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 January 6, 2026
Capstone Adds North Star Tax & Accounting in Washington
Bend, OR-based Capstone Accounting and Tax said Dec. 29 it has added North Star Tax & Accounting, further expanding its presence in Washington state with locations in Snohomish and Lynden.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 6, 2026
Armanino Adds New York-Based Sales Tax Defense
Deer Park, NY-based Sales Tax Defense, a firm specializing exclusively in sales and use tax matters, has joined Armanino, the top 20 accounting firm said on Jan. 6.
Firm Management January 6, 2026
Ascend Acquires Texas Accounting Firm Gollob Morgan Peddy
The Tyler, TX, firm is the latest addition to Ascend’s Southwest footprint, adding nine partners and 100 staff to the Ascend team.
Accounting January 5, 2026
MYCPE ONE Launches AI CPE Academy for Accounting Professionals
The advanced educational hub is designed to equip professionals and accounting firm teams with practical, industry-ready AI skills.
Small Business January 5, 2026
Three Practical A/R Improvements That Help Businesses Get Paid Faster
One of the simplest changes a business can make is to invoice as soon as work is delivered rather than waiting for a weekly or end-of-cycle batch.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 5, 2026
Wolf & Company Expands Bank and Credit Union Advisory Capabilities With Acquisition of Kafafian
The Kafafian Group has provided consulting services for over 500 financial institutions in 40+ states with asset sizes up to $100 billion.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 5, 2026
PKF O’Connor Davies Merges in Bowman & Co. in New Jersey
The top 30 accounting firm has expanded its presence in the greater Philadelphia metro area after merging with Bowman & Co., a CPA firm with three offices in southern New Jersey, effective Jan. 1.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 5, 2026
UHY Combines with Manley Garvin in South Carolina
The top 30 accounting firm now has its first office in South Carolina after announcing a deal Monday to merge with Manley Garvin, a Greenwood-based firm that provides tax, accounting, and assurance services.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 5, 2026
CohnReznick Adds Smith Schafer in Minnesota
The top 15 accounting firm has made its first M&A deal of 2026, acquiring Minneapolis-based Smith Schafer & Associates, in a move that marks the top 15 accounting firm's entry into Minnesota.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 5, 2026
Nichols Cauley Makes Deals to Launch Financial Services Platform
The top 200 accounting firm started the new year by announcing it has launched a new financial services platform geared toward privately held SMBs, self-made entrepreneurs, and family-owned companies that will be led by former Baker Tilly CEO Alan Whitman.
Small Business January 2, 2026
6 Social Media Habits That Put Small Businesses at Risk of Cyberattacks
A cybersecurity expert reveals six common social media mistakes that leave small businesses vulnerable to hackers during peak sales periods.
Accounting January 1, 2026
AICPA News – Jan. 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).