Mergers and Acquisitions July 17, 2025
Doeren Mayhew Acquires Reimer McGuinness Hess in Texas
The top 60 accounting firm has acquired Houston CPA firm Reimer McGuinness Hess CPAs & Advisors, growing its presence in the market, effective July 1.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 17, 2025
Andersen Merges in Berman & Associates in Georgia
The global professional services firm has opened its first office in Georgia after merging with Atlanta-based tax and accounting firm Berman & Associates.
Firm Management July 16, 2025
Smith + Howard Opens Two New Tax Practices
The two new tax practices at the top 100 firm are Site Selection + Incentives, led by Shelly Carmichael, and State and Local Income Tax Consulting, led by Brandee Tilman.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 16, 2025
Meaden & Moore Acquires ChainRing Advisors in Ohio
The top 200 accounting firm said the acquisition supports its continued expansion into business intelligence, technology-enabled advisory, operational excellence and outsourced services.
Payroll July 16, 2025
1 in 3 Employees Have Lied on a Resume or Cover Letter, Survey Finds
In a competitive job market, some professionals are bending the truth to land interviews. In fact, 33% have admitted to lying on a resume or cover letter, according to FlexJobs.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 16, 2025
Armanino Adds Strategic Accounting Outsourced Solutions
The top 20 firm has expanded its managed service offerings by joining forces with SAOS, a specialized outsourced accounting firm.
Technology July 16, 2025
Deloitte Expands GenAI, Agentic AI Capabilities for Its Auditors
Deloitte has rolled out a series of new artificial intelligence capabilities within its global cloud-based audit and assurance platform, Omnia, designed to evolve the audit process.
PCAOB July 15, 2025
Erica Williams Resigns as PCAOB Chair
Williams will step down as chair of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board on July 22 after she reportedly was asked to resign by SEC Chairman Paul Atkins.
Auditing July 15, 2025
Three Accounting Firms Got in Trouble for Breaking PCAOB Rules
The three firms censured and fined by the PCAOB on July 11 for violating U.S. auditing rules and standards were Goldman & Co. CPAs ($25,000), Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton in Canada ($30,000), and PWR CPA ($60,000).
Mergers and Acquisitions July 15, 2025
Deloitte Tax Goes Shopping in Cincinnati to Enhance Fiduciary Tax Services
The tax practice of Big Four firm Deloitte said July 14 it has acquired certain assets of Trust Processing Solutions, a Cincinnati, OH-based boutique firm that specializes in fiduciary tax compliance.
Taxes July 11, 2025
IRS Provides Tax Relief to Kerr County After Deadly Texas Floods
Individuals and businesses in Kerr County, Texas, have until Feb. 2, 2026, to file various federal tax returns and make tax payments after flash floods hit the Texas Hill Country on the Fourth of July.
Auditing July 10, 2025
PCAOB Fines Illinois Firm $50,000 Over Failures in 17 Broker-Dealer Audits
Michael Coglianese, CPA PC was censured and fined $50,000 July 10 for violating U.S. auditing rules and standards in connection with 17 audit and attestation engagements for SEC-registered brokers and dealers.
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