Jason Bramwell is senior staff writer for CPA Practice Advisor. He has nearly 25 years of professional writing experience, the last nine covering the accounting profession. He most recently was a staff writer and editor at Going Concern, and he previously spent five years as a staff writer and editor at AccountingWEB. He can be reached by email at jbramwell@cpapracticeadvisor.com.
Mergers and Acquisitions November 6, 2025
The top 20 firm said Nov. 6 it has an agreement in place to buy GPW, a San Diego-based accounting and advisory firm, in a deal expected to close in December.
Technology November 6, 2025
Lucasys, a tax software and service provider for energy and utilities, announced this week the launch of Lucasys AI, an interactive, agentic artificial intelligence platform built specifically for tax professionals.
Technology November 6, 2025
It provides the same flexibility and industry-specific capabilities that Sage X3 is known for, now delivered as a continuously updated cloud service from Sage, the Atlanta-based company said.
Taxes November 5, 2025
In an email sent to comptrollers in the 25 states that partner with the agency on Direct File, the IRS said the program won't be provided next year and "no launch date has been set for the future."
Mergers and Acquisitions November 5, 2025
A day after it announced the acquisition of Charlotte, NC-based accounting firm Pesta Finnie & Associates, the top 50 firm said Nov. 5 that it has acquired RS&F, a CPA and advisory firm in Towson, MD.
Technology November 5, 2025
The new Finance Intelligence Agent joins Sage’s growing network of AI agents, which includes the Close, Accounts Payable, Time, and Assurance agents.
Technology November 5, 2025
The release of AI Developer Solutions marks a major milestone in how partners and independent software vendors innovate on the Sage platform, the Atlanta-based company said.
Mergers and Acquisitions November 4, 2025
The PE-backed top 50 accounting firm has expanded its presence in Charlotte by adding Pesta Finnie, a tax and accounting firm founded in 1991.
Firm Management November 4, 2025
Ascend announced on Nov. 3 that it has added accounting firm BiggsKofford, a Colorado accounting firm founded in 1982, to its platform.
Auditing November 3, 2025
Since Paul Atkins was sworn in as chair of the SEC in April and Erica Williams resigned as PCAOB chair in July, enforcement actions against audit firms have dropped considerably, according to a new report.
Payroll November 3, 2025
As executives enter the fourth quarter budget and planning season, new data reveals hidden productivity killers that might be sabotaging end-of-year performance targets.
Taxes October 31, 2025
A survey commissioned by TaxSlayer Pro found that while most people still file their own taxes, the data suggests that many hand things over to a tax professional once their life—and finances—become more complicated.
