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 January 23, 2026
Gusto Launches Payroll Inside ChatGPT
Gusto announced this week the launch of its app inside the new ChatGPT app directory, bringing AI-powered payroll directly into the everyday workflows of small businesses.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 23, 2026
Sax Buys Owen J. Flanagan & Co. in New York City
The top 75 firm has made its second M&A deal of 2026 acquiring Owen J. Flanagan & Co., an accounting firm based in New York City, effective Jan. 22.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 23, 2026
Brady Martz Adds Banker’s Compliance Consulting in Nebraska
The top 100 accounting firm is expanding its financial institutions services by joining forces with Central City, NE-based Banker’s Compliance Consulting in a deal expected to become official on March 1.
General News January 23, 2026
Ex-Bookkeeper Gets 34 Months for Embezzling $860K From Connecticut Businesses, Feds Say
Maria Higgins, 36, of Manchester, CT, who worked as a bookkeeper at businesses in Glastonbury and Danbury, CT, has been sentenced to prison for embezzling more than $860,000 from them, as well as tax evasion.
Technology January 22, 2026
Ramp Launches Live Budget Tracking Solution
Ramp has introduced Ramp Budgets, a real-time budget tracking solution that uses artificial intelligence to connect a company's financial plan directly to live spend.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 22, 2026
LBMC Acquires Torrillo & Associates
The top 35 firm has expanded into Pennsylvania following the addition of Torrillo & Associates, a CPA firm that specializes in employee benefit plan audits, including 401(k), 403(b), and pension plans, effective Jan. 1.
Accounting January 22, 2026
Forwardly Announces Partner Certification Program
The new program enables accountants, bookkeepers, and financial professionals to become Forwardly Certified Partners by completing a short certification exam or attending a live training session.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 22, 2026
KSM Launches Investment Banking Practice After M&A Deal
The top 50 accounting firm has launched KSM Corporate Finance following the acquisition of Charter Capital Partners, a Grand Rapids, MI-based investment banking firm.
Accounting January 22, 2026
TaxPlanIQ Founder Releases New Book, ‘The Balanced Millionaire: Advisor Edition’
This comprehensive guide from Dr. Jackie Meyer, CPA, is designed to help accountants, advisors, and firm leaders build seven-figure practices without burnout by aligning profitability, purpose, and personal well-being.
Technology January 22, 2026
Cetrom Ranked on Top 250 MSSP List for 2025
The recognition from Cyber Risk Alliance and MSSP Alert signifies Cetrom’s commitment to delivering security-first, intelligence-driven cloud infrastructure designed to support the next generation of AI-enabled accounting workflows.
Payroll January 21, 2026
The Era of the ‘Linear Career’ is Over, Says New ACCA Report
Preparing for this flexible career structure is at the core of suggested actions made in ACCA’s major new report, Career Paths Reimagined.
Financial Reporting January 21, 2026
AI Is Leading CFOs to Spend More Time on Investor Relations
The use of AI tools in investor research means that CFOs are devoting more time to investor relations, according to Gartner Inc., a business and technology insights company.