-- James A. Smith, managing director at the CPA firm of Smith, Jackson, Boyer and Bovard, was named chairman of the 27,000-member Texas Society of CPAs. Smith will serve a one-year term. Joining Smith as TSCPA officers are Steven R. Goodman, chairman-elect, Houston; Barbara Bass, secretary, Tyler; Jeff Gregg, treasurer-elect, Seymour; and Rance G. Sweeten, treasurer, McAllen. In addition the following will serve on the TSCPA executive board: Rick Baumeister, Fort Worth; John Broaddus, El Paso; Penny Dear, Austin; Dora J. Dyson, Gatesville; Janet B. Johnson, Houston; B. Jean Lein, Austin; Edward L. Lette, Austin; Jerry L. Love, Abilene; Tracy B. Stewart, College Station; and Fred Timmons, San Antonio.
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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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