Accounting September 10, 2025
Aiwyn Buys QuickFee’s U.S. Payments Business
Charlotte, NC-based Aiwyn has acquired the U.S. payments business of Dallas-based QuickFee in a reported $26 million deal announced on Sept. 7.
Accounting September 10, 2025
This 66-Year-Old Former Accountant Just Became LSU Tiger Band’s Oldest Member
Kent Broussard joined Louisiana State University's famed Golden Band from Tigerland as a tuba player after retiring as an accountant.
Mergers and Acquisitions September 9, 2025
Five National Accounting Firms Combine Under the Richey May Brand
Five accounting and advisory firms—Richey May & Co.; WSRP; MKA; Sobul, Primes & Schenkel; and United States X Advisors (formerly The Doty Group)—have united to form a single, national platform operating under the Richey May banner.
Financial Reporting September 9, 2025
CFO Interest in AI for Finance Functions is Growing
According to the survey, the number of finance teams leveraging AI tools has more than doubled in the past year, jumping from 34% in 2024 to 72% in 2025.
Financial Reporting September 9, 2025
BlackLine Launches Verity, Trusted AI Purpose-Built for the Office of the CFO
Verity ensures process integrity, accelerates resolution, and provides intelligent insights for the Office of the CFO.
Technology September 8, 2025
ITA Welcomes New Board Leadership to Drive Innovation and Collaboration
Kane Polakoff, Partner, Client Advisory Services Practice Leader at CohnReznick, has been named ITA Board Chair. Michael T. Pynch, CMA, CPA, Technology Partner & CIO at Wipfli, will serve as Board Vice-Chair.
Staffing September 8, 2025
Professionals on the Move – Sept. 2025
Professionals on the Move is a round-up of recent promotions, hires, and other staffing announcements from around the public accounting and accounting technology space.
Firm Management September 8, 2025
Started as Alternative to Taxing Corporate Culture, Atlanta Audit Firm Turns 45
Atlanta-based Bennett Thrasher was founded in 1980 by two accountants who left their corporate jobs to start a firm on their own.
Technology September 5, 2025
Grant Thornton Advisors to Sink $1 Billion Over Three Years on AI
Grant Thornton says the investment wil provide AI tools and technology to the entire workforce at its multinational professional services platform, which stretches from the Americas across Europe to the Middle East.
Auditing September 4, 2025
How the PCAOB Can Promote Technology Use in Auditing
The Technology Innovation Alliance Working Group has provided the audit regulator with four recommendations on how it can proactively and strategically promote the use of technology in auditing.
Technology September 4, 2025
Key Steps to Improving Threat Prevention in Your Accounting Firm
Threat prevention is an ongoing, ever-evolving process rather than a static, one-time effort. Accounting firms need to have a balanced approach to threat prevention—they must remain vigilant and invest in technology and people.
Mergers and Acquisitions September 4, 2025
Citrin Cooperman Acquires Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams in Illinois
The top 20 firm is expanding its presence in the Midwest by acquiring ORBA, a Chicago-based accounting and advisory firm with offices in downtown Chicago, Oak Brook, IL, and Salt Lake City.