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General News January 13, 2026 

Adam Beckerink, who is accused of throwing his estranged wife to her death down a South Loop luxury condo stairwell, will have a full detention hearing Jan. 16, a Cook County judge ordered, after making a first, brief appearance Tuesday.

Technology January 13, 2026 

This year's CES provided a worthwhile lens into the future with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robots everywhere. However, direct conversations about strategy and the reasoning behind products provided the most insight.

Randy Johnston

Technology January 13, 2026 

Nearly half of finance teams are planning to increase AI investment and almost 80% are confident in its ROI. The moment for agentic AI is here, but leaders need to adopt it with clarity, discipline, and focus.

Payroll January 13, 2026 

The new 2026 Job Predictions Report shows how workers view the job market, hiring trends, and their own career stability heading into the new year.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

Accounting January 13, 2026 

This award-winning program equips Illinois-based college students pursuing accounting careers with training, resources, and mentorship designed to prepare them for successful internships.

Staffing January 13, 2026 

Professionals on the Move is a periodic round-up of recent promotions, new hires, personal recognitions and other staffing announcements from around the accounting profession and technology space.

Mary Girsch-Bock

Mergers and Acquisitions January 13, 2026 

Tarsus is recognized for its deep experience in outsourced accounting solutions, particularly within technology, government contracting, staffing, private equity and professional services.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

State CPA Societies January 13, 2026 

The bill allows those considering CPA licensure to qualify by earning a bachelor’s degree, completing two years of work experience and passing the CPA Exam.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

Mergers and Acquisitions January 13, 2026 

Springline Advisory, a financial and business advisory firm, has partnered with Christy Paddock Advisors LLC, an Indianapolis-based firm providing fractional CFO and financial advisory services.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

Technology January 13, 2026 

More than 90 countries around the world have implemented, or announced plans to implement, mandatory e-invoicing and tax validation frameworks known as Continuous Transaction Controls.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

Mergers and Acquisitions January 13, 2026 

The top 30 accounting firm said Tuesday it has acquired Hollywood, FL-based CPA firm Topping Kessler & Co., expanding its presence in the state.

Jason Bramwell

Technology January 13, 2026 

By eliminating fragmented workflows and manual documentation, teams can double their daily call capacity and improve cash flow visibility.

Isaac M. O'Bannon