Technology November 5, 2025
Expensify Launches First Hybrid ‘Contextual’ AI Expense Agent
Combining cutting-edge AI with round-the-clock human expertise, Concierge helps members save time and money by managing expenses through chat, email, and text.
Accounting November 5, 2025
Column: The Sudden Financial Collapse of This Big Auto Parts Firm Points to the Next Market Meltdown
First Brands accumulated billions of dollars in debt, without the lenders knowing much about it. Does it signal that a stock market implosion is coming?
Mergers and Acquisitions November 5, 2025
Frazier & Deeter Adds Rosen, Sapperstein & Friedlander in Maryland
A day after it announced the acquisition of Charlotte, NC-based accounting firm Pesta Finnie & Associates, the top 50 firm said Nov. 5 that it has acquired RS&F, a CPA and advisory firm in Towson, MD.
Technology November 5, 2025
Sage Rolls Out Finance Intelligence Agent
The new Finance Intelligence Agent joins Sage’s growing network of AI agents, which includes the Close, Accounts Payable, Time, and Assurance agents.
Technology November 5, 2025
Sage Launches AI Developer Solutions: ‘Next Stage in Sage’s Platform Journey’
The release of AI Developer Solutions marks a major milestone in how partners and independent software vendors innovate on the Sage platform, the Atlanta-based company said.
Taxes November 4, 2025
IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Online Launches with New Continuing Education Content
Each seminar features a 50-minute interactive video presentation synchronized with PowerPoint slides, downloadable resources and full transcripts.
Firm Management November 4, 2025
Wipfli Associates Unite for 21st Annual Community Day
Associates are encouraged to pursue their own passions through flexible volunteer time, nonprofit board service and donation matching programs. Community Day amplifies this spirit, offering a shared moment for teams to unite around which causes that matter most.
Financial Reporting November 4, 2025
The Age of AI and the Cost of Getting Lost in the Hype
From generative tools to autonomous agents, it feels like everyone is racing to add AI to their products. But beneath the buzzwords lies a sobering reality: not all AI is built without bias or responsibly.
Mergers and Acquisitions November 4, 2025
Frazier & Deeter Acquires Pesta Finnie & Associates in North Carolina
The PE-backed top 50 accounting firm has expanded its presence in Charlotte by adding Pesta Finnie, a tax and accounting firm founded in 1991.
Firm Management November 4, 2025
Ascend Adds BiggsKofford in Colorado
Ascend announced on Nov. 3 that it has added accounting firm BiggsKofford, a Colorado accounting firm founded in 1982, to its platform.
Auditing November 3, 2025
Audit Firms Aren’t Feeling the Heat From PCAOB, SEC Enforcers
Since Paul Atkins was sworn in as chair of the SEC in April and Erica Williams resigned as PCAOB chair in July, enforcement actions against audit firms have dropped considerably, according to a new report.
State CPA Societies November 3, 2025
New Jersey Society of CPAs Teams Up with Family Enterprise USA
The partnership includes invitations to attend in-person Capitol Hill and regional events. The NJCPA will also share its content, programming and events with FEUSA.