The Profession News from Accounting Today

Cherry Bekaert acquires Katz Nannis + Solomon; Aprio adds two firms; Platform merges in DHS Advisors; and Delucchi Hawn joins PP&Co.

Sellers will have the ability to bring their existing Amazon data into Intuit's accounting software.

The AICPA chief suggests that small practices would be better positioned for the future if they concentrated on developing a specialization in a niche.

Whitman Transition Advisors launches new podcast; Bober Markey Fedorovich adds pair to business advisory services; and more updates from across the profession.

Plus, MS Consultants acquires Tax Credit Hero; Bloomberg announces expanded Compliance Tracker; and other accounting tech updates.

Barry Melancon, the longest-serving head of the AICPA, talks about how he got there, his accomplishments, and what's next for the profession.

Citrin Cooperman expands in Rhode Island, Cherry Bekaert in the Washington, D.C. area, LBMC in Tennessee, Dean Dorton in Florida, and more.

LeaseCrunch announced a merger with data collection and analysis software provider Finagraph.

The most influential people in the field, as chosen by their peers.

SolomonEdwards acquires Steele Consulting; LGA merges in McGaunn & Schwadron; and Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz adds William E. Howe.

IRIS Software Group announced its intention to acquire bookkeeping and accounting solutions provider Dext.

Stanley Goldstein recalls the choice of Melancon as the youngest-ever head of the American Institute of CPAs.

INCPAS announces awards finalists; ConvergenceCoaching graduates Transformational Leadership Program fall class; and more news from across the profession.

A boutique accounting firm specializing in the restaurant industry has joined the Platform Business Advisors team.

The ASU clarifies how the existing guidance would apply to settlements of convertible debt instruments with cash conversion and other features.

Hannis T. Bourgeois celebrates 100 years with charitable initiative; KPMG and Moss Adams release surveys; and more news from across the profession.

The American Institute of CPAs is still concerned about the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's new firm and engagement metrics standard, despite some modifications from the original proposal.

PricewaterhouseCoopers made a $1.5 million investment to Bryant University to fund the launch of the PwC AI in Accounting Fellowship.

CPAs must navigate conflicts of interest, transparency, and confidentiality while representing clients in IRS negotiations.

Aprio acquires Kirsch Kohn Bridge; Opsahl Dawson adds Hauser Jones & Sas; and Doeren Mayhew acquires BHT&D CPAs.