Accounting firm networks

BDO International has appointed Albert Lopez as CEO of the Americas region, succeeding Keith Farlinger, who was previously named as CEO of the BDO firm network.

KPMG International has chosen Bill Thomas as chairman of the global network for a four-year term, succeeding John Veihmeyer, who is retiring after completing his term.

Different levels of technology skill will soon become a major differentiator among firms.

Running a pure forensics practice is very different from running a regular accounting firm – forensic CPA Tiffany Couch explains how.

Deloitte saw its global annual revenue reach $38.8 billion in the fiscal year ended May 31, 2017, a $2 billion increase over the prior year.

Ernst & Young experienced strong global revenue growth in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, increasing 7.8 percent on a local currency basis since the previous fiscal year, reaching a total of $31.4 billion for its member firms around the world.

Moses Kgosana, who was due to take the role of Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Ltd. chairman at the end of August, withdrew from the position after allegations emerged related to his tenure as chief executive officer and senior partner at KPMG South Africa.

The French company that claims to hold the trademarks of the former Big Five accounting firm Arthur Andersen & Co. sent Accounting Today a copy Friday of the lawsuit it filed against Andersen Tax over the rights to the Andersen brand, alleging the use of forged documents and an attempt to obtain court rulings using forgeries.

On the one hand, breaches and data theft are a risk – but on the other, they’re an opportunity for accountants. LBMC’s Mark Burnette talks about the AICPA’s new cybersecurity service offering, and the field as a whole.

A Grant Thornton firm in the West Indies has merged in a former BDO firm to expand its presence in the Caribbean.