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.
Accounting September 4, 2025
James Brown Wanted to Leave Millions to Charity, But an Accountant Got to the Money First
James Brown’s longtime accountant, David Cannon, admitted to embezzling $8.6 million from the entertainer, who died with next to no cash after decades of fame.
Technology September 4, 2025
CoreTrust and Coupa Expand Their Strategic Partnership
This new phase of their partnership, which began earlier this year, brings Coupa’s AI platform for total spend management into CoreTrust’s ecosystem.
Accounting September 3, 2025
What Lease Accounting Teams Should Know About Critical Audit Matters
Because auditors are documenting CAMs related to lease accounting, lease accounting teams should understand what makes them so important.
Mergers and Acquisitions September 3, 2025
Smith + Howard Acquires Horton, Lee & Burnett in Alabama
The Atlanta-based top 100 firm is making its foray into Alabama by adding Horton, Lee, Burnett, Peacock, Cleveland & Grainger, an accounting and consulting firm based in Birmingham.
Mergers and Acquisitions September 3, 2025
Ascend Adds Miami-Based KSDT to Its Platform
Ascend has made its largest merger transaction to date, adding Miami-based accounting and advisory firm KSDT to its platform, effective Sept. 1.
Accounting September 3, 2025
AICPA Adds New Chapter to Practice Aid on Auditing Crypto Lending, Borrowing
The AICPA has updated its digital assets practice aid by providing practical guidance to practitioners on auditing crypto lending and borrowing transactions.
Technology September 3, 2025
8am Introduces New Solution Upgrades at Kaleidoscope 2025
The professional business platform geared for accounting, legal, and other client-facing professionals announced several new upgrades to its solution suite during Kaleidoscope, 8am's inaugural conference.
Taxes September 3, 2025
Trump to Ask Supreme Court for Expedited Ruling on Tariffs
The Trump administration will ask the Supreme Court for an expedited ruling in hopes of overturning a federal court decision that many tariffs were illegally imposed, arguing it is essential to keep the president's trade policy intact.
Accounting September 2, 2025
Many Americans Worry About Their Ability to Pay Back Student Loans, AICPA Survey Reveals
Nearly three-quarters (74%) of Americans who have personal student loans are somewhat or very worried about their ability to pay back those loans, according to the results of a new survey from the AICPA.
Small Business September 2, 2025
U.S. Trading Partners ‘Dazed and Confused’ After Tariff Court Loss
The legal fight over President Donald Trump’s global tariffs is deepening after a federal appeals court ruled the levies were issued illegally under an emergency law, extending the chaos in global trade.
Small Business September 2, 2025
U.S. Consumer Spending Shows Resilience Despite Stubborn Inflation
U.S. consumer spending rose in July by the most in four months, indicating resilient demand in the face of stubborn inflation.
Small Business August 29, 2025
Off-Peak Shopping Trends Demand Smarter Tax Tech for Retailers
As 85% of consumers begin summer shopping in late winter, businesses face a new peak season – and a growing need for automated tax technology to manage product complexity and compliance