The Profession News from Accounting Today

Sax acquired SFS Financial in Kinnelon, New Jersey, strengthening the Top 75 Firm's advisory capabilities.

Plus, Bloomberg Tax Provision gets beefed up ; support for FileCabinet CS to expire in 2027; and other updates.

The Top 50 Firm acquired Persing Professional Group and Carefree Professional Practice Resources, expanding its presence in Nevada.

While the accounting profession has always been a great choice, it now has entered a particularly exciting period of revolutionary change largely driven by AI.

The Top 50 Firm will acquire T. Gschwender & Associates, expanding its ability to serve banks, credit unison and other financial institutions.

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.

The Top 75 Firm will acquire Schmoyer and Company in Columbia, South Carolina, effective Aug. 1, 2026.

The Top 50 Firm acquired New England Regional Leader GGG, expanding its presence in the Boston area.

The Top 50 Firm UHY acquired accounting and advisory firm ALW in Bettendorf, Iowa.

The 'one-times-revenue' era is over. Today's buyers are paying for durable, transferable cash flow.

The IRS recently changed how it oversees every credentialed tax professional in the country. Most practitioners had no idea it was coming.

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.

Here are five key areas sellers should proactively address to set themselves and their future partners up for long‑term success.

The Top 50 Firm acquired Houston-based Sowers & Co., expanding its local tax and outsourced accounting offerings in one of its focus markets.

Plus, JLK Rosenberger names a new MP; Crowe appoints a global growth leader; Machen McChesney announces promotions; and other firm and personnel news from across the profession.

Financial services firm Great American Holdings acquired Trampe Settles, which provides business valuation, forensic accounting, due diligence and audit services.

Private equity is fueling a wave of mergers and acquisitions, with transaction volume rising 26% year-over-year in 2025 and continuing to climb in 2026.

The Top 50 Firm acquired McMillan, Whiteman & Associates, expanding its presence along Florida's Gulf Coast and marking its third deal in the state this year.

Senior executives from Accounting Today's Regional Leaders shared their 2026 growth strategies, ranging from M&A and tech, to advisory and organic growth.

Certinia announced a suite of AI agents that automate administration, project management and project deliverables via its acquisition of Moonnox.