PCAOB May 29, 2026
PCAOB Establishes Inspections Modernization Council
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is forming a new advisory panel as the regulator looks to modernize how it inspects the work of public company audit firms.
Technology May 19, 2026
Rightworks Touts New Solutions, Partnerships During First Day of RightNOW26
RightNOW26, the signature event of accounting cloud service provider Rightworks, kicked off this week in San Antonio, TX, where new innovations and partnerships were announced to help address the rapidly evolving threat landscape for the accounting profession.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 19, 2026
Springline Advisory Joins Forces with GBC Advisory in Oklahoma
Dallas-based financial and business advisory firm Springline Advisory, which provides accounting and advisory services to the middle market, has added GBC Advisory, a full-service accounting firm in Norman, OK.
Accounting May 19, 2026
Massachusetts Society of CPAs Awards 50 Accounting Scholarships
The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs) has awarded $182,000 in scholarships to 50 outstanding students across the state.
State CPA Societies May 19, 2026
PICPA Adds 4 Accounting Professionals to Board, Installs New Leaders
“We are proud to have some of the most influential professionals in accounting serving on our board and leading our organization into a new era,” PICPA CEO Jen Cryder said.
Accounting May 18, 2026
COSO Begins Search for New Board Chair
The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission has begun its search for a new board chair to succeed Lucia Wind, whose term ends on Dec. 31.
Technology May 18, 2026
CLA Unveils CLA One Digital Service for Clients
The top 15 firm has launched CLA One Digital, a unified digital services offering designed to help clients modernize operations, reduce risk, and achieve measurable business outcomes.
Firm Management May 18, 2026
Column: The Day I Got Serious About Metrics
A firm owner discusses the importance of building a robust measurement system to gain clear visibility into the firm's performance.
Auditing May 15, 2026
Group Audits: Why Complexity Persists and Why Judgment Still Matters Most
Under new, risk-based standards, group auditors still face critical judgements about complex matters.
Small Business May 15, 2026
State Officials Demand Transparency as Businesses Get Billions in Trump Tariff Refunds
The administration could potentially hand back over $166 billion following a Supreme Court decision ruling the tariffs illegal.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 15, 2026
Abbott, Stringham & Lynch Adds Accounting Solutions Firm ArightCo
Abbott, Stringham & Lynch, a full-service CPA firm in Silicon Valley, CA, has acquired San Jose, CA-based ArightCo, an integrated finance and accounting partner for midsized organizations.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 15, 2026
Vancouver-Area CPA Firm Acquires National Accounting Practice
Vancouver, WA-based Lewis Group CPAs announced Wednesday that it acquired Atlas Accounting Group, a national practice focused on serving trades businesses, in April.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 14, 2026
Ascend Brings Alabama-Based Jackson Thornton Into the Fold
Montgomery, AL-based Jackson Thornton, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 accounting firm, has joined the Ascend platform.