Jamie Fowler, a Grant Thornton LLP tax partner, has been named the firm's new national managing partner for its National Tax Process Group. The group, which supports the more than 1,000 tax practice professionals in the firm, encompasses not only process improvements, but also internal tool development, deployment, training and support; external tool and third-party research selection, deployment, training and support; vendor and contract management; project management; and knowledge management. Fowler has over 22 years of experience leading major large-scale international and domestic restructuring projects for companies nationwide, bringing to bear international, federal, and state and local resources. Prior to joining Grant Thornton's Dallas office as tax practice leader in 2004, she was a federal tax partner at KPMG in Dallas.
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Current IASB chair Andreas Barckow's term ends on June 30, but his final successor isn't expected to be installed until Oct. 1.
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Deficiency rates in audits of broker-dealers declined in 2025, according to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board — particularly for auditors that perform a large number of engagements.
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Plus, Expensify, Ignition both announce new MCPs; Xero makes standard ACH free; and other news and updates from the accounting tech arena.
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Accounting undergraduate enrollment grew 8.9% in spring 2026 year-over-year, continuing steady growth for the third consecutive year.
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Plus, MarcumAsia launches a SPAC and de-SPAC practice; CrossCountry elevates two co-CEOs; and other firm and personnel news from across the profession.
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Ultimate frisbee team; sham sale; abusive trust; and other highlights of recent tax cases.
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