Paige Hagy is a reporter at Accounting Today based in Brooklyn, New York. She was previously a breaking news reporter at Fortune Magazine. Prior, she worked at Business Insider covering financial technology. She graduated from The King's College, a classical liberal arts school in New York City, with a B.A. in journalism, a concentration in politics, and a minor in business.
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Latham, New York-based BST & Co. and South Burlington, Vermont-based Gallagher, Flynn & Co. completed a merger.
By Paige HagyAugust 19 -
The Top 25 Firm acquired Trace Advisory in Ridgeland, Mississippi, expanding its ability to serve government entities and public-sector organizations.
By Paige HagyAugust 19 -
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board released questions and answers for QC 1000, A Firm's System of Quality Control, ahead of its Dec. 15, 2026, effective date.
By Paige HagyAugust 18 -
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed a bill to establish an alternative path to CPA licensure. The legislation must now undergo a 30-day congressional review, after which it will become law.
By Paige HagyAugust 17 -
The Top 25 Firm Eide Bailly will acquire accounting and advisory firm MUN, expanding its footprint with five offices in key markets.
By Paige HagyAugust 14 -
UHY acquired Michigan CFO Associates in Clinton Township, Michigan, expanding the Top 50 Firm's advisory capabilities.
By Paige HagyAugust 11 -
The Public Accounting Oversight Board today swore in Kyle Hauptman as a board member at a ceremony at the Securities and Exchange Commission.
By Paige HagyAugust 10 -
Sax acquired SFS Financial in Kinnelon, New Jersey, strengthening the Top 75 Firm's advisory capabilities.
By Paige HagyAugust 10 -
The Top 50 Firm acquired Persing Professional Group and Carefree Professional Practice Resources, expanding its presence in Nevada.
By Paige HagyAugust 6 -
The Top 75 Firm completed a flip of investors, with private equity firm Broad Sky Partners selling its stake to TPG, an alternative asset management firm.
By Paige HagyAugust 6 -
The Top 50 Firm will acquire T. Gschwender & Associates, expanding its ability to serve banks, credit unison and other financial institutions.
By Paige HagyAugust 5 -
San Jose, California-based PP&Co acquired Ami Shah, and Mid-Atlantic Regional Leader LMC opened a new office with the addition of Ricky Spike and his team from Ives, Sultan & Spike CPAs.
By Paige HagyAugust 4 -
The Top 75 Firm will acquire Schmoyer and Company in Columbia, South Carolina, effective Aug. 1, 2026.
By Paige HagyAugust 3 -
The Top 50 Firm acquired New England Regional Leader GGG, expanding its presence in the Boston area.
By Paige HagyAugust 3 -
The Top 50 Firm UHY acquired accounting and advisory firm ALW in Bettendorf, Iowa.
By Paige HagyAugust 3 -
Upon the historic deal's closing, Grant Thornton is expected to become the fifth-largest firm with more than $5 billion in domestic revenue and $7.5 billion globally.
By Paige HagyJuly 29 -
How firms are working to solve the latest iteration of the pipeline problem
By Paige HagyJuly 28 -
The Top 50 Firm acquired Houston-based Sowers & Co., expanding its local tax and outsourced accounting offerings in one of its focus markets.
By Paige HagyJuly 24 -
The pay margin between associates and seniors in accounting in North America is plateauing, increasing only 3% in some markets, according to data from Distinct.
By Paige HagyJuly 24 -
Financial services firm Great American Holdings acquired Trampe Settles, which provides business valuation, forensic accounting, due diligence and audit services.
By Paige HagyJuly 23



















