Former acting IRS head warns of tax compliance ‘race to the bottom’

The tax agency has faced steep budget cuts since Douglas O’Donnell stepped down from serving as acting commissioner in early 2025.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 7, 2026

SEC launches new enforcement unit aimed at accounting fraud

The move builds on prior efforts to crack down on bad actors in the accounting and auditing profession, SEC Enforcement Chief David Woodcock said.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 6, 2026

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Flex sues former CFO candidate; alleges stealing of ‘strategic crown jewels’

Block executive Alex Anderson took advantage of his interview process for the Flex CFO seat to “mine” the business for trade secrets, a suit alleges.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 5, 2026

How volunteer cyber experts are helping protect rural water systems

A first-in-the-nation program is yielding promising results as it charts a path for supporting the U.S.’s most vulnerable infrastructure.

By Eric Geller • Aug. 4, 2026

Resilience ties 85% of cyber insurance losses to human error

“Attackers have used AI to sharpen social engineering across the board, from emails to voice deepfakes,” the cyber risk firm said.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 4, 2026

FASB votes to tackle improving goodwill accounting

The board’s Wednesday decision to take on what one board member called a "hot topic" comes about four years after it dropped an earlier project on goodwill.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 29, 2026

Grant Thornton Advisors, CBIZ agree to combine in $5B deal

The deal would result in Grant Thornton Advisors becoming the fifth-largest professional services, tax and advisory firm in the U.S., the company said.

By Alexei Alexis • July 29, 2026

DOJ moves to speed up merger probes

The revived approach is the latest step in the Trump administration’s effort to reduce regulatory burdens for dealmakers.

By Alexei Alexis • July 24, 2026

US imposes tariffs over forced labor before global duty ends

Imports from 60 trading partners will be subject to either a 10% or 12.5% tariff, effective Friday, the same day Section 122 levies will expire.

By Phil Neuffer • July 23, 2026

Most corporate boards lack rules for AI use: Deloitte survey

AI “use for board-level purposes seems to be comparatively new, uneven and still maturing,” Deloitte said.

By Jim Tyson • July 23, 2026

92% of CFOs, top finance staff feel pressure to show ROI from AI: survey

Half of survey respondents said their AI agents have yielded only limited measurable ROI, according to Avalara.

By Jim Tyson • July 21, 2026

EY hit with proposed class action over data breach

The lawsuit alleges the firm failed to protect sensitive tax and financial information exposed through an IT support platform.

By Alexei Alexis • July 21, 2026

Tax numbers aid analysts more than narratives, study finds

CFOs must balance the need to meet disclosure compliance requirements with the risk of drawing extra scrutiny from competitors and the IRS.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 20, 2026

Washington DC’s CPA bill advances to mayor’s desk

The legislation establishing a third path to becoming a certified public accountant must also undergo Congressional review before becoming law.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 16, 2026

Missouri governor signs CPA licensing bill, effective next month

The Show Me State joins over 40 others establishing a route to becoming a certified public accountant that doesn’t require 150 college credit hours.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 14, 2026

US corporate bankruptcies hover at 16-year high: S&P

The number of larger U.S. private and public companies that filed for bankruptcy protection ticked up to 372, the highest since 2010, according to S&P Global.   

By Danielle McLean • July 13, 2026

ExxonMobil CFO backs semiannual reporting option: 5 takeaways

The oil giant’s CFO Neil Hansen penned a letter which supported the SEC proposal but stopped short of committing to making the change for itself.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 9, 2026

SEC’s semiannual reporting proposal draws groundswell of opposition

The proposal to allow companies to file reports twice a year is part of the SEC’s “Make IPOs Great Again” push.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 7, 2026

Kyndryl hires new CFO after accounting shake-up

The enterprise tech services company named Interpublic Group alum Ellen Johnson to take its finance reins later this month. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 6, 2026

World Cup chargebacks coming

Companies that track fraud related to major events expect the chargebacks for fraudulent World Cup related purchases will arrive soon.

By Lynne Marek • July 2, 2026

Robinhood CFO hands off PAO role

The stock trading platform’s first Chief Accounting Officer Dara Bazzano has assumed the PAO responsibilities but will still report to CFO Shiv Verma. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 29, 2026

FASB waves in SOFR update

Banks transitioned to using the Secured Overnight Financing Rates benchmark after LIBOR was phased out in the wake of a manipulation scandal.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 25, 2026

Former Detroit Riverfront CFO loses appeal in $40M embezzlement case

The ex-CFO, who siphoned millions from the non-profit for personal gains, does not have grounds for an appeal under his 2024 plea agreement, the court said.

By Grace Noto • June 18, 2026

Accounting watchdog calls on CFOs to vet IPOs

Journalist and academic Francine McKenna says CFOs must “stand up” to CEOs and boards and serve as protectors of the integrity of their firms’ financial reporting. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 12, 2026

Vermont governor signs CPA bill into law, effective immediately

The Green Mountain State’s new law aligns it with more than 40 other states that have to date revamped licensing rules for certified public accountants. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 10, 2026