Pitching an institutional investor on a single private equity deal rather than a diversified fund was long deemed the sign of a buyout newcomer or a struggling rainmaker.

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

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.

The Top 100 Firm acquired Franklin, Massachusetts-based Pavento, Ratcliffe, Renzi & Co., expanding its presence in the state and New England.

Deutsche Bank AG is preparing to sell about $3 billion in debt markets for accounting services firm Baker Tilly Advisory Group to refinance private credit loans.

The Top 100 Firm is getting a majority investment from Lightyear Capital, while its previous investor, Unity Partners, will maintain a minority position in the firm.

Shultz Huber & Associates acquired Stroh, Johnson & Company, effective as of July 1, expanding its presence in Ohio.

The Top 50 Firm acquired The Hultquist Firm in Greenville, South Carolina, which will join as Milestone Advisors.

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Accounting firms have been fielding offers from a growing number of private equity investors as PE money continues to pour into the accounting sector.

Smolin, Lupin & Co. acquired Vitolo & Associates, expanding its advisory and accounting capabilities and growing its presence in New Jersey.

The Top 25 Firm acquired Mid-Atlantic Regional Leader Kreischer Miller in Horsham, Pennsylvania.

The Regional Leader acquired Harris, Greene LLP, an accounting firm in Irvine, California, expanding its footprint in Southern California.

Nashville firm Equitas Strategic Partners acquired McBride Accounting, a tax, accounting and business advisory firm in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

A CBIZ Inc. shareholder is urging the accounting firm to re-evaluate its capital allocation, abandon a share buyback plan and return to pursuing acquisitions.

The Top 25 Firm acquired LGA, a Boston-area accounting and business advisory firm serving mid-market businesses, entrepreneurs and families.