Staffing February 4, 2026
Professionals on the Move – Feb. 2026
Professionals on the Move is a periodic roundup of recent staffing announcements, promotions and recognitions from around the profession.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 3, 2026
Arax Investment Partners Acquires $1.5 Billion GFP Private Wealth
Arax Investment Partners, a premier wealth management firm, has acquired GFP Private Wealth, a registered investment advisor with $1.5 billion in AUM.
Technology February 3, 2026
MYCPE ONE Introduces Website Development Services for CPA and Accounting Firms
MYCPE ONE has introduced a website development service designed specifically for CPA and accounting firms, aiming to address the practical challenges firms face when managing their online presence.
General News February 3, 2026
Confidence in U.S. Private Equity Remains Steady
U.S. PE firms continue to demonstrate strong confidence in portfolio growth, even as financing challenges, interest rate pressures, and geopolitical uncertainties reshape deal-making strategies.
Firm Management February 3, 2026
Opinion: Stop Hiring Women Workers and Start Developing Women Leaders
Advancing women into leadership positions doesn’t just address fairness, it strengthens organizational capabilities in measurable ways.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 3, 2026
Doeren Mayhew Acquires Advisory Firm 1RDG in New York
With 1,000 professionals across 23 offices, this marks Doeren Mayhew’s first M&A deal of 2026, and builds on the firm’s rapid growth strategy, following 13 acquisitions completed last year.
Firm Management February 3, 2026
Lisa Benson Joins Koltin Consulting Group as Chief Growth Officer
Chicago-based KCG says this newly created role reflects its continued investment in growth, innovation, and expanded client impact across the industry.
Auditing February 3, 2026
Brown Plus Ranked One the Top Audit Firms for 2025 for Property and Casualty Insurers
Brown Plus has been ranked the 21st largest audit firm in the U.S. in 2025, based upon the loss reserves of the P&C insurance clients served.
Accounting February 2, 2026
AICPA Unveils Initiative to Prepare the Next Generation of CPAs for Success
The Profession Ready Initiative is designed to identify and develop the skills early-career CPAs need for success in a rapidly evolving and increasingly AI-driven marketplace, the AICPA said.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 2, 2026
Armanino Adds Step Up Consulting in California
The top 20 accounting firm announced Monday that it has brought aboard the team from Step Up Consulting, a Los Angeles-based woman- and minority-owned IT consulting firm.
Firm Management January 29, 2026
Perkins Coie Adds Family Office and Tax Lawyer Mohsen Ghazi as Partner in Chicago
Mohsen counsels family offices, fund sponsors, and high net worth clients on structuring tax-advantaged funds and family offices in the United States and abroad.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 29, 2026
Sorren Adds Hess & Rohmer in Texas
Gainesville, TX-based CPA and advisory firm Hess & Rohmer has joined Sorren, expanding the top 100 accounting firm's presence in the Lone Star State.