The Summer '22 release emphasizes consolidation and automation; Incorta touts a new finance data hub; KPMG partners with Microsoft; and other tech news.

Two recent studies found that auditors with valuable expertise in a specific class of complex transactions and accounts improve audit quality.

CliftonLarsonAllen, a Top 10 Firm, has expanded in Nashville by adding Price CPAs.

The Kentucky firm is expanding its presence in Indiana.

EisnerAmper, a Top 20 Firm based in New York, is adding Raich Ende Malter & Co. a Top 80 Firm, also based in the city, with the deal expected to close this summer.

Dealmaking in the consulting world has slowed after a record-setting pace in 2021, but demand for digital expertise along with a shakeup at one of the Big Four accounting firms should keep the deals flowing.

The two Top 50 Firms are joining together in a mega-merger to form Elliott Penn LLP, accounting for approximately $400 million in revenue when the transaction closes Nov. 1.

BPM LLP, a Top 50 Firm based in San Francisco, is extending its footprint in the North Bay area by adding Elliott CPA Group, headquartered in Santa Rosa, effective July 1.

Aprio, a Top 50 Firm based in Atlanta, has watched its revenues increase from mergers and organic growth since rebranding over five years ago and plans further M&A activity ahead.

Plus RedWing launches new version of CenterPoint, and other news and updates from the accounting technology world.

Top 20 Firms BKD CPAs & Advisors and Dixon Hughes Goodman completed their previously announced megamerger, rebranding the combined firm as Forvis and launching Forvis Wealth Advisors.

Marcum LLP, a Top 20 Firm based in New York, has added LTSP, a firm based in Newport Beach, California, expanding Marcum’s presence on the West Coast.

Yount, Hyde and Barbour is acquiring Glass Jacobson; and RSM Brazil is merging in Pemom.

The annual conference has now become the largest accounting tech showcase in the nation; Dean Dorton launched a lease accounting practice; and other technology news.

Baker Tilly acquires Bader Martin; Aprio merges in RINA Accountants & Advisors; and Postlethwaite & Netterville adds RBM.

ADP releases updates to Accountant Connect; Clarius R+D releases new version of tax platform; and other news and updates from the accounting technology world.

Two North Carolina firms are combining, effective June 1.

As you counsel your clients about the importance of business transition planning, are you also creating a strategy for your own optimized exit?

The California-based Top 20 Firm plans to add in the Philadelphia-based firm in July.

Phil Whitman offers a primer on what the entry of PE money into the accounting profession means for firms.