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.
Financial Reporting May 19, 2025
CFOs Most Likely to Spend Cash on Organic Growth and Acquisitions in 2025
Eighty-seven percent of CFOs are likely, or very likely, to spend on organic growth in 2025, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc.
Financial Reporting May 19, 2025
CFOs Embrace AI as Antidote to Economic Volatility and Growth Enabler
AI investment ranked as the top strategy for growth across all global CFOs surveyed by Coupa – a potential panacea to the volatility they are facing.
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.
Accounting May 19, 2025
Billtrust Announces New AI Advancements
These innovations include a new multi-agent platform architecture and Billtrust Autopilot, its advanced agentic AI assistant.
Accounting May 19, 2025
How to Help Clients Evaluate Whether a Cost Segregation Study is Worth It
Cost segregation can unlock significant tax savings for clients who own investment or business-use real estate—but not every property or situation justifies the effort.
Financial Planning May 19, 2025
Avantax Acquires Assets of WealthCare Financial with Approximately $180M AUA
Avantax is a unique community within Cetera and a leader in tax-focused financial planning and wealth management.
Accounting May 19, 2025
New Jersey Society of CPAs Proposes Additional Pathway to CPA Licensure with Modification to NJ Statute
The bill also provides for individual practice privileges for out-of-state licensed CPAs who have a bachelor’s or higher degree, have passed the CPA exam and have at least one year of experience.
Accounting May 19, 2025
Grant Thornton’s Gupta Named Chair of AICPA’s Financial Reporting Executive Committee
Rahul Gupta is an audit partner in Grant Thornton LLP’s National Office and a principal at Grant Thornton Advisors LLC based in Chicago.
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.
Accounting May 16, 2025
Accounting MOVE Project Launches 2025 Survey
This year’s research reflects a pivotal shift in how inclusion is measured—prioritizing workplace belonging and measurable career equity outcomes, regardless of whether firms use the term “DEI.”