Accounting February 6, 2026
AICPA News – Feb. 2026
AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs, the Association of International CPAs, and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Technology December 4, 2025
AuditFile Launches New QualityLink Solution for CPA Firms
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
Brown Edwards Acquires Shelton & Co. CPAs in Virginia
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
5 Ways Hackers Use AI to Break Into Small Businesses—And How to Stop Them
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
Former Accounting Exec Busted for Allegedly Cheating the IRS, Getting Paid Under the Table
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
UHY and Inova Payroll Announce Strategic Partnership
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
Eide Bailly Merges in Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer in Virginia
The top 20 accounting firm will officially expand to Virginia on Dec. 8 when it combines with Norfolk-based CPA firm Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer.
Mergers and Acquisitions December 2, 2025
PKF O’Connor Davies Brings in Wolf Maryles & Associates in NYC
New York City-based boutique tax and financial advisory firm Wolf Maryles & Associates will join PKF O'Connor Davies in a deal that takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026, the top 30 accounting firm said on Tuesday.
Technology December 2, 2025
Why Managed IT Services Makes Sense for Accountants
For modern accounting firms, managed IT services is no longer an upgrade; it’s a necessity for survival and a foundation for growth.
Technology December 2, 2025 Sponsored
AI Isn’t a Threat to Auditors—It’s the Key to Elevating the Profession
The story around artificial intelligence and the audit profession has been told as one of competition. But the truth is, AI isn’t replacing auditors; it’s redefining their value.
Technology December 2, 2025
Expensify, Uber for Business Partner to Automate Travel and Meal Receipts
The integration fully automates receipt collection for employee Uber rides and Uber Eats orders, offering a seamless and scalable way to manage travel and dining expenses while on the road for work.
Risk Management December 1, 2025
The 2026 Risk Outlook: Emerging Exposures and Priorities for CPA Firms
CPA firms that do not evolve their risk management strategies are going to find themselves exposed in ways they might never have anticipated.
Mergers and Acquisitions December 1, 2025
HBK Acquires MKS&H in Maryland
The top 50 firm has made its initial foray into the state of Maryland by acquiring McLean, Koehler, Sparks & Hammond, an accounting firm with offices in Timonium and Frederick, effective Dec. 1.