Two Pennsylvania firms are combining forces.

While conventional wisdom tells us that bigger is better, that’s plain and simple nonsense when it comes to midsized CPA firms and a convenient excuse for less than stellar growth by a firm’s partner group.

Hancock Askew adds S. Mark Hand; Baratz & Associates merges in Robin, Kramer & Green; and DMJ acquires Roberson CPA Firm.

Business Licenses provides software and services for the research, acquisition and management of business licenses, registrations and permits for businesses of all sizes.

The Atlanta-based Top 100 Firm has merged in WSW.

The agreement between Camico and CPA Mutual to transfer the Accountants Professional Liability Insurance Program to Camico represents the collaboration of two mutual insurance companies, both founded by CPAs, to provide customized liability insurance to CPAs.

The Top 50 Firm is adding Rossi LLP, effective Nov. 1.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board has released a staff educational paper offering an overview of the accounting guidance for debt restructurings and modifications.

The deal expands BDO’s presence in the Baltimore, Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., area.

The investment is earmarked for accelerating the growth of CaseWare Cloud, and continued investment in AI, automation, and data analytics.

CliftonLarsonAllen is merging in White Nelson Diehl Evans LLP, effective Nov. 1, 2020, expanding CLA’s presence in Southern California.

The engineering firm is adding resources to help its CPA and accounting firm partners make the move to advisory services.

The Top 20 Firm is expanding its presence in Arizona.

BDO USA is merging in Quantum Global Advisors LLC, a Chicago-based international insurance claim and valuation consulting practice, in a deal that’s expected to close Oct. 16.

The tax content provider adds a high-powered customer list to Avalara.

About three years ago I was helping a client sell his business in what was a pretty typical negotiation for me. However, the client exhibited apprehension almost every step of the way.

Top 100 Firm Grassi & Co. is acquiring Levine, Caufield, Martin & Goldberg; and Deming, Malone, Livesay & Ostroff and Rodefer Moss are merging.

The Top 50 Firm is adding a NetSuite implementation partner, expanding its technology solutions team.

The Top 50 Firm is expanding in Texas and New Mexico with its latest deal.

The Top 100 Firm is expanding its presence on Long Island.