Accounting February 6, 2026
AICPA News – Feb. 2026
AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs, the Association of International CPAs, and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Mergers and Acquisitions February 2, 2026
Armanino Adds Step Up Consulting in California
The top 20 accounting firm announced Monday that it has brought aboard the team from Step Up Consulting, a Los Angeles-based woman- and minority-owned IT consulting firm.
PCAOB February 2, 2026
Retired EY Partner Tapped to Lead PCAOB
Demetrios "Jim" Logothetis, a 40-year veteran of Ernst & Young who retired as an audit partner from the Big Four firm in 2019, was picked as the new PCAOB chair by the SEC, which also appointed three new board members Jan. 30.
Small Business February 2, 2026
Top 5 Skills to Start a Business After a Layoff in 2026
As the "forever layoff" era continues, an expert reveals several ways employees can turn a job loss into entrepreneurial success.
General News January 30, 2026
Victims of Chattanooga Accountant Jonathan Frost Unlikely to Reclaim Funds, Lawyer Says
It's unlikely that Chattanooga accountant Jonathan Frost, who has agreed to plead guilty to three federal financial crimes and could then owe the government at least $70 million, has the funds to repay the government or victims.
Accounting January 29, 2026
Intuit Sets Out to Inspire 1 Million Future Accountants Through New Pipeline Program
Intuit's new Career Pipeline Program is focused on equipping students with the critical digital, data, and advisory skills they need to pursue a career in accounting as artificial intelligence transforms the profession.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 29, 2026
Sorren Adds Hess & Rohmer in Texas
Gainesville, TX-based CPA and advisory firm Hess & Rohmer has joined Sorren, expanding the top 100 accounting firm's presence in the Lone Star State.
General News January 29, 2026
New Jersey Accountant Stole More Than $1M From Business Owner to Fund Sports Betting and Mortgage, State Says
Michael Delia, 61, of West Orange, is charged with money laundering, failure to turn over collected tax, and two counts of theft by unlawful taking, the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office said Jan. 28.
SEC January 29, 2026
ADM to Pay $40M Fine to Settle SEC Accounting Fraud Charges
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. agreed to settle accounting and disclosure fraud charges for materially inflating the performance of a key ADM business segment, Nutrition, which the Chicago-based company touted to investors as an important driver of its overall growth.
General News January 28, 2026
Former Chattanooga Accountant Signs Plea Deal for Federal Crimes
Jonathan Frost, who turned a Chattanooga accounting firm into a hub for flashy social media-driven investments that collapsed, has agreed to plead guilty to federal conspiracy charges involving wire and tax fraud and money laundering.
Technology January 28, 2026
Digits Names BILL an API Partner to Streamline Financial Management for Businesses and Accountants
By integrating with BILL, Digits automates the accounting for bills, invoices, and payments leveraging BILL’s modern API platform.
Artificial Intelligence January 28, 2026
What Accountants Need to Know About Agentic AI
Agentic AI is already helping accountants add more value to their services and contribute to the decision-making process for clients.
Technology January 28, 2026
Melio Launches AI-Powered Assistant ‘Agent Mel’
Melio announced Wednesday the launch of “Agent Mel,” an AI-powered assistant and expert guide that delivers quick responses and valuable insight for payment, product, and vendor questions.