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Form 1040: What Tax Practitioners Need to Know Before Filing Season
Apr 7, 202614 min read
Form 1040: What Tax Practitioners Need to Know Before Filing Season

Form 1040, four new deductions and key threshold changes US tax practitioners need to know before April 15, 2026.

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Will AI Take Over Accounting? The 2026 Reality | FigsFlow
Jul 17, 202612 min read
Will AI Take Over Accounting? The 2026 Reality | FigsFlow

Will AI take over accounting? No, but the job is shifting fast. See what AI automates, what still needs a CPA, and how to stay valuable in 2026.

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Best 5 Engagement Letter Software Features Accountants Should Look For
Dec 3, 20253 min read
Best 5 Engagement Letter Software Features Accountants Should Look For

Discover the best 5 engagement letter features that makes an engagement letter software ideal for accountants. Learn why FigsFlow is the best.

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IRS Form 8949: How to Report Capital Gains & Losses in 2026
Apr 23, 202620 min read
IRS Form 8949: How to Report Capital Gains & Losses in 2026

Sold stocks, crypto, or real estate? You'll likely need to fill Form 8949 and Schedule D. Here's a plain-English walkthrough of how to do it.

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Top 7 Cloud Based Practice Management Systems for Accounting Firms (2026 Guide)
Mar 13, 202614 min read
Top 7 Cloud Based Practice Management Systems for Accounting Firms (2026 Guide)

We scored and ranked seven cloud based practice management systems so your firm can stop guessing and start choosing with confidence.

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IRS Form 4868: How to File a Tax Extension in 2027 (Step-by-Step)
Apr 27, 202617 min read
IRS Form 4868: How to File a Tax Extension in 2027 (Step-by-Step)

Form 4868 gives you six extra months to file your federal return but not to pay. Learn how to file it online for free.

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Engagement Letter vs Letter of Intent: How Are They Different for Accountants
Dec 3, 20258 min read
Engagement Letter vs Letter of Intent: How Are They Different for Accountants

Engagement letter vs letter of intent: differences accountants must know. Compare legal weight, binding terms, use cases, and when to use each in practice.

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The 10-Return E-File Threshold & What It Means for Form 1096 Filers
Apr 29, 20269 min read
The 10-Return E-File Threshold & What It Means for Form 1096 Filers

Understand the IRS 10-return e-file threshold and what it means for Form 1096 filers, including when e-filing becomes mandatory.

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Red Flags in Financial Statements: Spotting Money Laundering Risks in the USA
Dec 29, 202512 min read
Red Flags in Financial Statements: Spotting Money Laundering Risks in the USA

Red flags in financial statements every US accountant must know. Spot revenue manipulation, hidden liabilities, and fraud indicators with this CPA checklist.

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Bookkeeping Engagement Letter: Free Template, Key Clauses & Client Protection Guide
Jul 8, 202613 min read
Bookkeeping Engagement Letter: Free Template, Key Clauses & Client Protection Gu…

A bookkeeping engagement letter sets recurring scope, fees and boundaries with clients. Use this free template to standardize every new engagement.

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12 Best CRM for CPA Firms in the USA (2026 Software Guide)
Mar 11, 202630 min read
12 Best CRM for CPA Firms in the USA (2026 Software Guide)

CRM for CPA firms compared with real pricing from $45-$89/user. See G2 and Capterra scores, honest pros/cons, and top picks for solo CPAs vs growing firms.

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CPA Engagement Letters: The Clauses, Samples & Risk Protection Every Firm Needs
Jul 15, 202614 min read
CPA Engagement Letters: The Clauses, Samples & Risk Protection Every Firm Needs

A CPA engagement letter defines scope, fees and liability — your firm's first defense against malpractice claims. See the must-have clauses and a free sample.

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Cross-Border Accounting & AML: How US Firms Can Stay Compliant
Jan 5, 202614 min read
Cross-Border Accounting & AML: How US Firms Can Stay Compliant

Cross-border Accounting AML compliance for US accountants with international clients. FATF standards, dual reporting rules, and proven steps to stay compliant g…

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Tax Preparation Engagement Letter: Free Template, Key Clauses & Filing-Season Checklist
Jul 9, 202615 min read
Tax Preparation Engagement Letter: Free Template, Key Clauses & Filing-Season Ch…

A tax preparation engagement letter sets scope and limits before filing season. Protect your firm and grab a free, adaptable CPA template.

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AML Compliance Obligations for US Accounting Firms: What You Must Know
Dec 10, 202511 min read
AML Compliance Obligations for US Accounting Firms: What You Must Know

Confused by US AML compliance obligations? Get clear, actionable guidance on Form 8300, CTA updates, risk assessment, & penalties specifically for accounting fi…

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What Is OFAC Sanctions List?
Feb 19, 202612 min read
What Is OFAC Sanctions List?

OFAC sanctions list explained for accounting professionals. Who is listed, how to screen clients, penalties for violations, and real-time checking methods.

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Smurfing in Money Laundering: What US Accountants Need to Know
Jan 16, 202619 min read
Smurfing in Money Laundering: What US Accountants Need to Know

Smurfing in money laundering threatens CPA licenses. Learn to spot structured deposits under $10K, your SAR duties, and how to screen clients at onboarding.

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CPA Practice Management Software: Top 10 Firm Solutions
Feb 9, 202616 min read
CPA Practice Management Software: Top 10 Firm Solutions

Compare the best CPA practice management software with pricing from $28-$99/user. See G2 ratings, features, and find the right fit for your firm size today.

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How Accountants Can Identify and Report Suspicious Activity
Dec 16, 202517 min read
How Accountants Can Identify and Report Suspicious Activity

Suspicious activity reporting (SAR) for CPAs and accountants. When to file a SAR with FinCEN, key thresholds, common red flags, and how to protect your CPA prac…

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Your Service Documentation Writes Itself: Introducing FigsFlow AI
Dec 12, 20254 min read
Your Service Documentation Writes Itself: Introducing FigsFlow AI

New FigsFlow AI creates service documentation instantly. Professional schedules and descriptions ready in seconds for accountants.

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The Future of Accounting: What the Next Decade Holds
Jul 21, 20268 min read
The Future of Accounting: What the Next Decade Holds

The future of accounting is advisory-led and AI-augmented. See how jobs, skills and firms are evolving through 2034, and how to prepare now..

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Free Fillable IRS Forms: What They Are & Where to Find Them in 2026
Apr 22, 20269 min read
Free Fillable IRS Forms: What They Are & Where to Find Them in 2026

The IRS offers free fillable IRS forms. Here's how to access them, fill them out, e-sign, and submit them without paying a cent.

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FigsFlow is an Accountancy Firm's Best Friend for Engagement Letters
Dec 3, 20253 min read
FigsFlow is an Accountancy Firm's Best Friend for Engagement Letters

Discover how FigsFlow delivers the best engagement letters for accountants. Improve client onboarding and document management easily

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The Critical Role of Bookkeepers in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance
Dec 17, 202511 min read
The Critical Role of Bookkeepers in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance

Your guide to Bookkeepers in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance. Understand BSA & FinCEN recordkeeping obligations and suspicious activity reporting (SAR) r…

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