2026
The American Institute of CPAs approved a standards update to modernize how CPAs get audit evidence via external confirmation procedures.
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May 14, 2026
The Financial Accounting Standards Board decided to add several projects to its technical agenda.
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May 14, 2026
Intuit announced new features and enhancements for its Intuit Enterprise Suite platform for mid-market businesses with more complex needs.
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May 14, 2026
The Senate Banking Committee advanced a landmark digital asset market structure bill after months of negotiations, signaling fresh momentum for the measure.
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May 14, 2026
The administrative approach to R&D credits needs to shift away from the current once-a-year scramble within companies.
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May 14, 2026
The industry framing of "what can AI do?" is mismatched with how AI is deployed today, and the conclusions can leave firms a tax season behind their peers.
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May 13, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service established a significant issue ruling program to allow corporate taxpayers to request rulings on certain issues.
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May 13, 2026
Bidding a fond farewell to our longtime managing editor sparks some thoughts on who should be working for who.
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May 13, 2026
The IRS provided more details about the settlements it's offering for a limited time in syndicated conservation easement and historic preservation claims.
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May 13, 2026
The Top 50 Firm will acquire Troy, Michigan-based Gordon Advisors, making the state one of its largest geographic markets.
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May 13, 2026
Are you sure it was the vendor's fault? Here are tips for a better outcome the second time around.
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May 13, 2026
Are you sure it was the vendor's fault? Here are tips for a better outcome the second time around.
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May 13, 2026
Wolters Kluwer announced that CCH Axcess Advisor, which entered limited release late last year, is now generally available for firms.
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May 13, 2026
Wolters Kluwer announced that CCH Axcess Advisor, which entered limited release late last year, is now generally available for firms.
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May 13, 2026
For a small number of New Yorkers who own luxury second homes in the city, the prospect of seeing their property tax rates go up is still alive.
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May 13, 2026
For a small number of New Yorkers who own luxury second homes in the city, the prospect of seeing their property tax rates go up is still alive.
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May 13, 2026
Accounting Today is now accepting submissions for its annual list of the top value-added resellers in the accounting space. Our deadline is end-of-day June 2.
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May 13, 2026
Poland will continue working on legislation to tax digital platforms, the finance minister said, despite threats of retaliation from the Trump administration.
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May 12, 2026
"Pied-à-terre" tax; warning shot; Section 122 tariffs; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.
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May 12, 2026
The payments are being processed through a new online government portal and will include interest on duties paid across more than 8 million import entries.
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May 12, 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ditched his plan to raise New Yorkers' property taxes, an unpopular measure he threatened to use to help close a deficit.
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May 12, 2026
Individual and corporate tax receipts dropped in the wake of President Donald Trump's signature tax cut legislation.
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May 12, 2026
Speaker Mike Johnson called suspending the federal gas tax "an intriguing idea" but didn't commit to a timeline as momentum builds in both chambers to take action.
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May 12, 2026
The median fraud loss per case in the ACFE study was $104,000, but the average loss per case was $1,457,000, while 20% had losses of more than $1 million.
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May 12, 2026
The Top 50 Firm acquired Owings Mills, Maryland-based Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn, expanding the firm's Mid-Atlantic presence.
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May 12, 2026
The Top 100 Firm acquired a Miami-based firm that specializes in international tax consulting, estate and trust matters, and tax planning.
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May 12, 2026
The Top 25 Firm acquired Sharff, Wittmer, Kurtz, Jackson & Diaz, expanding its presence in Florida.
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May 12, 2026
Instead of worrying about future hiring needs, it's time for firm leaders to fully understand the major drivers smoothing out the talent crunch.
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May 12, 2026
Big Four firm KPMG signed 17 new SEC audit engagements, followed closely by Deloitte, CBIZ and Carr Riggs & Ingram.
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May 12, 2026
A federal gasoline tax holiday as proposed by President Trump would result in billions of dollars in lost tax revenue each month, budget analysts say.
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May 11, 2026
The serious new pressures facing governments of all sizes are changing their financial reporting, says GASB Chair Joel Black.
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May 11, 2026
President Donald Trump voiced support for a gasoline tax holiday to counter rising prices at the pump, as the cost of oil soars while the war with Iran drags on.
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May 11, 2026
President Donald Trump voiced support for a gasoline tax holiday to counter rising prices at the pump, as the cost of oil soars while the war with Iran drags on.
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May 11, 2026
Whitman Advisory, Maxwell Leadership and Lions Pride Leadership partnered to launch a leadership development and coaching company.
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May 11, 2026
Tax delinquency is increasing among federal government employees as well as retirees, according to a new report.
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May 11, 2026
The Top 50 Firm acquired Miami-based Parlade Schaefer Schortz, expanding its presence in the South Florida market and healthcare sector.
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May 11, 2026
Internal auditors are facing a heightened risk of fraud at organizations as schemes change and internal controls weaken over time, according to a new report.
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May 11, 2026
The American Institute of CPAs wants more information on a provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act imposing an excise tax on tax-exempt organizations.
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May 11, 2026
The idea of semi-annual reporting is a guaranteed self-inflicted disaster, like using a knife while gripping the blade instead of the handle.
