Firm Management October 19, 2026
Crowe Starts Shared Ownership Program for Employees
Top 15 accounting firm Crowe is extending shared ownership beyond senior leaders or select groups to all employees across the entire firm.
Firm Management August 25, 2026
HBK Secures Outside Investment From H.I.G. Capital
HBK is the latest top 50 accounting firm to receive outside capital, as it's selling a stake to H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative investment firm based in Miami with $75 billion of assets under management.
Firm Management August 11, 2026
Crowe Closes Private Equity Investment From KKR
Chicago-based Crowe completed the sale of a stake in the firm to KKR on Aug. 7, making it one of the largest accounting firms in the U.S. to receive a private equity infusion.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 30, 2026
What People Are Saying About the Grant Thornton-CBIZ Deal
News of the deal has sparked various opinions over the last 24 hours about private equity reshaping the accounting profession, firm consolidation, and how the profession is evolving at a rapid pace.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 29, 2026
Grant Thornton Advisors Set to Buy CBIZ for $5 Billion; Will Become 5th-Largest Firm in U.S.
In huge M&A news today, Grant Thornton Advisors said it will be acquiring CBIZ in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of $5 billion, backed by private equity firm New Mountain Capital, which has owned a majority stake in Grant Thornton since 2024.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 28, 2026
Accounting Firm M&A Had a Record 2025
Accounting firm mergers and acquisitions broke records in 2025, with transaction volume rising 26% year-over-year and continuing to climb in 2026 primarily due to private equity, according to a new report.
Firm Management July 7, 2026
Meaden & Moore Gets Private Equity Backing From Unity Partners
Cleveland-based accounting, tax, advisory, and forensic consulting firm Meaden & Moore has received a private equity investment from Unity Partners, the Dallas-based firm that has also invested in Chicago tax and accounting firm Prosperity Partners.
Firm Management June 10, 2026
Stephano Slack Gets Growth Capital From PE Firm Madison Dearborn Partners
The Wayne, PA-based firm announced Wednesday a strategic growth investment from funds managed by Madison Dearborn Partners, a private equity firm based in Chicago, with additional participation from co-investor Norlantic Capital.
Firm Management June 9, 2026
Smith + Howard Receives ‘Significant’ Outside Investment From TPG
Smith + Howard has announced the next phase of its growth plan, as TPG, a global alternative asset management firm, signed a definitive agreement to make what officials say is a "significant" investment in the top 100 accounting firm.
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.
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.