Firm Management September 26, 2025
Tom Watson to Remain CEO of Forvis Mazars
The top 10 accounting firm announced this week that it has reappointed Tom Watson to another four-year term as CEO, effective June 1, 2026.
Technology September 25, 2025
Qount Launches AI-Powered 1099 Workflow for Accounting Firms
Qount unveiled on Sept. 25 its enhanced 1099 Workflow solution, designed to transform a time-consuming and stressful task during tax season into an efficient, automated experience.
Mergers and Acquisitions September 24, 2025
CRI Adds Williams Steinert Mask CPAs in Texas
Carr, Riggs & Ingram has expanded into the San Antonio market with the addition of Williams Steinert Mask, a firm that has served the San Antonio community with their accounting and investing needs for more than 60 years.
Mergers and Acquisitions September 19, 2025
Aprio Acquires Mize CPAs and Prism Financial Group in Kansas
Top 25 firm Aprio said Sept. 19 that it's acquiring Mize CPAs, an accounting and advisory firm for entrepreneurs and McDonald's owner/operators, along with its affiliated wealth management firm, Prism Financial Group, in a deal expected to close on Nov. 1.
Mergers and Acquisitions September 17, 2025
BDO USA to Combine with Top 100 Accounting Firm Horne
In a transaction involving two of the nation's top 100 accounting firms by revenue, top 10 firm BDO announced Sept. 17 its largest-ever expansion as it will be merging in Ridgeland, MS-based top 30 firm Horne in a deal expected to close Nov. 1.
Technology September 16, 2025
Canopy Smart Intake Expands to Include AI Document Request Lists
This new feature uses artificial intelligence to create unique request lists for each client in seconds—reducing the time it takes for accounting firms to gather tax documents and information.
Firm Management September 16, 2025
AICPA Seeks Comment on Peer Review Proposal for Firms with Private Equity Backing
The comment period for the proposed update will be open until Oct. 25 this year. If approved by the Peer Review Board, it would be effective for peer reviews with years ending on or after Dec. 31, 2025.
Accounting September 15, 2025
UiAgent Raises $4.6M Seed Round to Automate Tasks for Accounting Firms
The New York City-based company offers an AI platform that helps accounting firms automate repetitive tasks across client accounting services, tax, and audit.
Accounting September 15, 2025
TaxDome and Verito Launch Security Hotline for Accounting Firms
TaxDome announced a partnership with Verito on Sept. 15 to provide accounting firms with a free hotline dedicated to IT and security support.
Mergers and Acquisitions September 9, 2025
Five National Accounting Firms Combine Under the Richey May Brand
Five accounting and advisory firms—Richey May & Co.; WSRP; MKA; Sobul, Primes & Schenkel; and United States X Advisors (formerly The Doty Group)—have united to form a single, national platform operating under the Richey May banner.
Firm Management September 8, 2025
Started as Alternative to Taxing Corporate Culture, Atlanta Audit Firm Turns 45
Atlanta-based Bennett Thrasher was founded in 1980 by two accountants who left their corporate jobs to start a firm on their own.
Technology September 4, 2025
Key Steps to Improving Threat Prevention in Your Accounting Firm
Threat prevention is an ongoing, ever-evolving process rather than a static, one-time effort. Accounting firms need to have a balanced approach to threat prevention—they must remain vigilant and invest in technology and people.