Technology January 13, 2026
Billtrust Launches Agentic AI-Powered VoIP for Collections
By eliminating fragmented workflows and manual documentation, teams can double their daily call capacity and improve cash flow visibility.
Technology January 13, 2026
AI Can Model Behavior — But It Can’t Bear Responsibility
As AI becomes better at modeling human behavior, accounting leaders need to understand the difference between simulation and responsibility.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 13, 2026
Smith + Howard Acquires Bauknight Pietras & Stormer in South Carolina
The Atlanta-based top 100 firm has made its first M&A deal of 2026, acquiring Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 300 firm based in Columbia, SC.
Technology January 12, 2026
Accounting Seed Rolls Out AI Agents for Collections, Bill Pay, and General Ledger
The Salesforce-native accounting solution has introduced AI agents designed to optimize cash flow and save time for small and medium-sized businesses.
Financial Reporting January 12, 2026
AICPA Updates Criteria for Stablecoin Reporting to Address Controls Over Stablecoin Operations
The update comes amid heightened global and domestic focus over the past year on stablecoin oversight.
Technology January 12, 2026
Fireblocks Buys Israeli Crypto Accounting Startup TRES Finance for $130 Million
Israeli cryptocurrency security company Fireblocks said Jan. 7 that it is acquiring Israeli crypto accounting startup TRES Finance, which has developed a platform for managing, controlling and financially reporting digital assets.
Technology January 9, 2026
RSM US Rolls Out ‘Ask Luca’ GenAI Tool for Firm’s Auditors
RSM US said Thursday it has launched "Ask Luca," a generative AI tool within RSM Luca, the firm's digital audit ecosystem, that leaders say will assist its assurance professionals in delivering more efficient, high-quality audits for clients.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 8, 2026
Doeren Mayhew Acquires Lancaster & Reed in Florida
The top 50 accounting firm announced Wednesday that it added Key Biscayne, FL-based CPA firm Lancaster & Reed as of Dec. 17, 2025.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 8, 2026
HoganTaylor Merges in Hawthorn, Waymouth & Carroll in Louisiana
The top 100 accounting firm has expanded its footprint in Louisiana through a merger with Hawthorn, Waymouth & Carroll, a CPA firm based in Baton Rouge that provides audit, tax, and accounting services, effective Jan. 1.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 8, 2026
FustCharles Adds Stephen J. Flood CPA PLLC in New York
Syracuse, NY-based FustCharles, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 400 firm, has completed an M&A deal with Stephen J. Flood CPA PLLC, an accounting practice based in Latham, NY, effective Jan. 1.
Technology January 8, 2026
Extend Wraps Up 2025 with AI-Powered Product Innovation, Expanded Bank Partnerships
Extend delivered meaningful product innovation to a broader range of businesses by making its software accessible to any business, irrespective of their banking relationship.
Technology January 7, 2026
OneStream Acquired by Hg in $6.4 Billion Deal
London-based private equity firm Hg is buying enterprise finance management platform OneStream in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.4 billion, it was announced on Jan. 6.