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Leah was first introduced in 2022 as the company’s AI solution, offering a more intuitive, simple and human-centered way for users to interact with AI across their daily work.- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/01/05/contractpodai-rebrands-as-leah-with-focus-on-ai-vision/175798/

ContractPodAi Rebrands as Leah, With Focus on AI Vision

Leah was first introduced in 2022 as the company’s AI solution, offering a more intuitive, simple and human-centered way for users to interact with AI across their daily work.

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January 9, 2026 at 11:15 PM

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The top 30 accounting firm has expanded its presence in the greater Philadelphia metro area after merging with Bowman & Co., a CPA firm with three offices in southern New Jersey, effective Jan. 1.- https://ow.ly/l5pV50XSh9P

PKF O'Connor Davies Merges in Bowman & Co. in New Jersey

The top 30 accounting firm has expanded its presence in the greater Philadelphia metro area after merging with Bowman & Co., a CPA firm with three offices in southern New Jersey, effective Jan. 1.

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January 9, 2026 at 9:15 PM

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The AICPA is requesting that the IRS leverage the use of its online taxpayer accounts to streamline the extension request submissions and notifications for section 1033 requests.- https://ow.ly/vRQv50XSAGi

AICPA Recommends Automating Extension Process for Taxpayers Affected by Federally Declared Disasters

The AICPA is requesting that the IRS leverage the use of its online taxpayer accounts to streamline the extension request submissions and notifications for section 1033 requests.

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January 9, 2026 at 8:45 PM

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Easy way to estimate when you can get your income tax refund in 2026. No calculator and no need to enter personal information, just an easy chart.- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/12/28/2026-income-tax-refund-dates-and-calendar-when-will-i-get-my-tax-refund/174910/

2026 Income Tax Refund Dates and Calendar - When Will I Get My Tax Refund?

Easy way to estimate when you can get your income tax refund in 2026. No calculator and no need to enter personal information, just an easy chart.

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January 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM

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When it comes to the year ahead, 32% think their personal finances will worsen in 2026, Bankrate’s recent Financial Outlook Survey found—the highest level of pessimism since 2018.- https://ow.ly/Q1Eq50XSgIO

Survey: Fewer Americans Believe Their Finances Will Improve in the Year Ahead, Compared to Past 2 Years

When it comes to the year ahead, 32% think their personal finances will worsen in 2026, Bankrate’s recent Financial Outlook Survey found—the highest level of pessimism since 2018.

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January 9, 2026 at 7:15 PM

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Live from #CES2026 - @RomanCITP gives a rundown of #accountingtech and #businesstech - The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kicked off this week showcasing the latest technologies, trends, and gadgets coming to your home and your office. - https://ow.ly/qTt050XTMbx

2026 CES Top Techs and Gadgets

The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kicked off this week showcasing the latest technologies, trends, and gadgets coming to your home and your office.

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January 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM

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Starting a company is hard, but running it is harder—especially if you have employees, as most small businesses do. HR, in particular, is full of minefields related to taxes and other regulatory compliance.- https://ow.ly/p8jB50XShaT

How to Avoid Costly Payroll Tax Mistakes

Starting a company is hard, but running it is harder—especially if you have employees, as most small businesses do. HR, in particular, is full of minefields related to taxes and other regulatory compliance.

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January 9, 2026 at 6:15 PM

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The lawsuit filed by opponents of Michigan's 24% wholesale marijuana tax that took effect Jan. 1 may continue, a Court of Claims judge ruled on Jan. 5.- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/01/06/judge-allows-lawsuit-challenging-michigans-new-24-marijuana-tax-to-proceed/175880/

Judge Allows Lawsuit Challenging Michigan’s New 24% Marijuana Tax to Proceed

The lawsuit filed by opponents of Michigan's 24% wholesale marijuana tax that took effect Jan. 1 may continue, a Court of Claims judge ruled on Jan. 5.

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January 9, 2026 at 4:45 PM

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IRS: 2026 Tax Filing Season to Start Jan. 26- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/01/08/irs-2026-tax-filing-season-to-start-jan-26/176075/

IRS: 2026 Tax Filing Season to Start Jan. 26

The IRS expects to receive about 164 million individual income tax returns this year, with most taxpayers filing electronically.

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January 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM

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The top 30 accounting firm now has its first office in South Carolina after announcing a deal Monday to merge with Manley Garvin, a Greenwood-based firm that provides tax, accounting, and assurance services.- https://ow.ly/3joJ50XSh8U

UHY Combines with Manley Garvin in South Carolina

The top 30 accounting firm now has its first office in South Carolina after announcing a deal Monday to merge with Manley Garvin, a Greenwood-based firm that provides tax, accounting, and assurance services.

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January 9, 2026 at 3:15 PM

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All of the sessions from #EnsuringSuccess 2025 are now online for on-demand viewing. Note that CPE credit was only available for participants of the live event. - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRI39VFRcjvRg4YHiYZcGMSjvCypnz-Z-

Ensuring Success 2025

Ensuring Success is the largest free, streaming CPE (Continuing Professional Education) conference for accountants and tax professionals, hosted by CPA Pract...

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January 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM

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Live from #CES2026 - @RomanCITP gives a rundown of #accountingtech and #businesstech - The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kicked off this week showcasing the latest technologies, trends, and gadgets coming to your home and your office. - https://ow.ly/ajME50XTMbn

2026 CES Top Techs and Gadgets

The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kicked off this week showcasing the latest technologies, trends, and gadgets coming to your home and your office.

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January 9, 2026 at 1:15 AM