Technology July 28, 2026
Commentary: Illinois Ordered an Audit of AI Developers – Who Will Do It?
Illinois' statute on artificial intelligence safety requires an audit and, in the same breath, describes a profession that does not exist.
Staffing July 27, 2026
Public Accounting Salary Growth is Shifting – The Biggest Increases May Come Later than Expected
The research also highlights continued changes in regional competition for experienced public accounting professionals.
SEC July 24, 2026
Israeli Researcher Sucked Into SEC Legislative Controversy
At the heart of the debate is a study by a senior Israeli CPA, researcher, and director, Dr. Keren Bar-Hava, which was published several years ago and examined the implications of semi-annual reporting for companies.
PCAOB July 23, 2026
PCAOB Wants Feedback on ‘Ambitious and Practical’ 5-Year Strategic Plan
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board members gave the go-ahead on July 20 for staff to issue a request for public comment on the goals and objectives for the PCAOB’s 2026-2030 strategic plan.
Small Business July 23, 2026
The Biggest Risk in Agentic Commerce Is Unauthorized Autonomous Spend
The businesses that treat autonomous spending as a controls problem, not just an automation opportunity, will be in a much better position to use it responsibly.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 22, 2026
Doeren Mayhew Acquires CPA Firms in Florida and Texas
Top 50 accounting firm Doeren Mayhew has made its sixth and seventh M&A deals in 2026 after acquiring Punta Gorda, FL-based CPA firm McMillan, Whiteman & Associates and Houston-based CPA firm Sowers & Co.
Accounting July 22, 2026
Illinois CPA Society to Host Accounting and Finance Summit Aug. 26-27
The ICPAS Summit will take place Aug. 26-27, 2026, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill.
Accounting July 22, 2026
The Middle Market Has Embraced AI. Now Comes the Hard Part
Middle market companies across the U.S. and Canada have moved decisively from AI experimentation to AI execution.
CPE July 22, 2026
CPAClub Launches PATHS Digital Learning Platform
CPAClub has launched PATHS, a mobile learning platform that aims to make professional development a daily habit with digital learning, collaborative cohorts, and live coaching.
Technology July 22, 2026
CLA Teams with Digits to Build Proprietary AI Model
CliftonLarsonAllen is collaborating with AI-native accounting platform Digits to develop and train its own proprietary AI model, which the top 15 firm says will be deployed to thousands of current and future clients over the next three years.
Financial Reporting July 22, 2026
Tax Court Case Underlines the Rule: Don’t Pay Personal Expenses with Business Funds
Owners of small businesses frequently don’t pay attention close attention to the nature of expenditures.
Accounting July 21, 2026
Registration Open for Ensuring Success 2026 – Free Online CPE and IRS CE Conference Dec. 9-10, 2026
This year’s online event will be held Dec. 9 and Dec. 10, 2026, with seven free, one-hour, educational sessions each day.