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May 11, 2026
Top 10 Firm Grant Thornton announced the launch of gtap, a proprietary audit infrastructure intended to redefine how the firm performs audits.
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May 11, 2026
Top 10 Firm Grant Thornton announced the launch of gtap, a proprietary audit infrastructure intended to redefine how the firm performs audits.
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May 11, 2026
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is planning to participate in President Donald Trump's controversial federal school choice program.
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May 11, 2026
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is planning to participate in President Donald Trump's controversial federal school choice program.
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May 11, 2026
New York officials are trying to give shape to the pied-à-terre tax proposed by Governor Kathy Hochul, with significant questions still unresolved.
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May 11, 2026
New York officials are trying to give shape to the pied-à-terre tax proposed by Governor Kathy Hochul, with significant questions still unresolved.
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May 11, 2026
When a CPA signs off on a work product that an AI system helped produce, what is the independent verification standard that certifies the system producing that work is actually reliable? There isn't one.
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May 08, 2026
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board added several items to its research agenda, but decided against adding a project on cybersecurity disclosures.
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May 08, 2026
The majority of employees don't use all the paid time off available to them, so many companies are steadily accumulating a huge line item on their balance sheets.
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May 08, 2026
Intuit has expanded further into payroll, time tracking, benefits, onboarding and other human capital needs through its new solution, QuickBooks Workforce.
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May 08, 2026
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report surpassed economists' expectations, as the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.3%.
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May 08, 2026
Digits announces Schedules for accrual accounting workflows; Suralink introduces Workpaper Suite Intelligence; Xero announces Xero Coaches; and other news and updates from the accounting tech world.
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May 08, 2026
Plus, Forvis Mazars promotes 50 new partners and managing directors; CohnReznick names a new chief technology officer; and more personnel and firm news from across the profession.
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May 08, 2026
One of the nation's largest solar installers filed for bankruptcy last month, citing the phaseout of federal tax credits and Trump's executive orders.
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May 08, 2026
One of the nation's largest solar installers filed for bankruptcy last month, citing the phaseout of federal tax credits and Trump's executive orders.
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May 08, 2026
A divided three-judge panel granted a request by a group of small businesses and two dozen mostly Democrat-led states to invalidate the tariffs.
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May 08, 2026
A divided three-judge panel granted a request by a group of small businesses and two dozen mostly Democrat-led states to invalidate the tariffs.
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May 08, 2026
Rod Drury, the founder of ASX-listed accounting software firm Xero, has handed back the New Zealander of the Year prize he won just weeks ago.
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May 08, 2026
Rod Drury, the founder of ASX-listed accounting software firm Xero, has handed back the New Zealander of the Year prize he won just weeks ago.
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May 08, 2026
Clients are beginning to assume that if technology can forecast trends, flag anomalies and surface insights instantly, then their accountant should be doing the same.
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May 08, 2026
Accounting ERP provider Sage announced a wide variety of new offerings and enhancements for both general business customers as well as the CPAs that serve them.
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May 07, 2026
Financial conquest; getting plastered; Bill of Information; and other highlights of recent tax cases.
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May 07, 2026
Officials discussed the SEC's proposal for a semi-annual reporting option along with new accounting standards at a Baruch College conference.
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May 07, 2026
To begin your AI journey, here is a four-step plan that firms can use to transition from experimentation to execution, in a safe, practical manner.
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May 07, 2026
To begin your AI journey, here is a four-step plan that firms can use to transition from experimentation to execution, in a safe, practical manner.
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May 07, 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers settled on a pied-à-terre levy aimed at high earners who don't call the city home.
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May 07, 2026
The Top 100 Firm acquired Massachusetts-based Restaurant Accounting Solutions, strengthening its expertise in the restaurant industry.
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May 07, 2026
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board posted updates to its projects as it waits for public comments on its 2026-2030 strategic priorities.
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May 06, 2026
The deal adds to Aprio Legal's Arizona footprint and marks the firm's entry into the cannabis industry.
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May 06, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service plans to offer settlements in syndicated conservation easement cases, but only for a limited time, as it unveils an updated website.
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May 06, 2026
The survey window for our "Wealth Magnets" annual ranking of the top CPA financial planners by assets under management has been extended until Friday, May 8.
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May 06, 2026
Boomer Consulting launched a Tax Leader Circle and Audit Leader Circle.
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May 06, 2026
Plante Moran will expand into Mexico as JA Del Río joins the firm, effective July 1.
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May 06, 2026
From doer to reviewer, the future of accounting isn't about knowing the answer. It's about knowing when the answer might be wrong.
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May 06, 2026
Small businesses with less than 50 employees continued to add jobs last month despite the growth in gas prices, according to a report from Paychex.
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May 06, 2026
Small businesses with less than 50 employees continued to add jobs last month despite the growth in gas prices, according to a report from Paychex.
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May 06, 2026
Overall job gains came despite despite losses in the professional and business services sector, while annual pay grew 4.4% year over year.
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May 06, 2026
Overall job gains came despite despite losses in the professional and business services sector, while annual pay grew 4.4% year over year.
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May 06, 2026
The department's final regulations on which types of professional degree programs can receive loans of up to $200,000 ruled out the accounting profession.
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