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.
Small Business August 19, 2026
Xerocon Denver 2026 Photo Gallery
The global business financial technology provider Xero held its semi-annual user and partner conference, XeroCon, in Denver.
Accounting August 19, 2026
Xerocon Kicks Off 2026 Conference in Denver
Guest speakers included tennis legend Andre Agassi as headliner, motivational speaker Rachel Sheerin as the emcee, and others, including Gail Perry, CPA.
Technology August 19, 2026
Aprio to Invest in Emerging AI and Tech Companies Through Aprio Ventures
Top 25 accounting firm Aprio announced Tuesday a strategic investment program created to connect the firm with emerging solutions to enhance services for clients.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 19, 2026
CRI Adds DMR CPAs, Trace Advisory
The top 25 firm has completed two M&A deals in a little more than a week, adding DMR CPAs in Fort Worth, TX, and Trace Advisory, a Ridgeland, MS-based firm specializing in government accounting, auditing, and compliance.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 19, 2026
BST & Co. and Gallagher Flynn Merge to Form BST Gallagher Flynn
Latham, NY-based BST & Co. CPAs, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 300 firm, and South Burlington, VT-based accounting and advisory firm Gallagher, Flynn & Co. have combined to create BST Gallagher Flynn.
Artificial Intelligence August 19, 2026
How CPA Firms Can Use ChatGPT to Decode Client Behavior
When used strategically, ChatGPT can help CPA firms analyze client feedback, identify recurring concerns, understand changing expectations, and spot patterns that may indicate satisfaction or retention risks.
Small Business August 19, 2026
Xero Sees Strong Growth in U.S. and Announces New Payments Capabilities and Embedded Payroll with Gusto
Xero has announced significant product updates across its payments, payroll and bookkeeping offerings.
Accounting August 19, 2026
Frost’s Sentencing Delayed for Second Time
A federal judge delayed former Chattanooga accountant Jonathan Frost's sentencing for a second time Tuesday following a joint request from prosecutors and defense.
Accounting August 18, 2026
Hillary Salo Tapped as Next FASB Chair
Hillary Salo, who currently serves as vice chair of the Financial Accounting Standards Board and chair of the Emerging Issues Task Force, will succeed Richard Jones as FASB chair next year.
Accounting Standards August 18, 2026
FASB Proposal Could Shape How Stablecoins Are Classified as Cash Equivalents
Proposed rules drafted on Tuesday look to clarify how the current definition of cash equivalents applies to certain digital assets, such as stablecoins, and to increase transparency about the significant components of cash equivalents.
PCAOB August 18, 2026
PCAOB Provides Q&A for Auditors on QC 1000 Implementation
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board posted a new staff resource for auditors on Tuesday that provides answers to questions about the implementation of the audit regulator's new quality control standard.
Firm Management August 18, 2026
The Succession Crisis Reshaping Accounting
This isn’t simply a succession problem—it’s an industry-wide shift that could force thousands of accounting firms to sell, merge, or close, disrupting client relationships built over decades.