Mergers and Acquisitions

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December 3, 2014 

Chicagoland Accounting Firms to Merge

Porte Brown has announced a merger with Brown, Kaplan + Liss (BKL). The Evanston-based public accounting firm is notably one of the largest such firms along the north suburban Lake Michigan shoreline.

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November 19, 2014 

5 Tips for Selling a Business in 2015

The majority of business owners are planning on the proceeds from the sale of their business to fund their retirement. However, the 2013 State of Owner Readiness Survey revealed that over 80% of business owners have no formal transition plan.

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November 18, 2014 

Michigan Accounting Firms Merge

The accounting firms of McCartney & Company, P.C. and Maner Costerisan recently announced a merger. Effective December 1, 2014, McCartney & Company, P.C. will be recognized as Maner Costerisan.

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November 11, 2014 

14 Must-Have Items in a Firm Merger Letter of Intent

There is no such thing as a standard Letter of Intent (LOI). I’ve seen all types, ranging from some that look like a mini-merger agreement (long and sophisticated) to those consisting of little more than typewritten notes on the buyer’s letterhead (short

 CohnReznick Acquires Top 100 Accounting Firm

November 10, 2014 

CohnReznick Acquires Top 100 Accounting Firm

CohnReznick LLP, one of the largest accounting, tax, and advisory firms in the U.S., and the Maryland accounting, tax, and consulting firm of Watkins Meegan LLC, have completed the process of merging the firms uner the CohnReznick name.

 CohnReznick Acquires Top 100 Accounting Firm

November 10, 2014 

CohnReznick Acquires Top 100 Accounting Firm

CohnReznick LLP, one of the largest accounting, tax, and advisory firms in the U.S., and the Maryland accounting, tax, and consulting firm of Watkins Meegan LLC, have completed the process of merging the firms uner the CohnReznick name.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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November 5, 2014 

Xero Acquires Monchilla to Expand Payroll Services in the U.S.

Online accounting software maker Xero has acquired Seattle-based online payroll company, Monchilla Inc. The move shows Xero’s continued commitment to the U.S. market to provide small businesses with an innovative cloud-based financial platform with ...