Bookkeeping, tax and outsourced CFO services company Pilot announced Meridian, which is said to perform the full scope of bookkeeping and financial reporting.

Gusto's newest release is focused on the accounting practice management arena: six new AI agents designed specifically for business development for CPA firms.

Many firms aren't prepared for the shift in capacity that's coming. The next few years will sort firms into those that used this moment to grow, and those that didn't.

The finance AI conversation has been dominated by capability. The next one is about governance, and most of the agents shipping in 2026 will not survive it.

Plus, Expensify, Ignition both announce new MCPs; Xero makes standard ACH free; and other news and updates from the accounting tech arena.

How AI will — and won't — change public accounting.

Some state lawmakers are introducing tax legislation targeting the growing use of artificial intelligence, according to a new report.

AI and automation can streamline R&D work but cannot replace professional judgment or Circular 230 due diligence.

The number of tax practitioners using AI for research has nearly doubled in just a year, leading them to explore alternative billing models.

Artificial intelligence has moved quickly from experimentation to real use inside the finance function.

Women who spent years being told to lean in, build networks, seek visibility and prove their value are increasingly hearing a new message: Adapt again.

Audit and advisory solutions provider Fieldguide announced Field Orchestrator, a long-horizon agent capable of completing substantive testing workflows.

The Rise2040 report from the AICPA and CIMA outlines the profession's future — and it involves a massive amount of change.

Tax technology company Magnetic announced the rollout of an AI agent that is said to handle nearly every aspect of the 1040 prep work, including areas that require contextual analysis.

A reader responds to concerns about the interactions of auditors and artificial intelligence.

Leaders now need to ensure that they can take advantage of AI, while supporting a pipeline of young talent who can grow into strong leaders themselves. 

Plus, Karbon launches Kai AI co-worker, platform enhancements; Avalara rolls out Avalara Tax Essentials; and other accounting tech news and updates.