Accounting December 4, 2025
Quintin Flanagin, 45, of Colby, KS, was sentenced to 48 months in prison on Dec. 3 after admitting this past summer to defrauding clients, who were his family members, and using part of the money to build a home.
Accounting December 4, 2025
Quintin Flanagin, 45, of Colby, KS, was sentenced to 48 months in prison on Dec. 3 after admitting this past summer to defrauding clients, who were his family members, and using part of the money to build a home.
Accounting December 4, 2025
Most disclosure areas have stagnated or declined, providing audit committees with an opportunity to enhance transparency about their evolving oversight responsibilities, the Center for Audit Quality says in a new report.
Accounting Standards December 4, 2025
A new Accounting Standards Update published by the Financial Accounting Standards Board on Dec. 4 establishes authoritative guidance on the accounting for government grants received by business entities.
Mergers and Acquisitions December 4, 2025
The top 200 firm announced the completion of two merger deals this week—one with Boston-based CPA firm Cohen Cohen & Co. and the other with Stoneham, MA-based CPA firm Ziner & Murphy—effective Dec. 1.
Technology December 4, 2025
As the 1099 filing season approaches, rising form volumes, shifting IRS requirements, and tighter audit scrutiny are colliding with outdated, manual processes—leaving accounts payable teams stretched thin and exposed to risk.
Accounting December 4, 2025
CPA business leaders cited domestic economic conditions and inflation as their top concerns, while tariff-related uncertainty eased compared with last quarter, according to the Q4 AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook.
Technology December 4, 2025
QualityLink is an integrated, AI-driven solution designed to help CPA firms comply with the full suite of quality management standards: AICPA Statement on Quality Management Standards No. 1 and AICPA SQMS No. 2, as well as International Standard on Quality Management 1 and ISQM 2.
Mergers and Acquisitions December 3, 2025
The top 100 accounting firm announced Dec. 2 that it has acquired Shelton & Co. CPAs, a Lynchburg, VA-based accounting practice that has served the construction industry for more than 30 years.
Technology December 3, 2025
A cybersecurity expert shares practical defense strategies for each attack type, stressing that employee training and affordable security tools can level the playing field.
Accounting December 3, 2025
Stephen Hochberg, 77, who was an accounting and real estate executive in Sudbury, MA, was recently charged by the feds and has agreed to plead guilty to perpetrating the multi-year scheme.
Accounting December 3, 2025
The top 30 accounting firm said a new partnership with Inova Payroll strengthens its technology ecosystem, enabling clients to optimize workforce operations, enhance compliance, and streamline payroll and HR functions through Inova’s cloud-based platform.
Mergers and Acquisitions December 2, 2025
The top 20 accounting firm will officially expand to Virginia on Dec. 8 when it combines with Norfolk-based CPA firm Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer.