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July 16, 2026

Networking for Accountants: How Relationships Turn Into Referrals

By: Western CPE Staff

Turn relationships into referrals with networking strategies for accountants looking to grow a practice that lasts.

July 9, 2026

IRS Is Phasing Out First Time Abate For Automatic Penalty Relief

By: Western CPE Staff

The IRS is replacing First Time Abate with Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP), applying relief automatically for compliant taxpayers.

July 9, 2026

Building Your Book of Business with Construction Accounting

By: Western CPE Staff

800,000-plus contractors need books kept and returns filed. Learn how you can build your business with construction accounting.

July 2, 2026

IRS Issues Its Introductory Guidelines on Responsible AI Use

By: Western CPE Staff

The IRS OPR’s first guidance on responsible AI use dropped. Circular 230 duties apply when you hand part of your work to a machine.

July 2, 2026

What is Forensic Accounting?

By: Western CPE Staff

What is forensic accounting? Who are these financial detectives using accounting, auditing, and investigative skill to solve financial mysteries?

June 25, 2026

What Is Cost Accounting? A Guide for Tax Pros

By: Western CPE Staff

What is cost accounting? A tax pro’s guide to its methods, how it differs from financial accounting, and where it meets tax.

June 23, 2026

Triage Your Client List Before the July 10, 2026 Kwong Deadline

By: Mark Seid, EA, CPA, USTCP

The July 10, 2026 Kwong deadline is closing. Learn how to triage your client list and decide who should file a protective Form 843 refund claim.

June 18, 2026

SEO for Accountants: A Beginner’s Guide

By: Western CPE Staff

A beginner’s guide to SEO for accountants. Claim your Google profile, build service pages, and answer client questions to attract new business online.

June 18, 2026

AI in Accounting: Where It Helps, Hurts, and How to Use It

By: Western CPE Staff

AI is reshaping accounting. Learn where it saves time, where it creates risk, and how to use it safely with the right policy and training.

June 12, 2026

Cybersecurity for Accounting Firms: What the FTC Safeguards Rule Requires

By: Western CPE Staff

Is your tax practice FTC Safeguards Rule compliant? Discover the 8 required safeguards, WISP guidance, and steps to protect sensitive client information.

June 12, 2026

How to Get New Clients for Your Accounting Firm: Insider Strategies to Win More Business

By: Western CPE Staff

Surefire strategies on how to get more accounting clients, from search engine optimization and social media marketing to networking tips and more.

May 28, 2026

How to Become a CFO: A Roadmap for CPAs

By: Western CPE Staff

Wondering how to become a CFO? Here’s the typical career arc, the realistic timeline, and the strategic and financial skills CPAs should start developing now.

May 28, 2026

Nonprofit Accounting Basics: What Makes 501(c)(3) Engagements Different

By: Western CPE Staff

Understand the basics of nonprofit accounting with this essential overview before taking on a 501(c)(3) client.

May 22, 2026

How to Avoid Probate: 10 Tools For Tax Professionals

By: Western CPE Staff

A practitioner’s framework on the 10 most common probate-avoidance tools like revocable trusts, TOD deeds, beneficiary designations.

May 21, 2026

AI in Accounts Payable: How AI Can Help CPAs and Controllers

By: Western CPE Staff

AI now reads invoices, codes them, and routes approvals — but the controls, judgment, and audit trail still land on the accountant’s desk.

May 14, 2026

Real Estate Accounting: A Practical Guide to Expanding Your Practice

By: Western CPE Staff

A working-level guide to real estate accounting, covering client segments, ASC standards, tax structure, and how to launch the service line.

May 14, 2026

The Tax Professional’s 5-Step Guide to Succession Planning

By: Western CPE Staff

Five practical steps tax professionals can use to guide clients through succession planning

May 8, 2026

Six Tips for Guiding Parents through Financial Planning for College

By: Western CPE Staff

Five essential tips for financial planning professionals to help guide parents through financial planning for their children’s college.

May 8, 2026

IRS Restarts Targeted Letter Rulings for Corporate Taxpayers Under Rev. Proc. 2026-21

By: Western CPE Staff

The IRS has reinstated targeted “significant issue” letter rulings for corporate reorganizations under new Rev. Proc. 2026-21.

May 1, 2026

How to Start Your Own Accounting Firm

By: Western CPE Staff

Thinking about starting your own accounting firm? Here’s an overview of what you need to know to get started.

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