Paige Hagy

The Top 25 Firm today acquired Jackson Thornton, a Gulf Coast Regional Leader.

The law, effective Oct. 1, 2026, will create a third pathway that allows candidates to earn their CPA license with a bachelor's degree, two years of experience and passing the CPA exam.

The deal strengthens Sikich's presence in health care, life sciences, manufacturing and distribution and brings expertise in financial services, technology and energy.

The deal strengthens Wipfli's risk management offerings, and adds two partners and 52 associates to the team.

The deal, expected to close later this year, will expand Grant Thornton's presence in the Asia Pacific region.

The Top 50 Firm acquired St. Clair & Associates, expanding its footprint in the Northeast market.

Accountaneur Advisory's inaugural survey measuring the human cost of tax season is open for participation.

The PCAOB found that audit committee chairs are increasingly turning to their auditors to understand AI's impacts on a company's financial reporting and controls.

CFO Selections, a fractional CFO firm, received a minority investment from family office Laird Norton Company.

The rapidly changing profession leaves firms with a host of challenges — and opportunities.

Amid major disruption, firm leaders still see plenty of upside in accounting.

In its 2025 annual report, the PCAOB found that 60% of registered firms did not perform issuer, broker-dealer or substantial-role audits.

The theme of this year's survey is "Caught in the Middle," exploring how caregiving responsibilities, as well as other responsibilities outside work, affect accounting professionals navigating their careers.

The IRS's Office of Professional Responsibility warned tax preparers of endorsing or negotiating taxpayers' federal refunds.

The bill creates an alternative path to CPA licensure, and it awaits the signature of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, after which it will go into effect on Oct. 1, 2026.

Leaders from the Top 100 Firm name the top challenges to the profession — from private equity and tech, to staffing and change management.

The Top 25 Firm will acquire KLG Business Valuators & Forensic Accountants in a deal expected to close this May.

Leaders at Top 100 Firms have a host of new concerns about staffing, culture and succession.

RIA Soltis acquired accounting, tax and advisory firm GDM Private Financial Solutions, the latest example of client demand for integrated wealth and tax planning solutions.

The Top 50 Firm acquired Mass Ingenuity, a Portland, Oregon-based software-as-a-service company, effective April 1.