Financial Reporting January 12, 2026
AICPA Updates Criteria for Stablecoin Reporting to Address Controls Over Stablecoin Operations
The update comes amid heightened global and domestic focus over the past year on stablecoin oversight.
Technology January 12, 2026
Fireblocks Buys Israeli Crypto Accounting Startup TRES Finance for $130 Million
Israeli cryptocurrency security company Fireblocks said Jan. 7 that it is acquiring Israeli crypto accounting startup TRES Finance, which has developed a platform for managing, controlling and financially reporting digital assets.
Technology January 9, 2026
RSM US Rolls Out ‘Ask Luca’ GenAI Tool for Firm’s Auditors
RSM US said Thursday it has launched "Ask Luca," a generative AI tool within RSM Luca, the firm's digital audit ecosystem, that leaders say will assist its assurance professionals in delivering more efficient, high-quality audits for clients.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 8, 2026
Doeren Mayhew Acquires Lancaster & Reed in Florida
The top 50 accounting firm announced Wednesday that it added Key Biscayne, FL-based CPA firm Lancaster & Reed as of Dec. 17, 2025.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 8, 2026
HoganTaylor Merges in Hawthorn, Waymouth & Carroll in Louisiana
The top 100 accounting firm has expanded its footprint in Louisiana through a merger with Hawthorn, Waymouth & Carroll, a CPA firm based in Baton Rouge that provides audit, tax, and accounting services, effective Jan. 1.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 8, 2026
FustCharles Adds Stephen J. Flood CPA PLLC in New York
Syracuse, NY-based FustCharles, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 400 firm, has completed an M&A deal with Stephen J. Flood CPA PLLC, an accounting practice based in Latham, NY, effective Jan. 1.
Technology January 8, 2026
Extend Wraps Up 2025 with AI-Powered Product Innovation, Expanded Bank Partnerships
Extend delivered meaningful product innovation to a broader range of businesses by making its software accessible to any business, irrespective of their banking relationship.
Technology January 7, 2026
OneStream Acquired by Hg in $6.4 Billion Deal
London-based private equity firm Hg is buying enterprise finance management platform OneStream in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.4 billion, it was announced on Jan. 6.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 7, 2026
Aprio Merges in Two Oregon-Based CPA Firms
The top 25 firm has kicked off the new year by making its foray into the Pacific Northwest, announcing Jan. 7 that it has merged with two CPA firms in the greater Portland area: Delap LLP and Hoffman, Stewart & Schmidt PC.
Firm Management January 7, 2026
PYA Names David McMillan Next President and CEO
McMillan officially succeeded his friend and mentor Marty Brown as PYA president on Jan. 1, and he will assume the title of CEO from Brown on Jan. 1, 2027.
Firm Management January 7, 2026
Lori Roth Takes Over as CEO of Prager Metis
Previously co-managing partner of Prager Metis along with Glenn Friedman, Lori Roth was named CEO of the top 60 accounting firm and Stuart Mayer was named COO, effective Jan. 1.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 7, 2026
Sax Adds Scheidel, Sullivan & Lanni CPA and Sierra Financial Advisors
The top 75 accounting firm said Jan. 7 it has acquired Scheidel, Sullivan & Lanni CPA, while its subsidiary, Sax Wealth Advisors, acquired Sierra Financial Advisors, SSL's wealth management arm, effective Jan. 4.