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The Q3 2026 Accounting Industry Index: midpoint findings and benchmarks from 15,000+ firms

Benchmark your firm against 15,000+ accounting firms with H1 2026 data on how firms take on clients, price new work, and get paid.

Josef Hynard

November 9, 2026

#TaxDome updates

Webinar recap and Q&A: Fall Update 2026

A recap of everything covered in the TaxDome Fall Update 2026: AI that does the busy work for your team and delivers premium client experiences.

#Growth

How to value an accounting firm: proven methods and key value drivers

Learn how to value an accounting firm with proven methods, what drives higher valuations, and the steps to grow your firm’s worth ahead of a sale or merger.

#Industry news

Accounting Industry Index statistics: Tax season findings from the Q2 2026 edition

Tax season statistics from 15,000+ accounting firms on client app adoption, automation, AI-powered tax prep, payments, and more

#Productivity

Accounting Industry Index statistics: Key findings from the Q1 2026 edition

Statistics from 15,000+ accounting firms on client growth, team growth, payment speed, and more

#Growth

How to value an accounting firm: proven methods and key value drivers

Learn how to value an accounting firm with proven methods, what drives higher valuations, and the steps to grow your firm’s worth ahead of a sale or merger.

#Industry news

Accounting Industry Index statistics: Tax season findings from the Q2 2026 edition

Tax season statistics from 15,000+ accounting firms on client app adoption, automation, AI-powered tax prep, payments, and more

#Productivity

Accounting Industry Index statistics: Key findings from the Q1 2026 edition

Statistics from 15,000+ accounting firms on client growth, team growth, payment speed, and more

#Industry news, #Practice management

Best Karbon alternatives for accounting firms (2026 pricing)

Comparing Karbon alternatives? We break down 6 options by pricing, plan limits, and firm fit, with honest takes on where Karbon still has the edge.

#Growth, #Industry news

Client Satisfaction Report statistics: what taxpayers expect from their accountants

Statistics from 1,000 taxpayers on what they expect from their accountants, from secure portals to faster service

#Productivity

In-house accounting vs outsourcing: costs, trade-offs, and the hybrid option (2026)

Compare in-house accounting vs outsourcing on cost, control, expertise, and risk. See 2026 cost math, when each model wins and how hybrid setups work.

#Growth

How much does a financial advisor cost in 2026? Fees, rates & tax rules

Most advisors charge about 1% of assets a year, $200–$400 an hour, or a flat annual fee. Compare fee models, long-term costs, and 2026 tax rules.

#Growth

How much does it cost to outsource accounting? 2026 outsourced accounting pricing

Outsourced accounting costs $300–1,500/mo for bookkeeping and $1,500–3,500/mo for full-service accounting. See pricing by service level, what’s extra, and how to compare quotes.

#Productivity

Niche Business Accounting Report statistics: what business clients will pay for specialized expertise

Statistics from 350+ business leaders on how they find accountants and what they’re willing to pay

#Practice management

9 best QuickBooks alternatives in 2026 for every business type

Explore the 9 best QuickBooks alternatives for 2026. Compare features, pricing, pros, and cons to find the ideal accounting software for your business.

#Productivity

Buy Now, Pay Later: offer clients payment flexibility

Buy Now, Pay Later in TaxDome allows firms to offer clients flexible payment plans through Affirm and Klarna. Clients pay in installments. You get paid in full, upfront.

#Practice management

65+ key accounting statistics and insights for 2026

Learn how the top accounting firms are driving growth and navigating the biggest challenges in 2026 with these key accounting statistics and insights.

#Productivity

Top AI tools for accountants in 2026: key features and use cases compared

Find the best AI tools for your firm with our reviews list of the top AI accounting tools for 2026: practice management, bookkeeping, predictive analysis, and more.

#Growth, #Practice management

How to start an accounting firm: a step-by-step guide to running your own practice

Start your accounting firm the right way: licensing, entity setup, pricing services, building a client pipeline, and choosing the right practice management stack.

#Productivity

Why accountants are quitting: inside the forces reshaping the profession

Discover the reasons accountants are leaving, including burnout and the increase in automation. Learn how the industry can adapt and retain talent.

#Productivity

How to start a virtual bookkeeping business from scratch

Get the full picture on running a virtual bookkeeping business: the benefits, challenges, and a step-by-step guide to hit the ground running.

#Growth, #Productivity

Accounting process improvement: Practical strategies, tools, and real-world examples

Unlock your firm’s growth potential with accounting process improvement. Learn how to increase productivity, reduce waste, and scale efficiently.

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