Firm360 announces tax prep automation capacities
Firm360 announced new tax prep automation capacities via an integration with Juno.

Prosperity flips PE partners
The Top 100 Firm is getting a majority investment from Lightyear Capital, while its previous investor, Unity Partners, will maintain a minority position in the firm.

IESBA reports on ethics for accountants using new tech
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants released a staff publication on the ethical implications of emerging technologies such as AI.

Missouri signs CPA pathway bills into law
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe, signed Senate Bill 1233 into law, creating an additional pathway to CPA licensure, effective Aug. 28, 2026.

Shultz Huber expands in Ohio
Shultz Huber & Associates acquired Stroh, Johnson & Company, effective as of July 1, expanding its presence in Ohio.

Audit partners concerned about AI risks
Technology disruption and AI-related competitive pressures rank among the top risks facing companies, according to a new survey of audit firm partners by the Center for Audit Quality.

The AP audit problem starts before the AI
The reason most AP AI fails an audit isn't necessarily due to architecture but because you cannot audit a process that the organization hasn't actually defined.

Hong Kong audit watchdog targets idle firms to boost capacity
Hong Kong's accounting regulator signaled a tougher supervisory stance on audit firms with weak track records, while encouraging underutilized firms to take on a greater role in supporting the city's capital markets.

As AI replaces search, all roads lead to authority
Accounting firms must optimize for AI‑visible authority, not clicks or vanity thought leadership.

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