Firm Management June 13, 2025
Two More Accounting Firms Join Ascend Platform
San Luis Obispo, CA-based Glenn Burdette and Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, which has offices in Pensacola and Tampa, FL, were the latest to join Ascend on June 1.
Accounting June 11, 2025
AICPA President and CEO Mark Koziel Speaks at AICPA Engage 2025
Managing editor Isaac O'Bannon discusses technologies that help firms maximize productivity, enhance client relationships. Improve accuracy, and save time.
Firm Management June 11, 2025
Elliott Davis Secures Private Equity Backing
The top 50 firm made two big announcements on Wednesday: it has a deal in place to receive outside capital from Flexpoint Ford and it named John Otten as its new CEO, effective July 1.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 11, 2025
Sax Acquires Sewald & Anastasia CPAs in New Jersey
The top 100 accounting firm has expanded its presence in its home state of New Jersey after acquiring Sewald & Anastasia CPAs, a full-service tax and accounting firm based in Morganville, effective June 1.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 11, 2025
GHJ Adds Hacker Douglas in California
The Los Angeles-based top 100 accounting firm said on June 10 it has added fellow LA firm Hacker, Douglas & Co., which specializes in profit participation and entertainment accounting.
Payroll June 11, 2025
Seven in 10 Professionals Say Networking Matters More Than a Resume, Survey Finds
A new survey from Resume Now found that 70% of professionals agree that "your network matters more than your resume," yet cold outreach remains underutilized—and often ineffective.
Accounting June 10, 2025
Many Accountants Fear Their Firms Will Cut Headcount by Over 20% in the Next Five Years
More than half (52%) of accounting professionals expect their firms' headcounts will be at least 20% smaller in the next five years, with fewer entry-level employees expected to be needed in the future, according to a new report from the Indiana CPA Society and CPA Crossings.
Technology June 9, 2025
RSM US to Make $1 Billion Investment to Expand AI Strategy
The top five U.S. accounting firm announced Monday a $1 billion investment over the next three years as part of a significant expansion of its artificial intelligence strategy, with plans to integrate agentic AI platforms across the firm's operations and services.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 9, 2025
Plante Moran Merges in Tonneson + Co. in Massachusetts
The top 20 accounting firm said on June 9 that it's merging with Wakefield, MA-based Tonneson + Co., one of the largest accounting firms in the Boston area, effective July 1.
Payroll June 9, 2025
6 Ways to Showcase Your Workplace Culture During Interviews
A hiring expert shares six practical ways employers can bring their company culture to life—and leave a lasting impression on high-performing candidates.
Accounting June 8, 2025
Accounting Thought Leaders Meet to Discuss Challenges Facing Profession
Tax and accounting professionals, and the businesses they service, are currently facing intense changes in economic dynamics, trade, regulations, technology, state changes in credentialing, and staffing issues.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 6, 2025
CRI Merges in Axley & Rode in Texas
Private equity-backed Carr, Riggs & Ingram said on June 3 it's expanding into East Texas by merging with Axley & Rode, a Luftin, TX-based CPA firm.