Accounting July 6, 2026
Communications Audits: Is a 5% Sample Still a Reasonable Program?
For most of the past two decades, reviewing a fraction of firm communications was not a compliance shortcut. It was the only realistic option available.
Auditing July 6, 2026
AuditFile Launches E-Signatures, the Newest Addition to Its Agentic Audit Suite
AuditFile Launches E-Signatures, the Newest Addition to Its Agentic Audit Suite Engagement letters and rep letters now go from draft to signed, certified, and filed in the binder — without anyone leaving the platform.
Technology July 2, 2026
Wesley Rolls Out AI Bookkeeping Platform for CPA Firms
AI-powered accounting software company Wesley announced Thursday the official U.S. launch of its bookkeeping automation platform for CPA firms and accounting practices serving SMB clients.
Accounting July 2, 2026
The 2026 Accountant Technology Survey: Turning Data Revelations into a Firm of the Future
New data from 725 accounting professionals reveals a profession in transition—and a clear blueprint for firms that want to lead it.
Technology July 2, 2026
Netgain Launches Beta for New Consolidation Accounting Software
Accounting software provider Netgain has opened beta testing for its new consolidation accounting software and is recruiting a founding cohort of accounting leaders to help shape it.
Technology July 2, 2026
KNAV Launches In-House AI Platform for Its Assurance, Tax, and Advisory Teams
KNAV, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 300 firm, has launched KNAV Tara, the firm’s AI platform designed to support assurance, tax, and advisory teams.
Accounting Standards July 1, 2026
Investment Company Fair Value Reporting is the Subject of Latest FASB Proposed ASU
The Financial Accounting Standards Board released a proposed Accounting Standards Update that looks to amend how investment companies measure the fair value of an equity security that is subject to a contractual sale restriction.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 1, 2026
CLA Expands in Pacific Northwest by Adding Perkins & Co.
Portland, OR-based Perkins & Co., an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm that also has an office in Vancouver, WA, has joined CliftonLarsonAllen, effective July 1.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 30, 2026
EisnerAmper Joins Forces with Silicon Valley-Based Sherwood Partners
Sherwood Partners, which specializes in assignments for the benefit of creditors, restructuring, and fiduciary services, will be combining with top 15 accounting firm EisnerAmper in a deal expected to close in July.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 30, 2026
Fischer Cunnane Adds Kalos Hutchings & Co.
Chester County, PA-based CPA firm Fischer Cunnane & Associates Ltd. has acquired Kalos Hutchings & Co. LLC, an accounting, tax and advisory firm in Montgomery County, PA.
Financial Reporting June 29, 2026
AI for Accounts Payable: The Everyday Problems It Solves
Traditional automation of the AP process has historically been used to solve the problems of manual AP, including inaccuracy. AI now builds on that, making the AP process smarter, faster, and more intuitive.
Financial Reporting June 29, 2026
BlackLine Expands Agentic Financial Operations Platform
To safely integrate AI into core operations, CFOs must solve for deep operational context, continuous governance, and auditor trust.