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.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 7, 2026
Plante Moran Expands South of the Border
Plante Moran is headed back to Mexico—the top 15 U.S. firm has added Guadalajara-based accounting firm JA Del Río in a deal expected to close on July 1.
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Mergers and Acquisitions May 6, 2026
Aprio Enters Cannabis Sector with Price Kong Acquisition
The top 25 accounting firm has set foot in the cannabis industry by acquiring Phoenix-based CPA firm Price Kong, which provides attest, tax, and advisory services to a variety of businesses, including cannabusinesses.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast May 6, 2026
Mythos: The AI Strikes Back – Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – May 2026
Hosts Randy and Brian explore the alarming implications of Anthropic’s experimental AI security model known as “Mythos.”
Mergers and Acquisitions May 6, 2026
HBK Brings Aboard BB&K in Florida
The top 50 accounting firm has merged in Brimmer, Burek and Keelan, a Tampa, FL-based CPA firm, effective May 1.
Accounting May 6, 2026
Accounting Not Among Degrees Deemed ‘Professional’ in U.S. Education Department’s Final Rule
The final rule defines “professional students” as individuals enrolled in one of 11 designated professional degree programs under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act student loan classification system. Accounting isn't one of them.
Small Business May 6, 2026
Zamp Launches Platform for Sales Tax, With Investment from Thomson Reuters Ventures
The company says it guarantees compliance. Every filing, every registration, every notice, every jurisdiction — if Zamp gets it wrong, Zamp covers the penalty.
Small Business May 5, 2026
Xero Introduces ‘Xero Coaches’ for Small Businesses
Xero Coaches provides small businesses with onboarding support and product training to help set up their accounts, streamline financial workflows, and get started with confidence, the company says.
Accounting Standards May 5, 2026
AICPA Urges OCC to Leverage Established Stablecoin Reporting and Controls Criteria in GENIUS Act Rulemaking
To address growing demand for clarity and consistency in stablecoin reporting, the AICPA released the 2025 Criteria for Stablecoin Reporting in two parts.
Technology May 5, 2026
Karbon Opens ‘The Loft,’ an Online Community and Training Platform for Accountants
The Loft is a professional community and training platform designed to help accountants and bookkeepers master artificial intelligence through peer collaboration and hands-on education.
Accounting May 5, 2026
Professionals on the Move – May 2026 Part 1
Professionals on the move is a collection of recent hiring, promotion, awards, and leadership changes from around the profession.
Accounting May 4, 2026
AICPA News – May 2026
AICPA News is a roundup of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs.