Mergers and Acquisitions January 17, 2026
EisnerAmper Combines with MLCworks
The top 15 accounting firm has added MLCworks, a digital marketing and growth advisory firm based in Metairie, LA, in a deal that closed in early January.
Financial Reporting January 16, 2026
Financial Executives Prioritize Technology, AI, and Disciplined Growth in 2026
The report captures insights from more than 200 senior finance leaders—including CFOs, CAOs, and controllers—across industries, regions, and company sizes.
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.