47 newsletters.
That’s how many I’m subscribed to.
Why?
Because I practically write newsletters for a living…
(I’ve grown my business thanks to it!)
And in order to create the best content, I need to know what’s happening out there.
I need access to the best information I can get my hands on, when I need it.
If you’re looking for newsletters to get the latest news and trends from, you’ll find that here.
But my goal here is to show you the best newsletters that can help you improve your firm.
Either way, keep reading!
Table of Contents
- How Newsletters Can Change the Way You Run Your Accounting Firm
- The Top 11 Accounting Newsletters
- 1. Future Firm Newsletter
- 2. Accounting Today
- 3. Big 4 Transparency
- 4. What’s Next in Accounting Tech by Jason Staats
- 5. The Net Gains
- 6. Get Work Done Newsletter by Financial Cents
- 7. Practice Excellence Weekly by Karbon
- 8. Accounting Apps Newsletter by Heather Smith
- 9. Firm Science by Brandon Hall
- 10.The CAS Cache by Luke Templin
- 11. The Bookkeeping Side Hustle by Kate Johnson
- 12. The Net Effect by Tailor Hartman
- 13. CFO Brew Newsletter
- 14. Firmlever by Marc Howard
How Newsletters Can Change the Way You Run Your Accounting Firm
Like I said earlier, I’m a big fan of newsletters.
I learn a lot from them, and it’s a treat when I’m consuming not only informative but also engaging content.
But the main reason I believe in newsletters is that I saw just how much they helped firm owners when I started one.
I didn’t set out to be a newsletter writer — I started out as a blogger, with this post:
But that blog post kicked off everything.
(Even if it opened with “Sup y’all!”)
There used to be a dinky button in that blog post that would lead to a newsletter subscription…
And while I honestly wasn’t expecting it, a lot of people subscribed.
So I had to learn how to write a newsletter. 🙂
In fact, here is the first one I ever released:
As you can see, it wasn’t anything fancy.
And it’s very different from the way I write newsletters today.
But responses started rolling in…
Not complaints about my amateur formatting or rambling structure, but conversations with firm owners telling me how much my newsletter was helping them.
The lesson is that good newsletters not only inform…
They also transform how you think about (and run) your business.
(Whether or not you’re aware of it!)
Those are the newsletters you’ll read about.
The Top 11 Accounting Newsletters
The following newsletters represent the best sources of news and actionable insights for growing accounting firms.
These are publications that nail real challenges and solutions in how modern firm owners think and operate.
(Plus, I actually read them myself!)
In no particular order… except for the first one 😉
1. Future Firm Newsletter
Accountants are very honest people…
So when a lot of them told me my newsletter was their favorite, I had to believe them!
Joking aside…
I’ve been religiously writing this newsletter weekly, without skipping a week (except for maybe Christmas), since 2018.
The reason why I do it is because of comments like this:
10,000+ accounting firm owners are subscribed to my newsletter because, as they say, the content is engaging, motivating, sometimes funny, and always packed with valuable insights that help them transform their firm into their ideal one.
In my Future Firm newsletter, you’ll read tips and actionable strategies on:
- Pricing your services well
- Building a talented, self-sustaining team
- Efficiently marketing your firm
- Identifying and addressing bottlenecks in your business
- Modern firm leadership
- Choosing the right tools for your firm
You’ll also read inspiring stories and interesting experiences from myself and other firm owners.
For example, here’s a recent one:
The Future Firm Newsletter is, more than anything, designed to help get you closer to the freedom you wanted when you started your firm.
So, if that’s something you want…
Sign up to my Future Firm newsletter for free!
2. Accounting Today
Accounting Today covers breaking news, regulatory changes, and industry analysis that matters to accounting practices.
But what I like about their newsletter is how they balance the technical stuff with business insights.
Instead of regurgitating press releases like a lot of other publications, they dig into what it means for firms like yours and what you can do about it.
