Firm Management January 6, 2026
Ascend Acquires Texas Accounting Firm Gollob Morgan Peddy
The Tyler, TX, firm is the latest addition to Ascend’s Southwest footprint, adding nine partners and 100 staff to the Ascend team.
Accounting January 5, 2026
MYCPE ONE Launches AI CPE Academy for Accounting Professionals
The advanced educational hub is designed to equip professionals and accounting firm teams with practical, industry-ready AI skills.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 5, 2026
PKF O’Connor Davies Merges in Bowman & Co. in New Jersey
The top 30 accounting firm has expanded its presence in the greater Philadelphia metro area after merging with Bowman & Co., a CPA firm with three offices in southern New Jersey, effective Jan. 1.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 5, 2026
UHY Combines with Manley Garvin in South Carolina
The top 30 accounting firm now has its first office in South Carolina after announcing a deal Monday to merge with Manley Garvin, a Greenwood-based firm that provides tax, accounting, and assurance services.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 5, 2026
CohnReznick Adds Smith Schafer in Minnesota
The top 15 accounting firm has made its first M&A deal of 2026, acquiring Minneapolis-based Smith Schafer & Associates, in a move that marks the top 15 accounting firm's entry into Minnesota.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 5, 2026
Nichols Cauley Makes Deals to Launch Financial Services Platform
The top 200 accounting firm started the new year by announcing it has launched a new financial services platform geared toward privately held SMBs, self-made entrepreneurs, and family-owned companies that will be led by former Baker Tilly CEO Alan Whitman.
Accounting January 1, 2026
AICPA News – Jan. 2026
AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs, the Association of International CPAs, and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Accounting December 30, 2025
Orumé Agbeyegbe Hays, CPA, CGMA, MST – 2025 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
CPA Practice Advisor has announced the recipients of the ‘Most Powerful Women in Accounting’ awards. Now in their 14th year, the awards recognize leaders for their significant contributions to the profession.
Firm Management December 30, 2025
Accounting Firm Ascend Acquires Sweeney Conrad in Seattle, Expands West Coast Presense
Sweeney Conrad will adopt an alternative practice structure separating non-attest and attest services. Tax and business advisory services will be provided by Sweeney Conrad Advisors LLC.
Firm Management December 30, 2025
The Future of the CPA Firm
The accounting and professional services industry has operated unchanged for decades, but a wave of change is about to wash over the sector.
Technology December 29, 2025
The 2026 Mandate: Why AI Governance and XAI Will Define Finance’s Future
The following strategies can help organizations achieve full executive alignment on their AI investments and gain trust and transparency with executives in every AI action.
Technology December 29, 2025
Is There a Cost Benefit to Software Hosting for CPA Firms?
Once they get an understanding of the direct and indirect cost benefits of accounting software hosting, CPA firm leaders can make an informed, strategic decision about their cloud transition.