Practice management

The Top 50 Firm acquired boutique firm KHS, expanding its geographic footprint into northern New Jersey.

Monroe Shine celebrates 100 years; Grassi releases 2025 Nonprofit Report; and more news from across the profession.

Plus, Suralink unveils AI enhancements in Workpaper Suite; Zip touts price negotiation agent, other AI agents; and other accounting tech news and updates.

With the latest AICPA quality management standard, SQMS 1, firms will have to take a more holistic approach to quality.

QX Accounting Services is bringing together figures from across the accounting, M&A advisory, consulting and technology innovation sectors.

New AI-powered features for client collaboration and audit engagements are available in CCH Axcess.

AI tools can generate receipts that are indistinguishable from authentic ones, complete with accurate logos, barcodes and subtotal math.

The Top 75 Firm opened Mary Street Capital, an investment bank affiliate, to expand its advisory capabilities and serve family- and founder-owned middle-market businesses.

RSM US and RSM UK partners approved a new transatlantic partnership structure in a nearly unanimous vote, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Audit and GRC solutions provider AuditBoard announced the launch of Accelerate, its new AI solution designed for risk teams, as well as its acquisition of AI governance solutions provider Fairnow.

Payhawk launched its Link & Control solution, which allows companies to link their bank-issued corporate cards to the platform.

BDO announced its decision to remain independent of equity investments, plans to accelerate consolidation of member firms, and global leadership changes.

Accounting and financial reporting solutions provider SoftLedger announced a revamped partnership program with reduced pricing for certain participating firms.

Chief financial officers hope to control costs in 2026 while still expanding revenue, according to a new survey.

SAP announced new specialized AI Joule Agents (named for its generative AI copilot Joule) that handle travel and expense processes as well as core finance functions.

For firms that want to grow, attract talent, retain top clients or future-proof their operations, this middle tier represents a powerful sweet spot.

Top 25 Firm Armanino acquired Keystone Business Services, an Oracle NetSuite provider.