The Chicago-based firm plans to add the federal government practice of CliftonLarsonAllen, effective Dec. 31.

Iris supplies software for the accounting, payroll, human resources and education sectors.

Rosen, Sapperstein and Friedlander, a Regional Leader based in Towson, Maryland, is buying MBA, a firm based in Cockeysville.

Like other firms, KPMG has been battling a fall in demand for its services caused by the tougher economic climate.

They aren't the only ones making combinations: At least nine other firms announced deals recently.

Eide Bailly is merging in High Plains Technology; and McMillan Consulting acquired Paul Rafanello's CPA practice.

The acquisition of Wilson Lewis takes private-equity-backed platform Ascend over $100 million in revenue.

Accountability Services merged with Boulder Valley CPAs; and Abip CPAs added Matthews & Johnson CPAs and Brehm, Havel & Co.

Accounting firms are increasingly looking to M&A as avenues for expansion and improved service offerings.

The Top 50 Firm is expanding in New York, the Washington, D.C., area and New Jersey.

Nepsis, a Minneapolis-based financial advisory and investment management firm, has acquired Sevenich, Butler, Gerlach, & Brazil, a tax, accounting and consulting firm in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

The two-member combination will be called Forvis Mazars when it's finalized next June.

Intuit announced a raft of new capacities and features, mostly focused on automation, workflow efficiency and integration.

The deal is expected to close early next year and is the latest in a string of M&A transactions since EisnerAmper received private equity funding.

The Top 50 Firm is expanding its presence in the Bay Area, effective Dec. 1.

The Top 50 Firm is expanding its reach into Western New York.

Sikich acquires Thornhill Financial; and HBK CPAs & Consultants merges in Zapken & Loeb

The Top 20 Firm has added a CPA and tax planning firm based in Phoenix.

The Pennsylvania-based firm is expanding in Pittsburgh.

The Top 30 Firm is expanding its presence in the New York area, the latest in a series of deals after receiving private equity funding.