Mergers and Acquisitions May 24, 2024
Hg Buys AuditBoard in $3 Billion Deal
The private equity firm said it will help AuditBoard expand its cloud-based risk management platform, as well as its global reach.
Marketing May 24, 2024
Association for Accounting Marketing Names the Category Winners of the 2024 Achievement Awards
Sixteen awards were doled out for exceptional accounting marketing during the AAM's annual Summit event on May 14.
Auditing May 22, 2024
CAQ Asks PCAOB to Extend Comment Period on a Pair of Proposed Standards
The Center for Audit Quality asked for an extra 60 days to review and provide feedback on two proposals with a June 7 comment due date.
Payroll May 22, 2024
Intern Hiring Is Stable For 2024, Report Says
Eight out of 10 employers are expected to maintain or increase the number of interns they bring in, according to a NACE survey.
Taxes May 22, 2024
IRS Extends Free File Program Through 2029
The five-year extension agreement between the IRS and Free File Inc. will continue the program through October 2029.
Auditing May 21, 2024
PCAOB Slaps Audit Firm MaloneBailey With $400,000 Fine
The top 200 accounting firm was sanctioned on May 21 for what the PCAOB calls “pervasive quality control violations.”
Taxes May 21, 2024
Tax Professionals Should Use the Most Current Version of OIC Booklet, IRS Says
The most recent version of Form 656-B, Offer in Compromise Booklet, was released by the IRS in April.
Firm Management May 21, 2024
Grant Thornton Sheds 350 Employees, Delays Start Dates for New Associates
This latest round of layoffs comes almost exactly a year after Grant Thornton let 300 people go, mostly from tax and advisory.
Firm Management May 21, 2024
Forvis Set to Acquire ConTech360 Later This Year
The deal, which is expected to close in the fall, is aimed at strengthening the construction industry practice at the top 10 accounting firm.
Firm Management May 20, 2024
Eide Bailly to Merge in Edward White & Co. Next Month
The top 20 accounting firm said it was merging with Woodland Hills, CA-based CPA firm Edward White & Co., effective June 1.
Firm Management May 20, 2024
KSM to Join Forces With Cincinnati Firm Cassady Schiller
Katz, Sapper & Miller is expanding into Ohio as it is set to add Cassady Schiller, one of the largest CPA firms in Cincinnati, on May 31.
Firm Management May 20, 2024
Wolf & Company Adds Treehouse Technology Group
As part of the transaction, Boston-based Treehouse Technology Group brings to Wolf its prized data analytics tool InsightOut.
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
