Financial Reporting January 15, 2026
CFO Optimism Remains Steady Despite Volatile Year: Grant Thornton Survey
A significant majority (67%) expect their IT and digital transformation expenses to increase in the next year, marking a 20-quarter high.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 15, 2026
Doeren Mayhew Merges with Gerald Stinnett CPA in Georgia
The top 50 accounting firm has expanded its presence in the metro Atlanta area by acquiring Gerald Stinnett CPA, an accounting practice based in Suwanee, GA, effective Dec. 1, 2025.
Technology January 15, 2026
DianaHR Deploys First Production-Grade ‘HR Agent’ to Automate Employee Onboarding
This marks the deployment of the industry’s first production-grade AI agents capable of executing the end-to-end employee onboarding workflow with minimal human intervention.
Technology January 15, 2026
insightsoftware Introduces a Virtual Teammate with JustPerform Account Reconciliation
By completing reconciliations with 95% autonomy, JustPerform accelerates the month-end close process, freeing teams to focus on higher-value activities.
Auditing January 14, 2026
PCAOB Punishes Zwick CPA, Firm’s Owner, and a Manager for Audit Gone Awry
The PCAOB announced sanctions on Jan. 13 against Southfield, MI-based accounting firm Zwick CPA, the firm's owner Jack Zwick, and former audit manager Jeffrey Hoskow for an audit gone wrong.
Technology January 14, 2026
Armanino Launches Custom-Built Corporate Tax Hub
Armanino said Wednesday it has launched TaxAdvantage, which the top 20 accounting firm said is a one-stop technology platform designed to solve the pain points of corporate tax management.
Small Business January 14, 2026
Xero Launches AI-Powered Business Analytics System
Following its 2024 acquisition of Syft, a leading AI-powered reporting and insights platform, Xero has rapidly integrated the company’s powerful analytics features.
Firm Management January 14, 2026
Baker Tilly International Grows Revenue to Record $6.8 Billion in 2025
The global network of accounting and advisory firms has reported record global revenue of $6.8 billion for the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2025, up 21.3% from the previous year.
Technology January 13, 2026
The Agentic AI Advantage: Efficiency, Precision, and the Human Edge
Nearly half of finance teams are planning to increase AI investment and almost 80% are confident in its ROI. The moment for agentic AI is here, but leaders need to adopt it with clarity, discipline, and focus.
Accounting January 13, 2026
Illinois CPA Society Announces Mary T. Washington Wylie Internship Preparation Program Scholars
This award-winning program equips Illinois-based college students pursuing accounting careers with training, resources, and mentorship designed to prepare them for successful internships.
Staffing January 13, 2026
Accounting Professionals on the Move – Jan. 2026
Professionals on the Move is a periodic round-up of recent promotions, new hires, personal recognitions and other staffing announcements from around the accounting profession and technology space.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 13, 2026
Cherry Bekaert Acquires Washington, DC-Based Firm Tarsus
Tarsus is recognized for its deep experience in outsourced accounting solutions, particularly within technology, government contracting, staffing, private equity and professional services.