Staffing June 1, 2026
Professionals on the Move – June 2026
Professionals on the Move is a periodic collection of recent promotions, staffing changes, awards, and other personnel announcements from around the accounting profession.
Auditing February 12, 2025
PCAOB Pulls Rules on Audit Firm Metrics
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board on Feb. 11 filed a notice with the SEC to withdraw its new standard on audit firm reporting of standardized firm and engagement metrics for approval—a victory for those that opposed the rules, including many of the largest accounting firms in the U.S. and the AICPA.
Firm Management February 12, 2025
Accounting’s Pricing Conundrum in the Age of Generative AI
No one said running a successful accounting practice was easy. Even in the smoothest and most uneventful of times, there are a variety of factors that need to be taken into consideration and successfully managed to ensure profitable operations.
Firm Management February 11, 2025
Experiences 2025 – AI Search
For now, Agentic AI refers to artificial intelligence systems that operate autonomously and can perceive, reason, plan, and take action in pursuit of goals. These AI agents can interact dynamically with their environment, adapt to changes, and sometimes make decisions without direct human intervention.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 11, 2025
Baker Tilly to Acquire CironeFriedberg in Connecticut
The top 10 accounting firm said Feb. 11 that the deal to buy CironeFriedberg strengthens its presence in the Northeast, creating "essential connections" between New York and Boston.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 11, 2025
Smith + Howard Adds Smith Kesler & Co. in South Carolina
The Atlanta-based top 100 accounting firm has acquired Smith Kesler & Co., a construction accounting-focused practice with four offices across North Carolina and South Carolina, effective Jan. 31.
Accounting February 11, 2025
55 Accounting Firms Get Nod for Having the Best Client Service in ClearlyRated List
Accounting firms recognized as award winners achieved at least a 50% net promoter score, indicating that they provide their clients with exceptionally high levels of service, according to ClearlyRated.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 11, 2025
SBF Advisors and Hoerber Tillman & Co. Combine in Florida
The merger brings together two firms with expertise in forensic accounting, litigation support, and business advisory to enhance client services and expand capabilities.
Payroll February 10, 2025
Workers in Different Industries Have Differing Priorities
Respondents in a new Grant Thornton survey shared their thoughts on the latest trends in employee attitudes, desires and concerns across various sectors, including technology, banking, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and transportation/distribution.
Accounting February 10, 2025
Four New Members Added to American Accounting Association Hall of Fame
This year’s inductees include David R. Bean, Barry C. Melancon, Terry Shevlin, and Mary T. Washington Wylie (1906-2005). The 2025 inductees represent a diverse group of accounting thought leaders, from practice and academia.
Firm Management February 10, 2025
Former AICPA CEO Barry Melancon Joins Baker Tilly
The Louisiana native, who retired at the end of last year after a nearly 30-year run as AICPA chief executive, will join Baker Tilly as an advisor and will become a non-executive director and chair-elect of the Baker Tilly International board of directors.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 10, 2025
GBQ Acquires Talentcrowd in Ohio
The Columbus, OH-based top 100 firm has acquired Talentcrowd, a referral-based hiring platform also based in Columbus that brings tech talent to top companies and teams, effective Jan. 31.
Firm Management February 7, 2025
Professionals on the Move – Feb. 7, 2025
Professionals on the Move is a round-up of recent hiring and promotion announcements from around the profession.