Firm Management July 16, 2026
Professionals on the Move – July 2026 – Part 2
Professionals on the Move is a periodic roundup of recent hiring, promotion, and other staffing announcements from around the accounting and accounting technology space.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 15, 2026
Shultz Huber & Associates Expands Its Footprint in Ohio
Regional accounting firm Shultz Huber & Associates has added Stroh, Johnson & Company, with locations in Wapakoneta, Lima and Minster, OH.
Firm Management July 14, 2026
Prosperity Partners Flips Investors
Prosperity Partners has completed its first flip, as private equity group Lightyear Capital has made a majority investment in the Chicago-based tax, client accounting, and transaction support services firm, while Unity Partners maintains a minority stake.
Firm Management July 14, 2026
Platform Accounting Group Opens in South Carolina
This marks Platform’s first South Carolina-based location and expands its reach in the Southeastern United States.
Firm Management July 13, 2026
India Accounting Firm Joins Abacus Worldwide Association
Based in Bangalore, Finactro is an accounting advisory and finance outsourcing firm founded by former Big Four professionals.
Firm Management July 13, 2026
What AI Agents Actually Mean for CPA Firms, and Why the Distinction Matters
Most AI tools available to firms today are sophisticated question-answerers: you ask, they respond, and the work of applying that answer is still yours.
Firm Management July 13, 2026
Beyond the Scan-and-Populate: Moving AI to the Client-Facing Front Lines
Instead of asking how automation can optimize firm overhead, firm leaders must challenge themselves to ask a more transformative question: How can AI provide real-time, proactive growth strategies that directly benefit your clients?
Accounting July 13, 2026
Why Generic AI Still Falls Short in Accounting
Accounting only works if every figure can be traced back, reproduced, and defended to parties like a client, a board, or a regulator.
Accounting July 13, 2026
Nominations Open for 2026 ‘40 Under 40’ and ‘20 Under 40’ Awards
The 40 Under 40 Awards spotlight the top practicing public accountants, educators and thought leaders who are leading their profession. Deadline is Jan 11, 2027.
Taxes July 12, 2026
What the 2026 ‘Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself’ Campaign Means for Your Firm this Summer
Get ready for next tax season with a real security program instead of a folder that only gets opened when an audit demands it.
Firm Management July 10, 2026
Avoid Assumptions: Use Career Conversations to Guide Your Firm’s Succession Planning
A succession plan built on assumptions is likely to fall short of expectations when it matters most.
CAS July 9, 2026
Stop Billing for Data Entry. Start Charging for Judgment
If software does the data entry, what are you selling? The firms with the best answer are pricing past the trend.