Staffing August 3, 2026
Beyond the Accountant Shortage: The Skills Shortage Facing CPA Firms
AICPA data shows that accounting enrollment at 4-year colleges and universities rose 8.9% in spring 2026, marking the third consecutive year of growth.
Firm Management August 3, 2026
Your MFA Might Not Be the Safety Net You Think It Is
A newer phishing technique is bypassing multi-factor authentication without cracking a single password — and accounting firms are a natural target.
Firm Management August 3, 2026
Forvis Mazars Relocates Charleston Office to Downtown Location
The firm will host an open house for clients, business leaders, and community members later this fall on Oct. 22.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 30, 2026
What People Are Saying About the Grant Thornton-CBIZ Deal
News of the deal has sparked various opinions over the last 24 hours about private equity reshaping the accounting profession, firm consolidation, and how the profession is evolving at a rapid pace.
Firm Management July 30, 2026
Stop Being the Highest-Paid Employee at Your Own Firm
Here is the ugly truth we need to address: you aren't raising your fees fast enough, and it is entirely because you are focused on the wrong things.
Firm Management July 29, 2026
Opinion: The AI Trickle-Down Myth
When we vet an AI tool, we ask for the SOC 2 report. We check whether it trains on our data. Good instincts, but the wrong question.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 28, 2026
Accounting Firm M&A Had a Record 2025
Accounting firm mergers and acquisitions broke records in 2025, with transaction volume rising 26% year-over-year and continuing to climb in 2026 primarily due to private equity, according to a new report.
Firm Management July 28, 2026
How Local CPA Firms Can Boost Business by Building a Strong Digital Presence
This matters because most prospects will vet you quietly before they ever reach out, and 96% of prospects research firms online.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 27, 2026
Arax to Acquire $3 Billion RIA Transcend Capital Advisors
Transcend will be the seventh firm to join Arax in 2026, further expanding the firm's presence across a nationally growing footprint.
Staffing July 27, 2026
Public Accounting Salary Growth is Shifting – The Biggest Increases May Come Later than Expected
The research also highlights continued changes in regional competition for experienced public accounting professionals.
Firm Management July 27, 2026
Book Review: To Exhausted Leaders Everywhere: Stop Pretending and Start Practicing Conviction
Included with the book is a companion assessment at theglennllopis.com/ec-assessment, so readers can gauge their progress by repeating the assessment over time.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 22, 2026
Doeren Mayhew Acquires CPA Firms in Florida and Texas
Top 50 accounting firm Doeren Mayhew has made its sixth and seventh M&A deals in 2026 after acquiring Punta Gorda, FL-based CPA firm McMillan, Whiteman & Associates and Houston-based CPA firm Sowers & Co.