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Eide Bailly adds Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer; Brown Edwards acquires Sheldon & Co.; and LGA merges with Cohen Cohen & Co.

A study found that students underestimate the audit profession's attractive aspects and overestimate its less appealing aspects.

Hill, Barth & King has expanded to Maryland by acquiring McLean, Koehler, Sparks & Hammond.

The American Institute of CPAs has sent a letter to the Multistate Tax Commission recommending changes in a proposed approach to sourcing of partnership income.

The American Accounting Association is calling on the Department of Education to reverse course after proposing to remove accounting from its definition of "professional degree" programs.

A recently released book explains a framework for improving a company's profitability.

Grant Thornton Advisors has expanded its rapidly growing multinational platform by merging in Kevane Grant Thornton in Puerto Rico.

The Regional Leader is expanding its presence in Western Michigan, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

The American Institute CPAs, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy and state CPA societies voiced their objections to a government proposal.

The competition involved 20 teams from colleges and universities all over the country, competing to develop an AI adoption plan.

Financial Accounting Foundation appoints new trustees; MGO business management professionals awarded industry accolades; and more news from across the profession.

Top 75 Firm Sax acquired SCL Consulting in Maryland, effective Nov. 14, 2025, strengthening its client advisory services and growing its Mid-Atlantic footprint.

The deadline for public comment on proposed changes to continuing professional education standards is fast approaching.

The American Institute of CPAs is urging the IRS not to merge its Office of Professional Responsibility with its Return Preparer Office to avoid confusion.

Mauldin & Jenkins merged in LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors; Ascend's TSS Advisors added John G. Burk & Associates; Ascend's Walter Shuffain Advisors integrated Richardson & Co.; Cross Financial joined Crete Professionals Alliance.

Boomer Consulting and Miles Masterclass are teaming up to provide on-demand training on artificial intelligence to Boomer firms at a discounted rate.

The Top 50 Firm acquired two more firms in Tennessee and Michigan.

A group of former Internal Revenue Service leaders discussed the state of the IRS at an AICPA tax conference after a wave of departures and layoffs.

Springline Advisory acquired Infinity Globus and Smart Accountants, both based in Ahmedabad, India, expanding the firm's international reach.

When valuing a company, a valuation analyst can play a critical role in identifying potential fraud risks and assessing whether management has implemented adequate measures.