It’s great for partners and firm owners who need to stay informed but don’t have time to read every government publication that lands in their inbox.
Accounting Today isn’t light reading, but they’re one of my go-tos for news in our industry.
If you want to stay ahead of regulatory changes and timely updates that could impact your firm, consider adding Accounting Today into your reading list.
3. Big 4 Transparency
Here’s what I like about Big 4 Transparency’s newsletter…
It digs into compensation data across different streams, from industry accounting to audit and tax.
But here’s why this matters for firm owners:
You’re competing for the same talent as everyone else.
I shared on LinkedIn that one of the best ways to keep your team members happy is by paying them what they’re worth…
You can’t do that if you don’t know what others are paying.
I also like this newsletter’s analysis of work-life balance metrics — they track average weekly hours by role and experience level.
Big 4 Transparency gives you actual data to make smarter decisions about hiring, retention, and positioning your firm as an employer of choice.
4. What’s Next in Accounting Tech by Jason Staats
Jason Staats knows tech, and he’s entertaining as heck.
His newsletter delivers weekly accounting and tech updates you can put into use.
It’s designed for progressive tax and accounting pros who want to stay current with new tech, AI, and firm strategy.
If you’re fatigued from accounting software vendor marketing, this newsletter cuts through all of that.
Instead, you’ll get independent insights on what’s really worth your time.
Jason tests tools extensively and shares real-world applications, so you’re getting battle-tested advice rather than recycled reviews.
5. The Net Gains
The Net Gains focuses on the human side of running a firm.
They cover topics like burnout (with insights from former Big 4 pros turned coaches) and delivering smoother client experiences.
But they also dig into the uncomfortable stuff, like helping solo practitioners see themselves as leaders and course-correcting when they’re heading in the wrong direction.
The writing team includes a CPA with over a decade of experience and a Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist as well!
They know how to make complex topics digestible without dumbing them down.
Definitely a great newsletter if you’re looking for content outside technical updates and want something that addresses the challenges of building a sustainable practice.
6. Get Work Done Newsletter by Financial Cents
If you’re familiar with Financial Cents, that’s because they have a tool that serves thousands of accounting and bookkeeping firms.
(They’re also one of the tools I featured in my top picks for accounting practice management software.)
So when they write about streamlining processes and boosting productivity, it’s based on real data from real firms.
The “Get Work Done” newsletter delivers down-to-earth tips and insights, focusing on practical tech solutions and workflow improvements.
They also address problems that keep many firm owners up at night like clients taking forever to send documents or team members not knowing what to work on next.
If you’re drowning in manual processes and want a newsletter that gives you tactical solutions, this one’s worth your time.
7. Practice Excellence Weekly by Karbon
Jess Marcello of Karbon has been writing this newsletter every week for over 4 years.
Each week, you get 9 insights in a simple format:
- The Stat: Something data-driven that makes you rethink how you’re running things
- The Quote: Wisdom from accounting leaders and entrepreneurs
- The Post: What’s being discussed in the community
- Resources: Articles, tools, and tactics from across the accounting world
The main appeal is consistency — you know what you’re getting and when you’re getting it.
Instead of scrolling through LinkedIn or hunting for good content yourself, Jess pulls from various sources and delivers what’s worth reading.
Over 60,000 accounting professionals are subscribed to it, which tells you how useful people find it.
If you want a quick weekly roundup without much time commitment, check this one out.
8. Accounting Apps Newsletter by Heather Smith
If there’s one person who knows the accounting app ecosystem inside and out, it’s Heather Smith.
Her Accounting Apps newsletter leverages AI to curate content from over 1,300 available apps, delivering bite-sized knowledge that’s uniquely tailored to what accountants enjoy reading.
The newsletter covers:
- Automation examples
- Integration case studies
- Best-practice tech stacks
But what makes this newsletter truly valuable is Heather’s ability to cut through the noise and identify which tools solve real problems.
Heather has authored ten cloud accounting books (including the Xero for Dummies series).
