Technology July 8, 2025
New Ignition and Karbon Integration Aimed at Unifying Billing and Workflow Automation
The enhanced integration brings together solutions that help accounting firms streamline how they engage and onboard clients—and get paid.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 8, 2025
CohnReznick Combines with Piascik & Associates in Virginia
Top 20 accounting firm CohnReznick announced Tuesday that it has combined with Richmond, VA-based tax firm Piascik & Associates, effective July 1.
Accounting July 8, 2025
Massachusetts Accountant Who Stole $1.2M From Her Own Job Sentenced to Prison
Ashley Sumner, 39, of Weymouth, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for stealing over $1.2 million from the business where she worked as an accountant.
Auditing July 7, 2025
PCAOB Shares Good Practices for Auditors on Engagement Acceptance
This edition of "Audit Focus" highlights key reminders for auditors of small public companies or brokers and dealers on engagement acceptance and why it's a critical part of the audit process.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 7, 2025
LMC Merges with Stephen A. Kepniss & Associates in New Jersey
The deal enables LMC to expand its service offerings, particularly in tax advisory, real estate-related services, and specialized planning for high-net-worth individuals.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 7, 2025
Ascend Adds Accounting Firms in New York, North Carolina
Ascend has expanded its presence on the East Coast by adding two more accounting firms to its platform—Tronconi Segarra & Associates in Williamsville, NY, and BGW in Charlotte, NC—effective July 1.
CAS July 7, 2025
43% of Finance Teams Question Their Own Tariff Preparedness
The insightsoftware study reveals that access to modern forecasting tools and real-time data creates a decisive advantage in navigating economic uncertainty.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 7, 2025
Sorren Adds Williams Overman Pierce in North Carolina
Sorren, which formed last spring and is comprised of 13 accounting firms across the U.S., has added a 14th firm to its roster—Raleigh, NC-based Williams Overman Pierce.
Accounting July 7, 2025
AICPA News – July 2025
AICPA News is a collection of recent news briefs from the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
Accounting July 7, 2025
State CPA Society News & Updates – July 2025
State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.
Accounting July 7, 2025
AICPA Seeks Comment on Proposed Update to Auditors’ Responsibilities Related to Fraud
The proposed Statement on Auditing Standards contains a number of changes, including the establishment of required procedures for when an auditor has identified fraud or suspected fraud.
Taxes July 3, 2025
AICPA CEO: Trump Tax Bill’s Passage ‘a Win for Millions of Businesses, Taxpayers, and Tax Practitioners’
While not perfect, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act contains many beneficial tax provisions that AICPA President and CEO Mark Koziel believes support the business community and will help grow the economy.