IRS fraud rings move beyond tax refund theft
Fraudsters have been active again this tax season, but the increasing power of artificial intelligence is helping supercharge the danger of tax scams.

IRS warns preparers about misappropriating refunds
The IRS's Office of Professional Responsibility warned tax preparers of endorsing or negotiating taxpayers' federal refunds.

IFIAR sees global uptick in audit inspection problems
The International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators released a report summarizing its annual survey of inspection findings from audit regulators around the world.

GASB considers restructuring accounting literature
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board is proposing to overhaul the structure for providing guidance on U.S. GAAP for state and local governments.

Five signals M&A advisors should watch in 2026
If your clients been waiting for the merger market to fully reopen, they're not alone — and 2026 may be the year their patience runs out.

Iran war spurs states to consider gas tax halt
The war in Iran is prompting states across the country to consider temporarily cutting fuel taxes, a relief measure that could cost them millions of dollars.

Santa Clauses get a tax break on tips, but not accountants or tax pros
The IRS declined to include accountants or tax preparers as qualified occupations, despite support in public comments.

Maryland approves licensure pathways bill
The bill creates an alternative path to CPA licensure, and it awaits the signature of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, after which it will go into effect on Oct. 1, 2026.

Forget cross-selling
Growth consultant Gale Crosley talks about how firms can build truly client-centered approaches to growth that go far beyond cross-selling.

The biggest issues facing accounting firms
Leaders from the Top 100 Firm name the top challenges to the profession — from private equity and tech, to staffing and change management.