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What Top Accounting Firms Hire for in 2026: 5 Key Skills Defining the Next Generation of CPAs

Staffing May 7, 2026 

What Top Accounting Firms Hire for in 2026: 5 Key Skills Defining the Next Generation of CPAs

As teams become more complex and technology-driven, project management is emerging as a critical skill beyond CPA training alone.

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Accounting December 5, 2024 

CPA Business Execs’ Optimism About the Economy is Soaring Post-Election, AICPA Says

CPA business leaders' optimism about the economy surged by 41 percentage points from the previous quarter, the AICPA & CIMA said.

Jason Bramwell

Dean Dorton Picks Up Shilts CPA in Florida

Firm Management December 5, 2024 

Dean Dorton Picks Up Shilts CPA in Florida

The deal with Shilts CPA, effective Dec. 1, expands the top 100 accounting firm's valuation and forensic accounting offerings.

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Trump Picks Paul Atkins to Lead SEC

SEC December 5, 2024 

Trump Picks Paul Atkins to Lead SEC

Atkins, a former SEC commissioner, would succeed Gary Gensler, who said he will step down when Trump is inaugurated Jan. 20.

Trump Taps Fiserv CEO Bisignano for Social Security Chief

Payroll December 5, 2024 

Trump Taps Fiserv CEO Bisignano for Social Security Chief

If confirmed, Frank Bisignano would head the agency running the Social Security program, which is facing a budget shortfall.

An Accounting Major, UnitedHealthcare Chief Executive Brian Thompson’s Career Included Stop at PwC

Accounting December 4, 2024 

An Accounting Major, UnitedHealthcare Chief Executive Brian Thompson’s Career Included Stop at PwC

Thompson, who worked at UnitedHealthcare for the past 20 years and was named CEO in 2021, was fatally shot in New York Dec. 4.

LBMC Expands Into Memphis After Deal With Frazee Ivy Davis

Firm Management December 4, 2024 

LBMC Expands Into Memphis After Deal With Frazee Ivy Davis

The top 40 firm has grown its footprint across Tennessee by adding Frazee Ivy Davis, an accounting firm based in Memphis.

Jason Bramwell

Citrin Cooperman Adds Andsager, Bartlett & Pieroni in Rhode Island

Firm Management December 4, 2024 

Citrin Cooperman Adds Andsager, Bartlett & Pieroni in Rhode Island

The top 20 accounting firm's acquisition of ABP expands its established presence in Providence, RI, and greater New England.

Jason Bramwell

 Opinion: Donald Trump Promised to Raise Taxes, But Biden and Congress Could Tie His Hands

Taxes December 4, 2024 

Opinion: Donald Trump Promised to Raise Taxes, But Biden and Congress Could Tie His Hands

The Biden administration and the current Congress should consider scaling back Trump's power to unilaterally enact tariffs.

Cherry Bekaert Acquires DeBlanc, Murphy & Murphy in Maryland

Firm Management December 4, 2024 

Cherry Bekaert Acquires DeBlanc, Murphy & Murphy in Maryland

The acquisition aims to strengthen the top 25 firm's position in the greater Washington, D.C. market and expand its service offerings

Jason Bramwell

BerryDunn Joins Forces With Burzenski & Co. in Connecticut

Firm Management December 4, 2024 

BerryDunn Joins Forces With Burzenski & Co. in Connecticut

The top 50 firm has merged with East Haven, CT-based accounting, tax, and advisory firm Burzenski & Co., effective Dec. 1.

Jason Bramwell

LGA and McGaunn & Schwadron CPAs Merge

Firm Management December 4, 2024 

LGA and McGaunn & Schwadron CPAs Merge

The top 200 firm has combined with McGaunn & Schwadron, a Needham, MA-based veterinary and dental practice accounting firm.

Jason Bramwell

BeachFleischman Adds Las Vegas-Based Indiva Advisors

Firm Management December 4, 2024 

BeachFleischman Adds Las Vegas-Based Indiva Advisors

The top 200 accounting firm has entered the Las Vegas market and expanded its cannabis practice by acquiring Indiva.

Jason Bramwell

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