-  Top 50 Firm Doeren Mayhew acquired Nashville-based CPA firm Carson & McKinney CPAs, expanding its presence in the region, as of Sept. 22. October 7
-  A tax specialist at the department, Derek Theurer will take over the deputy secretary duties of Michael Faulkender, who left in August. October 7
-  Makosi announced the general availability of Workforce Insights Navigator Lab, a workforce analytics tool that is meant to help firms take a data-driven approach to their personnel strategy. October 7
-  Tax preparers and accountants will face issues old and new as they start filing next year. October 7
-  California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that adds alternative pathways to CPA licensure, which will go into effect Jan 1. 2026. October 7
-  IRIS released a pre-configured streamlined version of its firm management platform specifically for mid-market U.S. CPA firms. October 7
-  Billable hours and staffing aren't a firm's biggest challenge — it's collecting and validating all the necessary information from their clients. October 7 Suralink Suralink
-  Now is a critical time to determine a powerful shared vision so your firm can be viable for many years to come. October 7 Rosenberg Associates Rosenberg Associates
-  Top 25 Firm Baker Tilly announced the launch of a new AI platform made specifically for middle-market clients. October 6
-  Avalara's new AI capacities build on its previously announced updates to its architecture, centering around automation, insights and AI agent integration. October 6







