Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
Taxes July 30, 2026
AICPA Supports Taxpayer Assistance Legislation
The TAS Act addresses several important tax provisions that the AICPA has long-advocated for.
Artificial Intelligence July 30, 2026
Aprio Accredited to Certify Organizations On International AI Governance Standard
As AI moves from experimentation into core business operations, organizations face rising expectations around trust, accountability, and auditability.
Firm Management July 30, 2026
Stop Being the Highest-Paid Employee at Your Own Firm
Here is the ugly truth we need to address: you aren't raising your fees fast enough, and it is entirely because you are focused on the wrong things.
Firm Management July 29, 2026
Opinion: The AI Trickle-Down Myth
When we vet an AI tool, we ask for the SOC 2 report. We check whether it trains on our data. Good instincts, but the wrong question.
Taxes July 29, 2026
IRS to Observe National Whistleblower Day on July 30
July 30 is National Whistleblower Day, and the IRS said it plans to recognize the role whistleblowers play in exposing tax fraud, reducing the tax gap, and improving tax compliance.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast July 29, 2026
Scaling New Heights 2026 – Part 2 – Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – July 2026
Randy and Brian examine what the conference revealed about artificial intelligence, accounting platforms and the profession’s readiness for change.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 29, 2026
Grant Thornton Advisors Set to Buy CBIZ for $5 Billion; Will Become 5th-Largest Firm in U.S.
In huge M&A news today, Grant Thornton Advisors said it will be acquiring CBIZ in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of $5 billion, backed by private equity firm New Mountain Capital, which has owned a majority stake in Grant Thornton since 2024.
Financial Reporting July 29, 2026
U.S. Middle Market Sees Double-Digit Growth as AI Fuels Shift Toward Productivity
Nine out of ten middle market companies now report using AI, with many describing their capabilities as established or advanced.
Auditing July 29, 2026
74% of Enterprises Say They Are Audit-Ready for AI, Only 27% Actually Are
Many organizations have built the foundations needed for AI governance but are still struggling to operationalize policies.
General News July 28, 2026
Former CPA Sent to Prison for Laundering $5.3M Stolen From Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Ronald Deabler, 66, of Atlanta, was sentenced to four years in federal prison after he was convicted for participating in a scheme to launder $5.3 million stolen from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 28, 2026
Accounting Firm M&A Had a Record 2025
Accounting firm mergers and acquisitions broke records in 2025, with transaction volume rising 26% year-over-year and continuing to climb in 2026 primarily due to private equity, according to a new report.
Technology July 28, 2026
BlackLine Introduces Multi-Agent AI System Verity Prepare
BlackLine announced the general availability of Verity Prepare, a multi-agent artificial intelligence system that brings governed automation to manual and time-intensive close processes.