Small Business June 22, 2026
Pending Home Sales Increased 3.8 Percent in May
Month-over-month and year-over-year pending home sales rose in the Northeast, Midwest, South and West.
State CPA Societies June 4, 2026
Nominations Open for New Jersey Society of CPAs’ 2026 Ovation Awards
The awards honor New Jersey professionals in six categories: Emerging Leader, Exceptional Educator, Impact, Innovation, Lifetime Leader and Woman to Watch.
Financial Reporting June 4, 2026
Oscilar Launches Agent Hub
Agent Hub is a coordinated suite of more than 30 AI agents purpose-built for risk operations across fraud, AML compliance, credit, onboarding, sanctions, disputes, analytics, workflow, and explainability.
Small Business June 4, 2026
Economic Optimism Slips While Company Confidence Holds Firm in AICPA Survey
49% of executives expressed optimism about their own organizations’ prospects, signaling continued confidence at the company level.
Technology June 4, 2026
Avalara Introduces Tax Content Essentials to Simplify Tax Rate Compliance for Growing Businesses
ATC Essentials gives businesses the accurate, up-to-date tax rate data they need.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 4, 2026
Aprio Acquires Waldron H. Rand & Co. in Massachusetts
The top 25 accounting firm announced its second deal this week, this time acquiring Waldron H. Rand & Co., a Dedham, MA-based firm with more than 110 years of history, effective June 1.
Nonprofit June 4, 2026
Expanded Section 4960 Rules Create New Financial Planning Challenges for Nonprofits
Executive compensation planning is becoming more closely tied to broader financial risk management.
Technology June 3, 2026
Karbon Introduces ‘AI Coworker’ Kai
During its flagship event Karbon Next in San Diego this week, practice management software provider Karbon introduced Kai, described by the company as an "AI coworker" for accounting firms.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 3, 2026
Ascend Adds William Vaughan Co. in Ohio
Ascend has acquired William Vaughan Co., an INSIDE Public Accounting top 300 accounting and advisory firm based in Maumee, OH.
Firm Management June 3, 2026
Crete Professionals Alliance Rebrands as Current
Crete Professionals Alliance is now Current, as the national platform for independent accounting firms takes aim at the largest firms in the U.S.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 3, 2026
Accuity Adds Carbonaro CPAs & Management Group in Hawaii
Carbonaro CPAs & Management Group, an accounting and advisory firm serving clients across Maui and Hawaii Island, has joined Honolulu-based Accuity, a partner firm of Crete Professionals Alliance.
Technology June 3, 2026
Ramp Launches AI Operating System for Accounting Firms
Ramp announced Wednesday the launch of Ramp Stack, an AI operating system built specifically for accounting firms, marking the New York City-based financial operations platform's entry into the CPA firm market.
Small Business June 3, 2026
Column: While Grads Fret About AI Taking Jobs, Small Businesses Need Buyers
There is an appealing opportunity taking shape for young workers: Baby boomer entrepreneurs are rapidly retiring without clear successors.