Technology June 4, 2025
Scytale Acquires AudITech
This acquisition will enable Scytale to offer a variety of security, privacy, and AI compliance automation for standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and now SOX IT general controls in one platform.
Taxes June 3, 2025
IRS Calls 2025 Tax Season ‘Successful’ Despite Staff Cuts, Revolving Door of Leaders
The IRS completed a "successful 2025 filing season" with 87% of taxpayer phone calls answered by customer service representatives and average wait times of three minutes, the agency said last week, despite workforce reductions and leadership changes that have put the IRS at times in a state of turmoil.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 3, 2025
UHY Brings in Sabino & Co. in Missouri
The top 30 accounting firm is adding to its presence in the St. Louis area by merging in CPA firm Sabino & Co., months after combining with another St. Louis-area firm, Botz Deal & Co.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 3, 2025
Cherry Bekaert Adds Spicer Jeffries in Colorado
The top 25 accounting firm has expanded its presence in the Rocky Mountain region after acquiring Spicer Jeffries, a Denver-based CPA firm that provides services to the securities industry.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 3, 2025
Withum Strikes a Deal With PKF Texas
Withum announced on June 2 that Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, a public accounting, tax, and business advisory firm based in Houston, has joined the top 25 firm.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 2, 2025
PKF O’Connor Davies Adds Rainer & Co. in Pennsylvania
The top 30 accounting firm said on June 2 it has acquired Rainer & Co., a regional CPA firm with offices in Newtown Square and West Chester in Pennsylvania.
Marketing June 2, 2025
High-Growth Accounting Firms Spend Twice as Much on Marketing, Study Finds
A recent study from the Association for Accounting Marketing and Hinge Marketing suggests a strong correlation between the level of marketing spend and revenue growth at accounting firms.
Firm Management May 29, 2025
BDO USA CEO Wayne Berson to Retire Next Year
Berson, who has served as CEO of Chicago-based top 10 accounting firm BDO USA since 2012, is retiring effective June 30, 2026.
Technology May 29, 2025
Acumatica Set to Be Acquired By Vista Equity Partners
The Washington-based ERP provider said on May 29 it has signed an agreement to be acquired by Vista Equity Partners, the global investment firm that purchased Avalara in 2022.
Accounting May 29, 2025
Illinois Legislature Passes Bill That Creates New CPA Licensure Pathways
Legislation that creates additional pathways to becoming a CPA in Illinois awaits Gov. JB Pritzker's signature after the bill was passed in the state House in April and the state Senate last week.
Technology May 28, 2025
Cherry Bekaert Rolls Out Finance Modernization Solution Aimed at Middle-Market CFOs
The top 25 accounting firm's new finance modernization solution is designed to help mid-market businesses and CFOs streamline operations and technology integration for confident growth.
Technology May 28, 2025
Emburse Launches Travel and Expense Analytics Solution
Emburse's new solution for travel and expense analytics is designed to help businesses optimize spend, enforce compliance, and unlock insights that drive smarter decision making.
Contributors
Amy Vetter
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Becky Livingston
Accounting & AI Marketing Consultant
Brian Tankersley
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Garrett Wagner
CPA, CITP, CEO and Founder of C3 Evolution Group
Jim Boomer
CPA, CITP, CEO
Ken Berry, JD
CPA Practice Advisor Tax Correspondent
Kristy Short, Ed.D.
Accounting Content Specialist
Mary Girsch-Bock
Contributing Writer
Randy Johnston
MCS, MCP
Roman Kepczyk
CPA, CITP, CGMA