She also hosts the popular Accounting Apps podcast, which was included in my list of best accounting podcasts.
9. Firm Science by Brandon Hall
Firm Science is a newsletter by Brandon Hall, who scaled Hall CPA from zero to $1.5 million in revenue in just 3 years.
What’s impressive is that their growth is driven by organic marketing with a 100% remote team.
(It’s no surprise that Hall CPA also made our list of the Top 50 Modern Accounting Firms of 2025.)
The newsletter delivers insights on topics like marketing, growth, leadership, and people management.
But what I like about it is the tactical stuff:
- Strategic planning processes
- Delegation exercises that multiply your output
- Marketing channels that build brands rather than just generate leads
Brandon also shares his experiences coaching $1M+ firm owners, which you can learn a lot from.
10. The CAS Cache by Luke Templin
According to Luke Templin…
“CAS is 10% technology, 20% knowledge, and 70% communication.”
(He’s 100% right.)
His CAS Cache newsletter focuses entirely on practical strategies for growing CAS offerings.
It covers everything from pricing psychology and client cash flow improvements to team buy-in and building value outside deliverables.
If you want to know how qualified Luke is to give this advice, consider this:
He’s built four different CAS lines from scratch, including 3 within CPA firms ranging from single-office shops to top-100 regional firms.
That, and he runs his CFO firm in just 3 days a week!
11. The Bookkeeping Side Hustle by Kate Johnson
Kate Johnson built something pretty remarkable.
What started as answering a few questions in a financial independence Facebook group has grown into a community of over 30,000 members and a newsletter.
Her Bookkeeping Side Hustle newsletter covers deals, events, and resources for accounting and bookkeeping pros.
Kate also has a practical approach to educating readers:
Learn the fundamentals properly, serve clients virtually, and build systems that scale with your family’s needs.
(Can’t help but agree with that last one!)
12. The Net Effect by Tailor Hartman
Tailor Hartman started Celerity Accounting by landing contracts on Upwork.
He then reached $10K/month within his first few months, which quickly replaced his full-time income.
The Net Effect newsletter, while relatively new, tackles questions a lot of firm owners don’t think to ask.
For instance, he has a thoughtful piece on how zero client churn — often thought of as an achievement — can harm your firm.
Tailor writes from experience, which means readers can benefit from his experience in controller-level work for $1-30 million revenue companies.
If you want strategic insights from someone who’s building a modern accounting practice in real-time, this newsletter cuts through the noise with actionable perspectives.
13. CFO Brew Newsletter
CFO Brew guides modern finance professionals — from recent grads to seasoned pros — through the constantly evolving global finance scene.
It’s built on Morning Brew’s proven formula of making complex business topics digestible and engaging.
And because of that, you can expect this newsletter to have the production quality and editorial approach you’d expect from a media company that’s scaled to multiple successful verticals.
You’ll read about topics like:
- Inflation
- Security
- Supply chain
- How CFO decision-making impacts companies
This deep-dive approach means that instead of getting surface-level news updates, you’ll get strategic context that helps you understand the bigger picture.
14. Firmlever by Marc Howard
Marc founded Firmlever as a platform to empower accountants, focusing on metrics like like revenue per full-time employee, profitability, and operational efficiency.
And when he writes about firm growth, he backs it up with hard numbers.
For instance, Marc created the Firmlever 100 Index, ranking the 100 most efficient firms in the US under 100 FTEs by Revenue/FTE.
Firmlever also covers AI’s impact on accounting, with real-world examples and tools to help firms maximize AI.
Level Up Your Information Sources With These Accounting Newsletters
That’s a wrap!
13 accounting newsletters that will help you make better decisions, stay ahead of trends, and learn how to build what you want to build.
Start with 2 to 3 that align with your biggest challenges right now.
Give them a month to prove their value.
Then, add more as you see the impact on your decision-making.
Now, I’d like to hear from you.
Which newsletters do you enjoy reading? Did I miss anything?
Share in the comments below!
