Economy January 16, 2026
Accountants Enter 2026 Downbeat on Global Economic Prospects
Responses from almost 1,200 finance professionals demonstrated weak global confidence mostly unchanged over the majority of the past year.
Accounting January 16, 2026
Michigan CPA Thanks Former Teacher After Receiving Prestigious Award
Grand Haven native Michelle Gallagher was recently honored with the Impact Award, the most prestigious award granted each year by the Michigan Association of CPAs.
General News January 15, 2026
Florida Accountant Sentenced to 18 Years for Embezzlement Three Days After His Brother Kills the Business Owners
Sadman Dawla, an accountant for All-American Farms Inc. in Boynton Beach, FL, between 2016 and 2022, was sentenced Thursday to 18 years in prison for embezzling more than $5 million from the company.
Accounting January 15, 2026
AICPA Urges Congressional Support for ‘Fiscal State of the Nation Act’
The bipartisan legislation would promote greater fiscal transparency and require the Comptroller General of the United States to make an annual presentation before a joint hearing of the House and Senate Budget Committees.
Financial Reporting January 15, 2026
CFO Optimism Remains Steady Despite Volatile Year: Grant Thornton Survey
A significant majority (67%) expect their IT and digital transformation expenses to increase in the next year, marking a 20-quarter high.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 15, 2026
Doeren Mayhew Merges with Gerald Stinnett CPA in Georgia
The top 50 accounting firm has expanded its presence in the metro Atlanta area by acquiring Gerald Stinnett CPA, an accounting practice based in Suwanee, GA, effective Dec. 1, 2025.
Technology January 15, 2026
DianaHR Deploys First Production-Grade ‘HR Agent’ to Automate Employee Onboarding
This marks the deployment of the industry’s first production-grade AI agents capable of executing the end-to-end employee onboarding workflow with minimal human intervention.
Technology January 15, 2026
insightsoftware Introduces a Virtual Teammate with JustPerform Account Reconciliation
By completing reconciliations with 95% autonomy, JustPerform accelerates the month-end close process, freeing teams to focus on higher-value activities.
Auditing January 14, 2026
PCAOB Punishes Zwick CPA, Firm’s Owner, and a Manager for Audit Gone Awry
The PCAOB announced sanctions on Jan. 13 against Southfield, MI-based accounting firm Zwick CPA, the firm's owner Jack Zwick, and former audit manager Jeffrey Hoskow for an audit gone wrong.
Technology January 14, 2026
Armanino Launches Custom-Built Corporate Tax Hub
Armanino said Wednesday it has launched TaxAdvantage, which the top 20 accounting firm said is a one-stop technology platform designed to solve the pain points of corporate tax management.
Small Business January 14, 2026
Xero Launches AI-Powered Business Analytics System
Following its 2024 acquisition of Syft, a leading AI-powered reporting and insights platform, Xero has rapidly integrated the company’s powerful analytics features.
Firm Management January 14, 2026
Baker Tilly International Grows Revenue to Record $6.8 Billion in 2025
The global network of accounting and advisory firms has reported record global revenue of $6.8 billion for the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2025, up 21.3% from the previous year.