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AICPA updates guidance on stablecoin reporting
The American Institute of CPAs updated the criteria for stablecoin reporting amid heightened focus on stablecoin oversight.

SEC to drop fraud case against ex-Rio Tinto CFO
The SEC alleged the mining company failed to follow proper accounting rules to accurately record and value its assets.

Newsom seeks $200M to replace EV tax credits cut by Trump
The California governor wants to restart offering tax rebates for electric vehicles that are purchased in the state.

Building a pipeline of Gen Z talent
Gen Z is navigating their careers with a different mentality than previous generations, shifting how employers should approach this group.

IESBA aims to improve firm culture and governance
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants outlined its views of eight fundamental elements of an ethical culture and governance framework.

How software pricing will help prove the ROI of AI — or not
Usage data linked to variable pricing for AI software will go a long way toward providing the underlying data to help enterprises make more informed choices.

On the move: Prager Metis names next CEO
PCAOB appoints new acting general counsel and acting director of the PCAOB's Division of Enforcement and Investigations; RSM admits 48 to partner; and more news from across the profession.

Why accounting errors can be as damaging as fraud
Many of the most serious issues in financial reporting and tax compliance stem from ordinary mistakes in organizations that believe they are compliant.

Tech news: RSM equips auditors with Ask Luca AI tool
Plus, Data Ramp solution lets people process data without moving it; Rillet adds quarterly and annual financial reports, other features; and additional accounting tech news.

How will technology shape accounting in 2026?
Experts shared the tools, trends and technologies they think will shape the next 12 months in accounting. We have included the full text of a broad selection of predictions here.













About Us

Bill Frost

Bill received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Master’s of Business Administration from Georgia State University.  Bill worked for the Internal Revenue Service and for a national public accounting firm before starting his own practice in 1972.  Bill Frost and Charlie Fiveash were partners at Fiveash & Frost, LLP until Charlie’s retirement in December 2013.  Bill is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants.  Bill is married and has three children and seven grandchildren.

Jennifer Bare

Jennifer received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Georgia and a Master’s in Taxation from Georgia State University.  Jennifer began her accounting and tax career at Georgia- Pacific Corporation and has been working in public accounting since 1999.  Jennifer is a member of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants.  Jennifer is married and has three children.

Jan Byrd

Jan joined our firm in January 2014.  Jan is a Certified Public Accountant with an Accounting degree from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa.  Jan has work experience in both fields of audit and tax.  Jan is married and has three children.