Mergers and Acquisitions August 31, 2026
BGM Adds John T. Chipman & Co. in Massachusetts
Minneapolis-based BGM, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm, is merging in John T. Chipman & Co., an accounting and advisory firm based in Norwood, MA.
Technology August 31, 2026
Deel Debuts Retirement Offering for U.S. Businesses
Deel Retirement brings retirement plan enrollment, contributions, and reconciliation together into the Deal platform rather than through a separate provider portal.
Technology August 31, 2026
Vena Rolls Out Financial Consolidation Solution
Vena announced last week the general availability of Vena Financial Consolidation, an Excel-native solution that automates intercompany eliminations, FX translation, ownership logic, and adjustments in one governed system.
Technology August 31, 2026
Practice Panda Unveils Content Hub for Tax and Accounting Firms
Practice Panda has launched its new Content Hub, a tool that brings various forms of expert tax content together into one convenient, easy-to-navigate destination at no additional cost to its subscribers.
Technology August 28, 2026
April Adds Tax Planning Insights to Integrated Tax Platform for Wealth Management Firms
April announced expanded capabilities within its Integrated Tax Platform that provide wealth management firms with access to personalized tax planning insights, informed by client-authorized IRS tax data.
Technology August 27, 2026
Intuit Introduces New Capabilities Across Enterprise Suite, QBO Advanced
These capabilities include Intuit Intelligence Chat, a conversational experience that uses a customer’s unique business data to deliver personalized insights, recommendations, and actions.
Taxes August 27, 2026
TIGTA Partners with DOJ to Root Out Fraud Schemes
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration is among several inspector general offices and federal agencies that are partnering with the Department of Justice on the launch of the National Fraud Detection Center.
State CPA Societies August 26, 2026
CalCPA Opposes Proposed California Billionaire Tax
The association representing California's CPA profession said Tuesday that it opposes a November ballot measure that would impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund healthcare programs in the state.
Firm Management August 26, 2026
Nick Steiner Named CEO of BPM
Nick Steiner, a 20-year veteran of BPM, has been appointed as the top 50 accounting firm's next CEO, succeeding Jim Wallace, who announced his retirement last March.
IRS August 25, 2026
IRS CEO Bisignano Talks Taxes with Practitioners in New York City
IRS CEO Frank Bisignano met with tax professionals at the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum in New York City last week as part of the agency's efforts to engage with taxpayers and their representatives.
Firm Management August 25, 2026
HBK Secures Outside Investment From H.I.G. Capital
HBK is the latest top 50 accounting firm to receive outside capital, as it's selling a stake to H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative investment firm based in Miami with $75 billion of assets under management.
Accounting August 25, 2026
AICPA Updates Digital Assets Practice Aid
The August 2026 additions to the practice aid include guidance on accounting for stablecoin issuers, auditing mining revenue arrangements, and updates for recently effective auditing standards.
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Amy Vetter
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Becky Livingston
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
Mary Girsch-Bock
Contributing Writer
Randy Johnston
MCS, MCP
Roman Kepczyk
CPA, CITP, CGMA
