Practice Management

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants could eventually merge with the American Institute of CPAs, according to CIMA’s chief executive.

Sage and Deltek reseller and technology consultant BCS ProSoft has purchased the Deltek Vision practice from Forepoint Inc., effectively growing its staff and customer base for the enterprise resource planning product.

BDO USA has expanded its New York and Los Angeles practices by adding six partners and 65 staff members from Salibello & Broder, effectively acquiring the firm.

President Obama may have run afoul of the Constitution in using a recess appointment to appoint Richard Cordray as the director of the nascent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but the need for the bureau to take action has been growing.

Sensiba San Filippo has merged in another California firm, W.H. Mayer Accountancy Corporation, expanding Sensiba’s presence in the state.

While 2011 ended without many last-minute tax law changes aside from the payroll tax cut extension, taxpayers should still be aware of a number of changes.

Deloitte’s consulting arm has acquired Ubermind, a Seattle-based agency that helps companies develop and use mobile applications.

The Internal Revenue Service opened the 2012 tax season on Wednesday by extending the tax-filing deadline until April 17.

A trio of Swiss bankers has been charged with conspiring to help with U.S. taxpayers hide more than $1.2 billion in assets from the Internal Revenue Service.

Marcum LLP has expanded its presence in Boston by acquiring Robert, Finnegan & Lynah PC, effective January 1.