The SEC is examining whether the PCAOB’s own inspection process is reliable after Big Four audit deficiency rates plunged in 2025 — here is what accounting teams and audit committees should do this week.
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FASB’s Proposed GAAP Codification Corrections: What Accounting Teams Must Know Before November 2026
FASB’s proposed codification corrections touch expected credit loss estimates and modified share-based payment awards, with a November 19, 2026 comment deadline. Here is what accounting and controllership teams need to track.
FASB and SEC 2026 Roundup: Six Accounting Changes CFOs Need to Track Before Year-End
From the first US GAAP standard for government grants to a proposed SEC filer-status overhaul, six FASB and SEC changes are converging on 2026 year-end reporting.
Rillet’s $1 Billion Valuation: What AI-Native Accounting Software Means for Finance Leaders in 2026
Rillet’s $100 million Series C and $1 billion valuation signal that AI-native accounting platforms are now real competitors to NetSuite, QuickBooks, and Sage — here’s what finance leaders should take away.
AI Agents in Accounting 2026: What Governance Leaders Need to Know
In 2026, AI agents have become a standard part of accounting workflows, handling research, reconciliation, and document processing — but that speed is forcing finance teams to build real governance and audit-trail controls before regulators require it.
SEC Launches Dedicated Financial Reporting and Accounting Enforcement Unit After 2025’s Nine-Year Enforcement Low
The SEC created a dedicated Financial Reporting and Accounting Unit on August 5, 2026, reversing a year in which accounting enforcement fell to a nine-year low — here’s what it means for finance teams heading into year-end reporting.
Agentic AI and Accountant Shortage Force 2026 Firm Reset
New Journal of Accountancy data shows finance leaders under intense pressure to prove agentic AI ROI, while the accountant shortage pushes firms to shift staff from compliance work toward strategic advisory roles in 2026.
