Mergers and Acquisitions May 14, 2026
Ascend Brings Alabama-Based Jackson Thornton Into the Fold
Montgomery, AL-based Jackson Thornton, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 accounting firm, has joined the Ascend platform.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 13, 2026
Cohen & Co. Acquires Gordon Advisors in Michigan
The Cleveland, OH-based top 50 firm is acquiring Gordon Advisors, an accounting and business consulting firm located in Southeast Michigan, effective June 1.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 13, 2026
Sorren Adds Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn in Maryland
Owings Mills, MD-based full-service CPA firm Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn has joined Sorren, adding to the top 100 accounting firm's footprint in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 12, 2026
Citrin Cooperman Acquires SWKJD in Florida
The top 20 firm said Tuesday it has acquired Sharff, Wittmer, Kurtz, Jackson & Diaz PC, a Coral Gables, FL-based accounting and advisory firm serving privately held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 12, 2026
Nichols Cauley Adds The Molieri Group in Florida
The move adds expertise in inbound and outbound international tax consulting, estate and trust matters, and complex planning for high-net-worth individuals and their businesses to Alan Whitman-led Nichols Cauley.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 11, 2026
Doeren Mayhew Acquires Parlade Schaefer Schortz CPAs in Florida
The top 50 accounting firm has bolstered its health care practice by acquiring Parlade Schaefer Schortz CPAs, a South Miami-based tax and accounting firm.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 8, 2026
KLR Adds Restaurant Accounting Solutions in Massachusetts
The top 100 firm has joined forces with Restaurant Accounting Solutions, a Yarmouth, MA-based provider of weekly outsourced restaurant bookkeeping, accounting, financial reporting, and payroll services to the restaurant industry.
Technology May 8, 2026
Optro Acquires SOX Automation Platform Midship
Hg-backed Optro, the cloud-based audit, risk, and compliance management platform that was formerly known as AuditBoard, said May 6 that it has acquired Midship, an AI-native SOX automation solution.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 7, 2026
Plante Moran Expands South of the Border
Plante Moran is headed back to Mexico—the top 15 U.S. firm has added Guadalajara-based accounting firm JA Del Río in a deal expected to close on July 1.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 6, 2026
Aprio Enters Cannabis Sector with Price Kong Acquisition
The top 25 accounting firm has set foot in the cannabis industry by acquiring Phoenix-based CPA firm Price Kong, which provides attest, tax, and advisory services to a variety of businesses, including cannabusinesses.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 6, 2026
HBK Brings Aboard BB&K in Florida
The top 50 accounting firm has merged in Brimmer, Burek and Keelan, a Tampa, FL-based CPA firm, effective May 1.
Firm Management May 4, 2026
7 Phrases Every CPA Leader Should Listen for in M&A Talks
Doing so positions both firms for a smoother transition and a stronger, more successful future together.