Sage North America value-added reseller Mindover Software has signed a merger agreement with another Sage VAR, San Antonio-based Network Services Inc.

Burr Pilger Mayer Inc. has reached an agreement in principle to acquire the San Jose accounting and tax operations of CBIZ Inc.

Meyers Norris Penney, one of Canada's largest accounting and business advisory firms, will merge in Toronto-area firm Retford Lane Bates, effective June 1.

Three-quarters of senior finance executives globally expect economic expansion over the next 12 months, according to a new survey.

Thomson Reuters has acquired Mastersaf, a provider of tax and accounting solutions for companies operating in Brazil.

Wells Fargo is reportedly seeking a buyer for its H.D. Vest brokerage and financial advisory unit.

Friedman LLP said Tuesday that the former partners of Tracey Heun Brennan & Company of Linwood and Toms River, N.J. have joined its practice, effective May 1, adding four practice leaders and two new office locations to the firm.

Equation Technologies has acquired the Sage practice of Balgord Software Solutions, a provider of business application software for small to midsized companies and nonprofit organizations with a focus on Sage ERP Accpac, Sage CRM, and Sage Fundraising solutions.

Deloitte said Monday it has purchased substantially all of the assets of Oco Inc., a developer of Software as a Service business analytics systems.

Regional CPA and business advisory firm ParenteBeard said it would combine practices with Pittsburgh-based McCrory & McDowell effective June 1. Terms were not disclosed.

Payroll and benefits outsourcing provider Paychex has acquired online 401(k) administrator ePlan Services.

WTP Advisors has acquired the transfer pricing and international structuring business of Michael J. Flaherty LLC.

LarsonAllen plans to combine with Florida CPA firm NCT Group in July, expanding the Minneapolis-based firm’s presence in the Sunshine State.

Grant Thornton LLP is planning a major marketing campaign later in the year to reposition the Chicago-based firm around the world.

Tax and business advisory firm WTP Advisors has entered into nine new affiliations with tax and accounting consultancy firms on four continents.

CPA-focused consulting firm and hosting service Xcentric said Monday it has completed the purchase of technology consultancy InfoTech Partners North America, bringing on board prominent consultant Roman Kepczyk.

Canadian chartered accountancy and business advisory firm Meyers Norris Penny said it will merge in Montreal-based valuation and litigation support services firm, Wise, Blackman, effective June 1.

Accounting firm Skoda Minotti has acquired information technology firm Computer Troubleshooters Independence.

Ernst & Young has acquired business performance management consultancy ISA Consulting for an undisclosed sum.