Technology
Vena Releases Gen AI Assistant for FP&A Teams
Vena Copilot combines Vena’s FP&A expertise with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service large language models, including GPT-4.
Jason Bramwell
Jason Bramwell is senior staff writer for CPA Practice Advisor. He has nearly 25 years of professional writing experience, the last nine covering the accounting profession. He most recently was a staff writer and editor at Going Concern, and he previously spent five years as a staff writer and editor at AccountingWEB. He can be reached by email at jbramwell@cpapracticeadvisor.com.
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Accounting
Experience, Learn and Earn Program Off to Quick Start, AICPA and NASBA Say
The pilot program has earned positive reviews so far from participants and the firms that employ them, the AICPA said.
Auditing
KPMG U.S. CEO to Chair Center for Audit Quality’s Governing Board
Paul Knopp was elected to the role on April 1, succeeding Tim Ryan, senior partner of PwC in the U.S., as CAQ Governing Board chair.
Technology
LeaseCrunch Joins Aprio Firm Alliance Affiliate Relationship Program
Aprio Firm Alliance is a national accounting firm association designed by accountants for forward-thinking CPA firms.
Accounting
Here Are the Eight Finalists in the ABC Tournament
Voting for the Elite Eight in the Accountant Bracket Challenge has begun and lasts until 10 a.m. EDT on April 5.
IRS
COVID Fraud Cases Have Totaled Nearly $9 Billion, IRS Crime Unit Says
Over the last four years, IRS-CI has investigated 1,644 tax and money laundering cases related to COVID fraud totaling $8.9 billion.
Firm Management
Stambaugh Ness Acquires Left Brain Professionals in Ohio
The deal enhances Stambaugh Ness’s position as a top services provider for the architecture and engineering industry.
Firm Management
Withum Joins Forces With Boutique CPA Firm BBD
What makes this partnership convenient for both firms is that they already share an office building in Philadelphia.
Firm Management
Crowe Unveils New Partner Class for 2024
April 1 is a big day at Crowe, as the top 15 firm announced that 52 individuals have been promoted to either partner or principal.
Accounting
Don Scholl, a Well-Liked and Respected Consultant to the CPA Profession, Has Died
Scholl, who retired about 15 years ago after serving as president of his own consulting firm for four decades, passed away March 27.
Accounting
Sweet 16 Matches Begin in Accountant Bracket Challenge
Only two of the four No. 1 seeds remain in the ABC Tournament as voting for the eight matches in the third round starts on March 28.
Firm Management
EisnerAmper to Combine With Tidwell Group This Spring
The deal between top 20 firm EisnerAmper and top 200 firm Tidwell Group is expected to close in May.