Firm Management February 6, 2026
Wipfli Partners with The Caddie Network
Wipfli and The Caddie Network will bring to life the connection between elite caddies and trusted advisors.
General News February 3, 2026
Confidence in U.S. Private Equity Remains Steady
U.S. PE firms continue to demonstrate strong confidence in portfolio growth, even as financing challenges, interest rate pressures, and geopolitical uncertainties reshape deal-making strategies.
Sales Tax February 3, 2026
Sales Tax Rates Changed at Record Pace in 2025
A new report by Vertex, a provider of indirect tax solutions, shows that 2025 was one of the most active and complex years in more than a decade.
General News February 3, 2026
House Narrowly Passes Compromise Bill to End Shutdown
The 217-214 vote sent the retooled spending package to President Donald Trump’s desk for his expected signature as soon as later Tuesday.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 3, 2026
Doeren Mayhew Acquires Advisory Firm 1RDG in New York
With 1,000 professionals across 23 offices, this marks Doeren Mayhew’s first M&A deal of 2026, and builds on the firm’s rapid growth strategy, following 13 acquisitions completed last year.
Taxes February 3, 2026
Republicans Look to Rebuke D.C. Council with Swing at Local Tax Code
The House is preparing to vote on a disapproval resolution this week that would reverse a recent measure passed by the D.C. Council that separates some local tax policies from the revamped federal tax code.
Technology February 3, 2026
Vena to Buy Acterys
The acquisition unites finance foresight and IT innovation in the first Microsoft-native Orchestrated Planning environment, Vena says.
Firm Management February 3, 2026
Lisa Benson Joins Koltin Consulting Group as Chief Growth Officer
Chicago-based KCG says this newly created role reflects its continued investment in growth, innovation, and expanded client impact across the industry.
Taxes February 3, 2026
Oregon Democrats Unveil Plan to Close Trump Tax ‘Loopholes’ and Reduce Budget Deficit
Two key Oregon Democrats on Monday unveiled a plan to increase state revenue by dropping several state tax breaks copied from President Donald Trump’s sprawling tax-and-spending law passed last year.
Taxes February 3, 2026
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson Says He Can’t Support ‘Millionaire’s Tax’ Bill Without Changes
In a long-anticipated bill, which is getting formally introduced this week, legislative Democrats are proposing a 9.9% tax on annual earnings of more than $1 million starting in 2028.
Auditing February 3, 2026
Brown Plus Ranked One the Top Audit Firms for 2025 for Property and Casualty Insurers
Brown Plus has been ranked the 21st largest audit firm in the U.S. in 2025, based upon the loss reserves of the P&C insurance clients served.
Staffing February 3, 2026
Surveys Show Workers Are Ready for AI Agents, But Organizations Aren’t
The research highlights a trend it calls “AI limbo,” where rapid AI adoption is outpacing the training, governance, and communication needed for employees to use AI effectively and responsibly.
Taxes February 3, 2026
GruntWorx and Truss Partner to Bring AI-Enhanced OCR Automation to Tax Professionals
This collaboration introduces a new integration, enabling customers to leverage GruntWorx’s AI-enhanced Optical Character Recognition automation.