Accounting Standards April 9, 2026
GASB Looks to Improve Guidance on Infrastructure Assets
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board on Thursday issued a proposed statement on infrastructure assets that is up for public comment.
Technology April 9, 2026
Gusto Brings Payroll Into Claude and Slack
Gusto announced on April 8 the launch of payroll inside Slack and Anthropic's Claude AI, bringing a compliance-heavy function into the same environments where teams are already collaborating.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 9, 2026
EisnerAmper to Merge in KLG Business Valuators & Forensic Accountants
Top 15 accounting firm EisnerAmper said Thursday it's combining with Melville, NY-based KLG Business Valuators & Forensic Accountants in a deal expected to close in May.
Technology April 9, 2026
Trintech Embeds Agentic AI Across the Financial Close
AI financial close solutions provider Trintech announced Thursday the expansion of embedded, finance-native AI—bringing intelligent, explainable capabilities directly into record-to-report workflows.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 8, 2026
Sikich Acquires IT Consulting Firm Burwood Group
Top 25 accounting firm Sikich announced April 7 it has acquired Oak Brook IL-based Burwood Group, an IT consulting and integration firm.
Technology April 8, 2026
BILL Expands Supplier Payments Plus Solution
New capabilities further extend the solution’s ability to automate and intelligently orchestrate payments and cash application for enterprise suppliers, streamline payments for small and midsized businesses, reduce manual work, and support enterprise-grade controls.
Technology April 8, 2026
Aspire Brings Its Financial Platform for Startups to the U.S.
Singapore-based fintech Aspire announced April 7 its official launch in the U.S., bringing its global financial operating system that serves more than 50,000 businesses to America's ecosystem of startups and entrepreneurs.
Technology April 7, 2026
Modus Raises $85 Million in Funding for AI-Native Accounting Technology
Modus says the capital will be used to accelerate its technology development and to support its strategy of investing in and partnering with growing audit-first accounting firms.
Technology April 7, 2026
Digits Announces Outcome-Based Pricing for Accounting Firms
AI-native accounting platform Digits on Tuesday introduced outcome-based pricing for accounting firms, saying that firms pay only when Digits has measurably reduced manual work.
Technology April 7, 2026
EY Rolls Out Agentic AI in Assurance Across Its Global Network of Accounting Firms
Big Four accounting firm EY said Tuesday it has launched enterprise-scale agentic AI in assurance, part of a multibillion-dollar commitment to audit quality, technology, and its people.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 7, 2026
Weaver Acquires SaaS Company Mass Ingenuity
Top 30 accounting firm Weaver has acquired Mass Ingenuity, a Portland, OR‑based SaaS company focused on enterprise performance management, effective April 1.
Taxes April 6, 2026
IRS: Business Tax Accounts Expand to Partnerships, Tax-Exempt Groups, and Government Entities
The IRS's online self-service platform for businesses is now available to partnerships; federal, state, and local governments; Indian tribal governments; and tax-exempt organizations, the tax agency said April 6.
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CPA, CITP, CGMA
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Accounting & AI Marketing Consultant
Brian Tankersley
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Garrett Wagner
CPA, CITP, CEO and Founder of C3 Evolution Group
Jim Boomer
CPA, CITP, CEO
Ken Berry, JD
CPA Practice Advisor Tax Correspondent
Kristy Short, Ed.D.
Accounting Content Specialist
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Contributing Writer
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MCS, MCP
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CPA, CITP, CGMA
