CAS April 6, 2026
Whether PE-Backed or Not, Building Client Relationships Must Remain a Priority
More than half of the largest 30 U.S. accounting firms have either sold an ownership stake or part of their business to private equity investors.
Firm Management March 25, 2026
EisnerAmper Finalizes Continuation Vehicle Deal with TowerBrook
EisnerAmper said March 25 it has completed a continuation vehicle transaction with TowerBrook Capital Partners, the private equity firm that has provided outside capital to the top 15 accounting firm since 2021.
Firm Management March 6, 2026
Over 1,000 Accounting Firms Globally Have Been Involved in Private Equity Investment in the Past Decade, IFAC Says
Over the last five years, an increasing number of direct private equity investments in accounting firms has led to a dramatically higher number of indirect or subsequent “roll-up” transactions, the International Federation of Accountants says.
Firm Management March 6, 2026
Schellman Announces Strategic Partnership with Goldman Sachs Alternatives
The investment will accelerate Schellman's next phase of growth, expanding the firm's capabilities, scaling its team and enabling Schellman to serve clients across more markets and geographies.
Technology February 4, 2026
FlexTecs Secures Investment From PE Firm Cohere Capital
FlexTecs said the strategic investment positions the company to drive even further value for clients, expand its services and software offering, and accelerate its next phase of growth.
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 January 14, 2026
Ryan LLC Takes Minority PE Investment from Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions
Ryan will continue to be led by its founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, G. Brint Ryan, along with its existing leadership team who will continue to manage all operating activities.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 5, 2026
Nichols Cauley Makes Deals to Launch Financial Services Platform
The top 200 accounting firm started the new year by announcing it has launched a new financial services platform geared toward privately held SMBs, self-made entrepreneurs, and family-owned companies that will be led by former Baker Tilly CEO Alan Whitman.
Accounting December 19, 2025
AICPA Seeks Comment on Ethics Rules Update for Alternative Practice Structures
The exposure draft identifies relationships and circumstances that could impair independence and addresses factors for evaluating threats, where appropriate.
Technology November 20, 2025
Eton Solutions Expands Wealth Management Suite to Fund Managers Worldwide
Firms can additionally leverage EtonAI to streamline complex workflows, scale output, and enhance decision-making processes.
Firm Management November 10, 2025
Private Equity is Gobbling Up Accounting Firms—But Not This Atlanta Firm
Atlanta's Moore Colson is determined to stay independent as private equity firms acquire competitors.
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