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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Tax-exempt central organizations get new IRS form
Central organizations at nonprofits with local affiliates are now required to file a new form with the IRS to maintain their tax-exempt status.

Tax pros starting to see AI as less of a job threat, more of a job perk
AI is changing the way tax practitioners work in significant ways, but none of them involve massive job losses or shrinking demand for accountants and auditors.

Platform enters South Carolina
The Top 50 Firm acquired The Hultquist Firm in Greenville, South Carolina, which will join as Milestone Advisors.