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Category: NYT Accounting News
Stout acquires agentic AI company
Accounting firm advisor Stout acquired Flightline, an agentic AI company, building out its AI-enabled workbench.
Intuit revives Credit Karma Tax as free DIY option
Intuit announced a new version of Credit Karma Tax as a way to further invest in free DIY options as its sister product TurboTax focuses on live support.
Internal audit leans more on external partners and AI
Internal audit teams are relying more on outside auditing firms and partners, according to a new report.
IRS allowed dodgy claims for car loan interest deduction
The Internal Revenue Service accepted over 470,000 electronically filed tax returns claiming $977 million in dubious deductions for automobile loan interest.
GASB to give government accountants some breathing room
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board plans to allow accountants time to adjust to its existing standards before burdening them with new standards in 2029.
New AI assurance certification combines SOC 2, AIUC-1
The AICPA and AIUC announced a joint assurance certification combining their examination processes into a single independent review of AI safety and effectiveness.
IRS finalizes rules for paying taxes via credit and debit cards
The final regulations allow the IRS to directly accept payments of tax by credit or debit card, without connecting taxpayers to third-party payment processors.
HBK grows in New Jersey
Hill, Barth & King acquired The Curchin Group, effective as of Oct.16, expanding the Top 50 Firm’s Northeast footprint.
PwC grows 2026 global revenue to $60.2B
The Big Four Firm reported that its global revenue reached $60.2 billion, up 5.7% from the prior fiscal year.