MONTHLY REGULATORY CAPSULE

April 2026 Recap: Compliance & Regulatory Insights in 10 Mins

April 2026 didn’t slow down on the compliance front; it doubled down. From the IRS tightening visibility on nonprofits and rolling out new tax rules, to the SEC navigating en...

BUSINESS

Top 25 CPA Firm Sikich Buys Jefferson Wells US in $100 Million

The accounting world doesn’t usually throw around $100 million deals like a casual Friday conversation. But here we are, with Sikich cutting a nine-figure check for Jefferson Wel...

TECHNOLOGY

Can Black Ore’s Tax Autopilot Fix the CPA Labor Shortage?

Every CPA knows the drill. April hits, inboxes explode, teams burn out, and somehow the work still keeps piling up. It’s like trying to bail out a sinking boat with a coffee mug....

MONTHLY NEWS CAPSULE

April 2026 Recap: News & Insights in 10 Mins

April 2026 didn’t exactly ease into the year; it pushed every major lever at once. From Big Four firms rethinking how global consulting and audits actually work, to AI quietly re...

ACCOUNTING & TAXES

How “Creative” Tax Filing Crossed the Line into Fraud

A bigger refund can feel like a win, until the IRS turns it into a bill, an audit, and a courtroom story. That is the uncomfortable lesson coming out of Southern Illinois, where ta...

M&A UPDATES

Ascend Expands with Acquisition of Jackson Thornton

Top 25 accounting firm Ascend has announced the acquisition of Jackson Thornton, a prominent Gulf Coast Regional Leader based in Montgomery, Alabama. This strategic move adds signi...

PEOPLE UPDATES

RKL Appoints New Leader for Senior Living Services

RKL LLP, a prominent accounting and advisory firm based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has announced a significant leadership transition within its Senior Living Services Consulting G...

PEOPLE UPDATES

EisnerAmper Appoints New Financial Services Growth Leader

EisnerAmper, a prominent New York-based firm, has announced the appointment of Irina Gershengoren as the industry growth leader for its financial services practice. This strategic ...

PEOPLE UPDATES

CohnReznick Welcomes Simon Dufour as Assurance Partner

CohnReznick LLP, a prominent New York-based accounting firm, has announced the admission of Simon Dufour as an assurance partner within its consumer and industrial practice. This s...