Private equity

The institute has proposed a set of revisions to its Code of Professional Conduct regarding the structures set up by firms with private equity investment.

Two-thirds of firms say they don't need outside capital, and of the third that do, the most common reason they're looking might surprise you.

Accountants at firms that have taken private equity backing are divided on the results, a new study shows.

Top 50 Firm Ascend announced the acquisition of Sweeney Conrad in Kirkland, Washington, expanding its presence in the region.

Sorren, based in Meridian, Idaho, has added Casey Neilon, an accounting consultancy in Nevada, to its national network.

The accounting profession is seriously divided over the value of private equity, and its potential impact on the profession.

Partners at firms that have chosen to remain independent are now asking whether a firm's internal buyout multiple should be adjusted.

The deal will expand the Top 10 Firm's footprint to South Florida and its existing presence on the East Coast.

Accounting's most influential name the profession's biggest issues.

Platform Accounting Group expanded in Oregon; Springline Advisory acquired Actuarial Resources; Sorren added RTO; Patrick Accounting and Tax Services is buying Knight Home Care Financial.

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board officials are sounding a cautious note about the spread of artificial intelligence and private equity at audit firms.

The Chicago-based firm has acquired New York- based accounting firm Farkouh, Furman & Faccio.

Speakers at Accounting Today's 2025 PE Summit urged firms to explore the ways private equity is transforming accounting — and their practices.

It's more than possible for firms to forego private equity investment — but it requires serious planning and discipline.

Mauldin & Jenkins merged in LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors; Ascend's TSS Advisors added John G. Burk & Associates; Ascend's Walter Shuffain Advisors integrated Richardson & Co.; Cross Financial joined Crete Professionals Alliance.

The Top 50 Firm acquired two more firms in Tennessee and Michigan.

Springline Advisory acquired Infinity Globus and Smart Accountants, both based in Ahmedabad, India, expanding the firm's international reach.

Grant Thornton International is considering a possible minority stake sale of its Indian unit or a merger with its operations in the U.S. or Europe.

Crete Professionals Alliance added Acuity; and Mercer Advisors acquired Beach Freeman Lim & Cleland.

Citrin Cooperman merged in KBFM; Brown Edwards acquired DesRoches; and Pinion added Gifford & Cox.