Technology February 9, 2026
Botkeeper is Closing Its Doors
In a statement posted on the Botkeeper website over the weekend, Enrico Palmerino wrote that the automated bookkeeping platform he founded in 2015 is shutting down.
State CPA Societies January 13, 2026
New Jersey Governor Signs Bill Providing an Additional Pathway to CPA Licensure
The bill allows those considering CPA licensure to qualify by earning a bachelor’s degree, completing two years of work experience and passing the CPA Exam.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 13, 2026
Springline Advisory Partners with Christy Paddock Advisors
Springline Advisory, a financial and business advisory firm, has partnered with Christy Paddock Advisors LLC, an Indianapolis-based firm providing fractional CFO and financial advisory services.
Technology January 13, 2026
Emburse Launches Invoice Tax Validation for Compliance with e-Invoice Regulations
More than 90 countries around the world have implemented, or announced plans to implement, mandatory e-invoicing and tax validation frameworks known as Continuous Transaction Controls.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 13, 2026
PKF O’Connor Davies Adds Topping Kessler in Florida
The top 30 accounting firm said Tuesday it has acquired Hollywood, FL-based CPA firm Topping Kessler & Co., expanding its presence in the state.
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Technology January 13, 2026
Billtrust Launches Agentic AI-Powered VoIP for Collections
By eliminating fragmented workflows and manual documentation, teams can double their daily call capacity and improve cash flow visibility.
Technology January 13, 2026
AI Can Model Behavior — But It Can’t Bear Responsibility
As AI becomes better at modeling human behavior, accounting leaders need to understand the difference between simulation and responsibility.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 13, 2026
Smith + Howard Acquires Bauknight Pietras & Stormer in South Carolina
The Atlanta-based top 100 firm has made its first M&A deal of 2026, acquiring Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 300 firm based in Columbia, SC.
Payroll January 12, 2026
Work Flexibility Declines as Employers Tighten Workplace Control; Working Mothers Feeling It Most
The findings show that parenthood continues to be treated as a professional liability, forcing women to downplay their identities.
Technology January 12, 2026
Accounting Seed Rolls Out AI Agents for Collections, Bill Pay, and General Ledger
The Salesforce-native accounting solution has introduced AI agents designed to optimize cash flow and save time for small and medium-sized businesses.
Payroll January 12, 2026
61% With Credit Card Debt Have Had It For At Least a Year
31% of credit cardholders have been in debt for at least three years and 21% who have been in debt for at least five years.
Financial Reporting January 12, 2026
AICPA Updates Criteria for Stablecoin Reporting to Address Controls Over Stablecoin Operations
The update comes amid heightened global and domestic focus over the past year on stablecoin oversight.
Technology January 12, 2026
Businesses Invisible to AI Search Platforms Risk Becoming Irrelevant
A search visibility expert reveals specific steps businesses must take to become the default answer in AI-powered search results.