The Profession News from Accounting Today

The American Institute of CPAs has published a new guide with information on best practices for the accounting and valuation of business combinations such as mergers and acquisitions.

GRI appoints new CEO; Tennessee Society of CPAs celebrates Accounting Opportunities Month; and more from across the profession.

Zoho announced the U.S. release of Zoho Payroll, on top of enhancements to its existing finance products Zoho Books, Zoho Inventory and Zoho Practice.

Acquirers and successors, especially private equity-infused ones, are going to place an emphasis out of the box on high-performing firms.

Accountants' skill sets can help them navigate leadership, foster innovation and drive successful financial operations in any organization.

The venture capital-backed operating company acquired Bement & Co., offering small firms an alternative way to scale outside of private equity.

The private equity-backed firm invested in HM&M Advisory, based in Dallas, and Clark, Raymond & Co. in Redmond, Washington.

Accounting professionals with real-world experience can have an outsized impact on accounting students.

Accounting's most influential outline the profession's biggest challenges.

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.

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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.