Mergers and Acquisitions May 19, 2025
Eide Bailly Adds Traner Smith in Washington
The top 20 firm said Monday it's expanding its presence in the Pacific Northwest by adding Traner Smith, an Edmonds, WA-based accounting firm, effective June 2.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 19, 2025
Grant Thornton US Adds Dutch Affiliate to Multinational Platform
Top 10 firm Grant Thornton US said on May 16 that Grant Thornton Netherlands will be joining a multinational platform of firm affiliates the U.S. business created when it acquired Grant Thornton Ireland late last year.
Marketing May 19, 2025
EisnerAmper’s Kristen Lewis Named 2025 Accounting Marketer of the Year
The Association for Accounting Marketing award, which was presented to Lewis on May 13, recognizes a marketing professional who has shown outstanding performance in the field of accounting marketing.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 16, 2025
Mauldin & Jenkins Joins Forces With Bradshaw, Gordon & Clinkscales in South Carolina
The merger, which is effective June 1, aligns with the top 75 firm's mission to offer comprehensive accounting and advisory solutions to clients while expanding its footprint in key markets, Mauldin & Jenkins Managing Partner Hanson Borders said.
Auditing May 15, 2025
PCAOB Shares Insights From Chats With Audit Committee Chairs
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board released a new publication on May 15 that highlights the results of conversations that board staff had with audit committee chairs of U.S. public companies and broker-dealers last year.
Accounting May 15, 2025
FASB OKs Update to Guidance on Share-Based Consideration Payable to a Customer
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an Accounting Standards Update on May 15 that clarifies accounting guidance for share-based consideration payable to a customer in conjunction with selling goods or services.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 15, 2025
Armanino Snaps Up Cooper Savas in Utah
The private equity-backed top 20 firm has entered the Utah market by acquiring Cooper Savas, a full-service public accounting firm based in Salt Lake City.
Technology May 15, 2025
insightsoftware Shifts to Four Business Units, Adds to Leadership Team
The company has finalized a strategic realignment into four business units—ERP Reporting and BI, EPM, Controllership, and Data and Analytics—and has added three members to its executive leadership team.
Technology May 15, 2025
Vena’s Agentic AI for FP&A Now Integrates With Microsoft Teams
Vena announced May 15 the general availability of Vena Copilot for Microsoft Teams, designed to bring dedicated financial planning and analysis expertise and insights into businesses’ workflows.
Technology May 15, 2025
Zoho Releases New Payments Solution in the U.S.
Zoho has entered the U.S. payments market by launching Zoho Payments, a unified solution that helps businesses collect payments online using a variety of methods like cards and ACH.
Taxes May 15, 2025
IRS: Applications for TCE and VITA Grants Accepted Through May 31
The Tax Counseling for the Elderly and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance grants allow eligible organizations to apply for annual funding to provide free federal tax return preparation assistance for up to three years.
Accounting May 15, 2025
Andrew Mintzer Receives Gold Medal Award of Distinction From AICPA
The award, the highest honor bestowed by the AICPA, was presented to Mintzer for his lasting impact on and being a passionate advocate for the accounting profession, as well as his significant contributions to accounting and auditing standards.
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