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Webcast ‎July‎ ‎28‎, ‎2026 ‎9‎:‎00‎ ‎AM to ‎10‎:‎00‎ ‎AM EST Please be advised that photographs and videos will be taken during this event. By registering and attending, you consent to BDO using these images for promotional purposes, including on our website and in marketing materials. You may view the full photography and videography terms and conditions here.

The shift from assistance to execution AI is moving from assistive tools to coordinated digital labor, where systems can plan and execute work across applications. For enterprise leaders, the focus is shifting from experimentation to operating model redesign, governance, and measurable value. Microsoft’s introduction of Copilot Cowork signals a broader shift in enterprise AI from isolated copilots and chat interfaces to coordinated digital labor that can execute multi‑step work.

Why Organizations Often Focus on Technology Before Defining the Business Outcomes That Matter Most One of the patterns we're seeing is that organizations are moving quickly to evaluate AI opportunities. The technology is improving rapidly, new use cases continue to emerge, and business leaders are under increasing pressure to identify where AI can create value.

The Colorado legislature recently passed two tax bills that together will update aspects of the state’s income and sales tax regimes beginning in 2027. Gov. Jared Polis signed H.B. 26-1289 June 3 and H.B. 26-1223 June 4. H.B. 26-1289 Beginning with the 2027 tax year, H.B. 26-1289 makes several important changes. Combined corporate income tax filings will default to a worldwide basis with an option to make a water’s-edge election, binding for 10 years, for C corporation affiliated groups.

Common barriers that prevent organizations from moving from experimentation to business value Most organizations do not struggle to launch AI pilots. They struggle to expand successful experiments into repeatable business outcomes. While technology often receives the most attention, conversations with business and technology leaders suggest that the greatest barriers to scale are frequently tied to operating models, governance, accountability, adoption, and process integration.

Article alarm print PRINT share This article originally appeared in Tax Notes. Navigating the complexities of the U.S. federal income and estate tax landscape requires both technical expertise and strategic foresight, particularly for individual taxpayers seeking to optimize after-tax wealth among generations.

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued Technical Release 2026-02, providing important guidance on the treatment of newly created Trump accounts under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).

Blog Post alarm print PRINT share In a recent BDO webinar on Microsoft Copilot and AI agents for nonprofits, we explored how organizations can use AI to strengthen capacity, improve consistency and keep teams focused on mission critical work. The discussion comes at a time when nonprofit leaders are balancing rising demand, shifting funding models and persistent resource constraints, not to mention a confusing landscape of AI offerings.

Many construction firms often fail to prioritize tax considerations during contract and project design. But misalignment between a project’s scope and its potential tax exposure can erode margins and lead to unrecoverable tax costs, as well as increase audit exposure and penalties.

The Q2 2026 Audit Committee Agenda provides a timely update for audit committees with insights on M&A oversight, risk management, audit committee leadership, practical resources, compliance priorities including SEC proposals on reporting and filer status, PCAOB activities and modernization efforts, and resources to support audit committees in enhancing financial reporting, risk oversight, and regulatory compliance.