Mergers and Acquisitions April 8, 2026
Sikich Acquires IT Consulting Firm Burwood Group
Top 25 accounting firm Sikich announced April 7 it has acquired Oak Brook IL-based Burwood Group, an IT consulting and integration firm.
Advisory April 8, 2026
AI Slop Survey: A Third of Workers Rarely Check AI Output Before Using It
Some workers report consistently reviewing AI-generated output, while others rely on it with minimal checking.
CAS April 8, 2026
Accounting Firms Need Industry-Specific Go-to-Market Strategies for Their Business Clients
Clients increasingly seek advisors who understand their industry’s regulatory environment, competitive pressures, economic cycles, and operational nuances.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 7, 2026
Weaver Acquires SaaS Company Mass Ingenuity
Top 30 accounting firm Weaver has acquired Mass Ingenuity, a Portland, OR‑based SaaS company focused on enterprise performance management, effective April 1.
Marketing April 7, 2026
Why CPA Firms Risk Losing Influence Before the First Conversation
Many firms face a growing competitive risk that has little to do with expertise and everything to do with how prospective clients form opinions before a conversation ever begins.
Technology April 7, 2026
Artifact AI’s New Omni Agents Improve Advisory Services by Connecting Firm Tech Workflows
Artifact AI has launched Omni, a new AI-powered orchestration platform designed to target the connective tissue sitting between tools and manual accounting workflows.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 6, 2026
Sax Buys Boutique Accounting Firm Faz Forensics
The top 75 accounting firm has acquired Faz Forensics, a Saratoga Springs, NY-based boutique CPA firm that specializes in forensic accounting, valuation, and litigation support, effective March 20.
Firm Management April 6, 2026
Fortune’s “Best Companies to Work For” Includes Several Accounting Firms
The Big Four and two other top 15 U.S. accounting firms were included in Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” ranking for 2026, which was unveiled on April 1.
CAS April 6, 2026
Majority of Retail and SaaS Leaders Say All-in-One Platforms Limit Growth
The research also reveals a sharp disconnect on the impact of all-in-one platforms inside organizations.
Firm Management April 6, 2026
MYCPE ONE Launches Build-Operate-Transfer Model to Help Accounting Firms Own Their Offshore Operations
A custom-branded workspace is developed to mirror the firm's domestic environment.
CAS April 6, 2026
Whether PE-Backed or Not, Building Client Relationships Must Remain a Priority
More than half of the largest 30 U.S. accounting firms have either sold an ownership stake or part of their business to private equity investors.
Firm Management April 6, 2026
NIST’s New Password Standards: Why Accounting Firms Should Rethink Complexity
For accounting firms juggling numerous client portals, tax platforms, and cloud services, password fatigue can lead to riskier behavior—like reusing passwords.