Trump’s tax bill offers planning opportunities
Tax clients are already starting to ask their accountants about the many changes in the massive One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by Congress last week.
IESBA, IAASB form expert groups on sustainability standards
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants and the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board set up technical groups for their standards.
Auditors with unusual names deviated from rules, study finds
Auditors with uncommon first names tended to take a divergent approach to the rules, reducing earnings comparability, according to a new study.
BDO names Matt Becker next CEO
Matthew Becker, BDO USA’s national managing principal of tax, has been ratified by a principal-wide vote to succeed Wayne Berson as the firm’s next CEO, effective July 1, 2026.
M&A roundup: Meaden & Moore; Platform Accounting expand
Meaden & Moore acquires ChainRing Advisors; Platform Accounting expands in Chicago.
Accountants well positioned to meet growing demand for AI assurance
A joint report by the AICPA and Chartered Professional Accountants Canada said the rapid rise of AI opens up opportunities to provide independent assurance.
Franklin Alliance acquires second firm
The PE-alternative Franklin Alliance acquired Robert Morris & Company in New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania, as it aims to create a platform of local CPA firms.
The accountant’s advantage over technology in fraud prevention
Fraud prevention demands more than data analysis; it requires leadership, cultural development and strategic foresight.
IRS allows churches to endorse political candidates
The Internal Revenue Service has given churches and other houses of worship the green light to endorse political candidates.
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