Mergers and Acquisitions January 29, 2026
Sorren Adds Hess & Rohmer in Texas
Gainesville, TX-based CPA and advisory firm Hess & Rohmer has joined Sorren, expanding the top 100 accounting firm's presence in the Lone Star State.
General News January 29, 2026
New Jersey Accountant Stole More Than $1M From Business Owner to Fund Sports Betting and Mortgage, State Says
Michael Delia, 61, of West Orange, is charged with money laundering, failure to turn over collected tax, and two counts of theft by unlawful taking, the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office said Jan. 28.
SEC January 29, 2026
ADM to Pay $40M Fine to Settle SEC Accounting Fraud Charges
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. agreed to settle accounting and disclosure fraud charges for materially inflating the performance of a key ADM business segment, Nutrition, which the Chicago-based company touted to investors as an important driver of its overall growth.
Economy January 29, 2026
Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady as Job Data Stablizes
Numbers published since the Fed’s December meeting point to accelerating growth, cooling inflation and steadying employment.
General News January 28, 2026
Former Chattanooga Accountant Signs Plea Deal for Federal Crimes
Jonathan Frost, who turned a Chattanooga accounting firm into a hub for flashy social media-driven investments that collapsed, has agreed to plead guilty to federal conspiracy charges involving wire and tax fraud and money laundering.
Technology January 28, 2026
Digits Names BILL an API Partner to Streamline Financial Management for Businesses and Accountants
By integrating with BILL, Digits automates the accounting for bills, invoices, and payments leveraging BILL’s modern API platform.
Artificial Intelligence January 28, 2026
What Accountants Need to Know About Agentic AI
Agentic AI is already helping accountants add more value to their services and contribute to the decision-making process for clients.
Technology January 28, 2026
Melio Launches AI-Powered Assistant ‘Agent Mel’
Melio announced Wednesday the launch of “Agent Mel,” an AI-powered assistant and expert guide that delivers quick responses and valuable insight for payment, product, and vendor questions.
Economy January 27, 2026
CEO Confidence Improves in Q4 2025 as Leaders Adjust to a New Operating Reality
The Index climbed seven points in Q4 to 88.9, nearly seven points above its three-year average and marking the strongest reading of 2025.
Technology January 27, 2026
Brex Announces AI-Native Accounting API for ERP Automation
Brex, which was bought by Capitol One in a deal announced last week valued at $5.15 billion, recently unveiled a new AI-native Accounting API designed to automate accounting workflows and enable real-time integrations with ERP systems.
Technology January 27, 2026
Zone & Co. Unveils Agentic Control Layer for ERP
Zone & Co. has introduced Zoe by Zone, an agentic orchestration layer designed to operate as a control and command cockpit for accounting and finance teams.
Firm Management January 26, 2026
Josh Tyree Shifts From President to CEO of Sorren
Josh Tyree, who has served as president of Sorren since the firm's launch last spring, has been appointed CEO, effective Jan. 20, following a planned leadership transition.