Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
Payroll January 8, 2025
Survey: Despite AI’s Growing Impact on the Workplace, Most HR Leaders Are Not Focused on Reskilling Workers
Only 7% of CHROs say they are implementing reskilling strategies for job roles that have a high probability for at least a quarter of tasks to be taken over by AI.
Taxes January 8, 2025
Opinion: 3 Ways More IRS Cuts Under Trump Could Hurt the Economy
Donald Trump's election with Republican majorities in Congress likely means less funding for tax enforcement. That will hurt economic productivity and efficiency.
Taxes January 8, 2025
Opinion: The Case for Killing the Tax Credit for Electric Vehicles
It's ineffective at shaping behavior, and it primarily benefits the wealthy while needlessly adding to the deficit. EVs aren't even good at curbing climate change, and the credit could be stifling better alternatives.
Payroll January 8, 2025
California CEO Pleads Guilty to Employment Tax Crimes
In total, John Comeau caused a tax loss to the IRS of approximately $1,150,000. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Taxes January 8, 2025
Pat Ryan Calls for Bipartisan SALT Talks with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The New York Democratic congressman said on Jan. 7 that he has urged President-elect Donald Trump to include Democrats in upcoming Mar-a-Lago negotiations on eliminating a cap on a federal tax program.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 8, 2025
HBK Acquires Acuity Human Resources
The Canfield, OH-based top 50 accounting firm has acquired Acuity Human Resources, a Cranberry Township, PA-based provider of human resources consulting services.
Staffing January 7, 2025
Professionals on the Move – Jan. 2025
Professionals on the Move is a round-up of recent hiring and promotion announcements from around the profession.
Auditing January 7, 2025
PCAOB Doled Out a Record $37.4 Million in Fines in 2024
The blockbuster fine of 2024 was the $25 million penalty the PCAOB gave KPMG in the Netherlands last April for systemic internal exam cheating over a five-year period. It's the largest fine the PCAOB has ever doled out.
Firm Management January 7, 2025
Citrin Cooperman’s PE-Backed Ownership Flips From New Mountain Capital to Blackstone in ‘Monumental’ Deal
The deal marks the first time in the accounting profession that private equity ownership of a CPA firm has transferred, or flipped, from one investment group to another.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 7, 2025
SD Mayer Merges in Bogdan & Frasco in California
The San Francisco-based top 400 accounting firm has combined with Bogdan & Frasco, a boutique accounting firm also based in the "City by the Bay."
Firm Management January 7, 2025
Moss Adams Promotes 10 to Partner
The top 15 accounting firm announced Jan. 6 the addition of 10 new partners across multiple practices, with solutions related to tax and assurance.
Technology January 7, 2025
Caseware Acquires SaaS Solutions Provider LeaseJava
This is Caseware’s eighth acquisition since Hg Capital acquired majority ownership of the Toronto-based company in late 2020.