Accounting March 3, 2026
AICPA Asks Dept. of Education to Re-Add Accounting to List of Professions
The AICPA joins voices of CPAs across the country, with many state CPA societies also submitting comments to the Department of Education.
Accounting March 3, 2026
Fund Accountants Cite Manual Work Headaches Despite AI Gains
Even with advances in technology, such as artificial intelligence, private equity and venture capital fund accountants say manual data entry continues to be a time-consuming part of their job, according to a new report.
Accounting March 3, 2026
Illinois CPA Society Accepting Accounting Scholarship Applications
Dozens of tuition scholarships of up to $5,000 each will be awarded to eligible students committed to pursuing a future in accounting.
Mergers and Acquisitions March 2, 2026
Forvis Mazars Acquires Healthcare Consultancy The Innova Group
The top 10 accounting firm is expanding its presence in the healthcare consulting market with the addition of The Innova Group, effective March 1.
Technology March 2, 2026
Consark Unveils Its Noa Suite of Autonomous AI Agents for Finance Operations
Financial close and reporting platform Consark.ai announced Monday the launch of Noa, a suite of autonomous AI agents designed to continuously prepare and execute financial close, reconciliation, and variance analysis processes.
Mergers and Acquisitions March 2, 2026
Armanino Adds Georgia-Based Accounting Firm MSTiller
MSTiller, an accounting firm with three offices in Georgia and one in New York state, has joined Armanino, expanding the top 20 firm's presence in the Southeast.
Auditing March 2, 2026
AICPA’s Auditing Standards Board Outlines Plans for Short-Term Projects, Long-Term Strategic Priorities
The board has mapped out what it calls a "public-interest focused work plan" through the end of 2027, with projects ranging from an updated standard on fraud to targeted changes related to audit confirmation procedures.
General News March 2, 2026
N.J. Accountant Admits to Running a $10 Million Ponzi Scheme
Evangelos Drosos, 51, of Glen Rock, NJ, pleaded guilty Feb. 19 to three counts of wire fraud, one count of bank fraud and failing to file one income tax return.
General News March 2, 2026
Accountant for a South Carolina College Stole Thousands of Public Money, Authorities Say
Jessica Marie Holman, who worked at Denmark Technical College, was charged with financial transaction card theft and financial transaction card fraud (value more than $500 in a six-month period).
Technology February 28, 2026
Xendoo Buys Botkeeper Infinite; AI Platform Will Remain ‘Active and Supported’
"This step reflects our commitment to preserving important innovation and ensuring continuity for the firms and professionals who rely on this platform. Infinite remains fully operational," Xendoo said.
Risk Management February 27, 2026
Audit Committees Rethink Risk Oversight: Governing Amid Uncertainty with an Opportunity Focus
In a rapidly shifting business environment, the priority this year for audit committees and boards is resilient governance with the agility to pivot as conditions shift.
Auditing February 27, 2026
AICPA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Updates to Attestation Standards
The proposed changes reflect the ongoing evolution in attestation services, in which practitioners are increasingly asked to provide services beyond audits of the financial statements, the AICPA said.