CALIFORNIA
Rothstein Kass merges in HC Associates
Details: Top 100 Firm Rothstein Kass has added HC Associates LLC to its Business Advisory Services Group. HC chief executive officer Edward Tedeschi and president and chief operating officer Carl Versella have joined Rothstein Kass as principals, and will continue to provide customized consulting services to clients including hedge funds, funds of funds, institutional investors, family offices, asset managers, banks and broker-dealers. Terms were not disclosed.
COLORADO
Sikich merges in Streamline Systems
Details: Top 100 Firm Sikich has merged with Denver-based Microsoft Dynamics AX reseller Streamline Systems, rounding out its own Dynamics sales and consulting practice. Both firms have Microsoft ERP Gold Competency. The merger will see the integration of Streamline Systems' customer base and employees, who will now work under the Sikich name.
NEW YORK
Deloitte to acquire CRG Partners
Details: Deloitte has agreed to acquire New York-based CRG Partners, expanding the firm's financial restructuring, turnaround management and bankruptcy reorganization capabilities. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Deloitte said that the acquisition would advance the firm's position in the restructuring marketplace. CRG will become part of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services.
OHIO
Skoda Minotti acquires IT security firm
Details: Accounting firm Skoda Minotti has acquired Core Information Management, a Cleveland-based IT auditing and IT security management firm, and is launching a new industry practice, the Skoda Minotti Financial Institutions Services Group, built around the acquisition. CIM president Joseph Compton is joining the firm as principal-in-charge of the new group. Skoda Minotti Financial Institution Services will provide a wide range of IT services for community banks and credit unions.
