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Microsoft Leans into Accounting Profession with AI-Focused Sponsorship of Scaling New Heights

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Microsoft will join Scaling New Heights 2026 this June for the first time ever, bringing one of the world’s most...

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In the News - March 30, 2026

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This week’s updates reflect a profession that is continuing to modernize in practical ways. The IRS is expanding...

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Xero and Anthropic Team Up on AI for Small Businesses

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Xero, a small business platform for accounting, payroll, and payments, and Anthropic, the company behind Claude,...

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Inside Xendoo’s Acquisition of Botkeeper’s Infinite

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The recent announcement that Xendoo has acquired the Infinite platform from Botkeeper has generated significant...

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Inside Intuit’s Career Pipeline Program for Accountants

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As Gen Z expresses growing uncertainty about accounting careers and rising concern that AI could limit entry-level...

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In the News – March 9, 2026

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This week’s updates show the profession continuing to shift on familiar fronts. The IRS is making changes that affect...

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In the News – March 2, 2026

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The accounting profession is changing quickly. This week’s news covers gaps in AI adoption, changes in federal policy,...

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Xendoo Acquires Botkeeper's Infinite Platform

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Xendoo, an online bookkeeping and accounting services firm providing technology-enabled financial management solutions...

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Explore the AI Track at Scaling New Heights 2026

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The accounting profession has certainly become a Strange New World, and in response, the programming atScaling New...

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In the News - February 23, 2026

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Even in a field known for its deadlines and routines, some weeks feel especially busy. New federal guidance is turning...

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