From Bob Scott, Executive Editor, The Progressive Accountant/PMG360

On July 29, 1991, I began serving the tax and accounting marketing and through different companies, titles, and media have continued to serve it. It has been a pleasure to work with accountants and resellers and through our stories, help them meet their business needs. But it is time for me to do more in my life—literally pursuing other interests including gardening, singing opera, photography and family history. So, this is my farewell and best wishes to the accounting market. 

At PMG360, we're embracing the future by transitioning from a traditional B2B editorial approach to one that leverages the power of generative AI. Our focus remains the same: delivering high-quality content that speaks directly to business decision-makers. What’s different? We're now tapping into AI to tailor that content even more precisely across the websites and newsletters we publish. This shift isn’t just about adopting new technology—it’s about using it to better serve our customers, stay ahead of industry trends, and continue delivering value in ways that are faster, more scalable, and more relevant to the unique needs of each generation.

Xero plans to acquire Syft Analytics, which makes  reporting, insights and analytics tools for  accountants, bookkeepers and small businesses. Xero will make an upfront payment of $40 million, including $10 million in Xero shares.