General News May 26, 2026
Texas Accountant Indicted, Accused of Stealing $3 Million From Two Colorado Companies
Emily Katherine Merrill, 41, faces 10 counts of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering, according to an indictment.
Accounting May 26, 2026
$46 Million Civil Judgment Entered Against Accountant Jonathan Frost
Filed in 2023, the lawsuit accused the Chattanooga accountant and other defendants of running a clean energy investment scheme that used about 99% of investor funds to prop up other businesses and pay personal expenses.
General News May 22, 2026
Accountant, 37, Murdered in Jamaica After Texting Sister: ‘Call the Cops’
Melissa Kerry Samnath of Queens, NY, was murdered on her 37th birthday while on vacation in Jamaica.
Firm Management May 18, 2026
Column: The Day I Got Serious About Metrics
A firm owner discusses the importance of building a robust measurement system to gain clear visibility into the firm's performance.
General News May 12, 2026
Hulk Hogan’s Former Accountant Accused of Embezzling More Than $890,000
Melissia Gauthreaux has been charged with six counts of wire fraud, according to a press release from U.S. Attorney Greg Kehoe for the Middle District of Florida.
Tax Planning May 12, 2026
TaxPlanIQ Presents Weekly Tax Strategy Hour for Tax Pros
The Strategy Hour, which will be held on Wednesdays beginning May 20, brings in a different specialist each week to walk through a single, high-impact tax planning strategy in depth.
General News May 12, 2026
Nick Cannon’s Former Accountant Accused of Stealing $2 Million From Him
Prosecutors allege that Frank Musoke used his access to Cannon’s debit cards and PIN numbers to withdraw approximately $1.7 million from ATMs and fund personal travel and Amazon purchases.
Accounting April 30, 2026
Controller Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Over $26M From Nevada Employer
Cynthia Marie Marabella pleaded guilty April 24 to embezzling over $26 million from her employer in a case tied to the kidnapping of the company owner and threats of harm to his family.
Accounting April 28, 2026
Accountant, Data Analyst Accuse Exxon Mobil and Empire Petroleum of Defrauding Taxpayers in Orphan Well Scheme
Greg Rogers and Theron Horton have alleged the two companies along with many others are engaged in “massive accounting fraud” that ultimately leaves taxpayers on the hook for millions of dollars in costs for remediation of their wells.
General News April 22, 2026
Botham Jean’s Family Sues in Effort to Force Dallas to Pay Jury Award for Accountant’s 2018 Murder
The lawsuit was filed last month in Dallas County District Court by Jean's parents and sister. Jean, an accountant with PwC in Dallas, was fatally shot by former police officer Amber Guyger.
Accounting April 21, 2026
Is Your State Running Low On Accountants?
Sam's List, a directory for finance professionals, ranked all 50 states and Washington, D.C. to find out which states are running short on accountants—and where they are easy to find.
Accounting April 21, 2026
Rep. Ilhan Omar Updates Financial Disclosure Form, Citing Accounting Error
Omar’s office said the latest disclosure proved “the Congresswoman is not a millionaire.”