Advisory April 24, 2026
5 M&A Signals CPAs Should Be Watching for Their Clients in 2026
The choppiness of the M&A market is an opening, not an obstacle. Use it to build a stronger advisory foundation with the clients who need it most.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 2, 2026
Armanino Adds Step Up Consulting in California
The top 20 accounting firm announced Monday that it has brought aboard the team from Step Up Consulting, a Los Angeles-based woman- and minority-owned IT consulting firm.
PCAOB February 2, 2026
Retired EY Partner Tapped to Lead PCAOB
Demetrios "Jim" Logothetis, a 40-year veteran of Ernst & Young who retired as an audit partner from the Big Four firm in 2019, was picked as the new PCAOB chair by the SEC, which also appointed three new board members Jan. 30.
IRS February 2, 2026
IRS Seeks Applicants to Serve on ETAAC
The IRS announced last week that it's accepting applications for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee through Feb. 28.
Small Business February 2, 2026
Top 5 Skills to Start a Business After a Layoff in 2026
As the "forever layoff" era continues, an expert reveals several ways employees can turn a job loss into entrepreneurial success.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast January 30, 2026
AI Trends at CES 2026 – Part 3 – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Jan. 2026
Randy and Brian continue their CES 2026 coverage by focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) trends and new products that can help accounting firms, finance teams, and their clients. The Accounting Tech Lab is an ongoing series that explores the intersection of public accounting and technology.
Firm Management January 29, 2026
Perkins Coie Adds Family Office and Tax Lawyer Mohsen Ghazi as Partner in Chicago
Mohsen counsels family offices, fund sponsors, and high net worth clients on structuring tax-advantaged funds and family offices in the United States and abroad.
Accounting January 29, 2026
Intuit Sets Out to Inspire 1 Million Future Accountants Through New Pipeline Program
Intuit's new Career Pipeline Program is focused on equipping students with the critical digital, data, and advisory skills they need to pursue a career in accounting as artificial intelligence transforms the profession.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 29, 2026
Sorren Adds Hess & Rohmer in Texas
Gainesville, TX-based CPA and advisory firm Hess & Rohmer has joined Sorren, expanding the top 100 accounting firm's presence in the Lone Star State.
Firm Management January 29, 2026
How Accounting Firms Can Cut IT Costs and Boost Efficiency with Infrastructure Automation
By adopting automation that aligns infrastructure performance with business needs in real-time, firms can finally break free from the legacy cost-growth cycle.
Human Resources January 29, 2026
ADP Launches AI Agents to Solve Workforce Challenges
The new agents help organizations manage people, streamline processes and make informed decisions that support people at work.
SEC January 29, 2026
ADM to Pay $40M Fine to Settle SEC Accounting Fraud Charges
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. agreed to settle accounting and disclosure fraud charges for materially inflating the performance of a key ADM business segment, Nutrition, which the Chicago-based company touted to investors as an important driver of its overall growth.
Economy January 29, 2026
Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady as Job Data Stablizes
Numbers published since the Fed’s December meeting point to accelerating growth, cooling inflation and steadying employment.