Accounting August 4, 2026
Nominations Open for Innovation Awards and 40 Under 40 Awards
Nominations are currently being accepted for CPA Practice Advisor's 40 Under 40, 20 Under 40, and Tax & Accounting Tech Innovation Awards.
Firm Management June 18, 2026
Will Williams Appointed Global COO of KPMG
KPMG announced several global and regional leadership appointments on June 17, including Will Williams taking over as the Big Four firm's global chief operating officer beginning Oct. 1.
Financial Reporting June 18, 2026
CFOs Increase Technology Investment Despite Record Low Economic Confidence
37% of finance leaders are optimistic about the U.S. economy over the next six months, the lowest level recorded in the survey question’s 20-quarter history.
Accounting Standards June 17, 2026
FASB Sets Out to Improve Hedge Accounting Guidance
The Financial Accounting Standards Board released a proposed Accounting Standards Update on June 17, the purpose of which is to improve interest rate risk hedging and net investment hedging accounting guidance.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 17, 2026
Centri Ramps Up Growth Strategy By Making Its First Acquisition
Centri Business Consulting has made its very first acquisition, as the top 200 accounting firm completed a deal with Altair Associates, a Minneapolis-based property and casualty insurance and reinsurance underwriting and claim services firm, on June 12.
Technology June 17, 2026
Suralink Brings Agentic Execution to Audit Engagements with Cloud Testing Suite
Suralink has launched Cloud Testing Suite, a new set of agentic AI capabilities that execute document validation and sample testing procedures in real time.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast June 17, 2026
2026 Black Ore AI Tax Summit – Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – June 2026
Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley provide an in-depth recap of the 2026 Black Ore AI Tax Summit held at Nasdaq Tower in New York City.
Financial Reporting June 17, 2026
FTC Safeguards Rule and Client Tax Data: What Your Hosting Environment Actually Needs to Comply
The rule defines "financial institution" broadly enough to capture tax preparation firms and financial advisors directly, not just banks and lenders.
Technology June 17, 2026
Melio Unveils Autonomous B2B Payment Network
Melio has launched an agent-powered payment network that enables buyers to pay suppliers directly through their accounts receivable systems, without requiring suppliers to onboard to a new portal or payment network.
Taxes June 16, 2026
AICPA Submits Comments to Treasury, IRS on Accounting Method Change Procedures
The recommendations focus on adopting an “issue under consideration” standard to expand a taxpayer’s ability to correct any erroneous methods of accounting while still under examination.
Technology June 16, 2026
AvidXchange Completes Workday Integration
AvidXchange provides customers with a streamlined integration that connects Workday Financial Management with AvidXchange for Workday.
Technology June 16, 2026
Gusto Rolls Out Suite of AI Agents That Help Accountants Develop and Evolve Their Practice
Gusto has launched six AI agents built for accounting professionals who want to grow their client base, deepen advisory revenue, and scale without adding headcount.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 16, 2026
Kernutt Stokes Merges in Fordham & Co. in Oregon
Eugene, OR-based accounting firm Kernutt Stokes is joining forces with Fordham & Co., a Hillsboro, OR-based accounting firm serving businesses and individuals throughout the Portland metro area.