Advisory April 24, 2026
5 M&A Signals CPAs Should Be Watching for Their Clients in 2026
The choppiness of the M&A market is an opening, not an obstacle. Use it to build a stronger advisory foundation with the clients who need it most.
Taxes April 8, 2026
Ex-Accounting Executive Ordered to Pay Nearly $3M in Restitution After Defrauding IRS, Victims
Stephen Hochberg, 78, of Marlborough, MA, was ordered to pay nearly $3 million in restitution after he defrauded the IRS and avoided paying restitution to victims of his previous fraud schemes.
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.
Payroll April 8, 2026
Google Yourself Before Applying: Expert Reveals What Recruiters Really Find
A business expert reveals the digital red flags that make recruiters move on to the next candidate.
Payroll April 8, 2026
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: Mental Health Remains the Last Workplace Taboo
Employees are more comfortable discussing race, sexuality, and physical health than they are about discussing mental health, even as burnout and overwhelm continue to rise.
Payroll April 8, 2026
Study: 72% of Employees Believe RTO is a ‘Stealth Layoff’ Tool
According to a new study from Enhancv, a majority of U.S. workers no longer believe management’s "culture-building" narrative. Instead, they view return-to-office policies as a calculated financial move.
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.
Artificial Intelligence April 8, 2026
Suralink Launches Financial Statement Tie Out, Redefining the Final Mile of the Audit
Financial Statement Tie Out replaces manual review with agentic AI-powered validation across four core areas.
Advisory April 8, 2026
AI Slop Survey: A Third of Workers Rarely Check AI Output Before Using It
Some workers report consistently reviewing AI-generated output, while others rely on it with minimal checking.
Accounting April 8, 2026
Illinois CPA Society and Miles Masterclass Partner for AI Readiness in the Accounting Profession
Applied AI curriculum: Real-world use cases across audit, tax, advisory, and financial planning and analysis featuring live workflows.
Accounting April 8, 2026
Orioles’ Nick Raquet Traded in Career at Ernst & Young for MLB Dream
Left-hander joins Baltimore bullpen in latest twist of his unconventional baseball journey.
CAS April 8, 2026
Accounting Firms Need Industry-Specific Go-to-Market Strategies for Their Business Clients
Clients increasingly seek advisors who understand their industry’s regulatory environment, competitive pressures, economic cycles, and operational nuances.