AICPA October 29, 2026
AICPA Proposes Update of SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria to Enhance the Relevance, Usability and Value of CPAs’ Reports
The AICPA’s SOC 2 Working Group is seeking public comment on the exposure draft through Jan. 15, 2027.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast October 3, 2025
The State of Audit Automation – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Oct. 2025
Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss the state of audit automation with two longtime audit professionals who are now with audit technology provider Audit Sight, a platform that eliminates manual work for auditors, diligence and private equity professionals by automating financial transaction verification.
Technology October 2, 2025
DualEntry Touts $90M Series A to ‘Rewrite the ERP Playbook’
DualEntry said Oct. 2 it has launched from stealth with an AI-native ERP software for the mid-market, backed by $90 million in Series A funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Khosla Ventures with participation from Google Ventures, Contrary, and Vesey Ventures.
Technology October 2, 2025
BILL Launches Operating Account to Streamline Payments and Optimize Cashflow
Businesses like Dr. Squatch are harnessing BILL Cash Account to earn more and pay faster.
Technology October 2, 2025
FinQuery Secures Private Equity Investment From TA Associates
The AI-powered accounting automation solutions provider announced Oct. 2 that it has received a majority investment from TA Associates, a Boston-based global private equity firm.
Taxes October 2, 2025
IRS Extends Form 6765 Comment Period to March 31, 2026
The agency said Oct. 1 that it wants to receive additional feedback about the draft instructions for Form 6765 and is extending the dates for certain reporting rules related to the Credit for Increasing Research Activities, also known as the research tax credit.
Taxes October 2, 2025
IRS: Volunteers Needed to Provide No-Cost Tax Services
The IRS is seeking volunteers to support the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs, which offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals.
Advisory October 2, 2025
Why Buying AI Tools Isn’t an AI Strategy—And What Actually Works
79% of professionals believe AI will transform our industry within five years, yet only 14% of firms have developed actual AI strategies.
Advisory October 2, 2025
Ryan and Dhruva Advisors Announce Joint Venture
The partnership represents a significant and strategic advancement for Ryan to further its ability to serve clients in high-growth markets, while reinforcing its global presence and capabilities.
Firm Management October 2, 2025
Platform Accounting Group Adds to its California Presence
Formerly known as Hunter, Hunter & Hunt and based in Eureka, Calif., the regional firm HHH has been in operation for nearly 40 years.
Financial Reporting October 1, 2025
5 Critical Mistakes New Chief Compliance Officers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
The biggest mistake new CCOs make is launching into audits, policy overhauls, or system changes before truly understanding how the business operates.
Accounting October 1, 2025
Agentic AI and the Accountant: Collaboration, Not Automation
Over the next few years, firms will increasingly adopt agentic AI-augmented practices, where human teams and digital agents collaborate seamlessly.
Payroll October 1, 2025
AIxiety Across America: States With the Highest AI-Related Job Concerns
By identifying the states with the highest interest and concern, and where workers are most motivated to future-proof their careers, the data offers a clear snapshot of where AIxiety is felt the strongest in the U.S.