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The cloud hosting provider added a new CTO and VP of strategy, while EZLease launched a free option, Payoneer is offering Form 1042 support; and other news and updates from the accounting technology world.

RubinBrown merged in Himes Consulting Group; WA Asset Management acquired BT Wealth Management; and BigTime Software acquired Projector PSA.

The AP automation firm announced a new application program interface integration with Acumatica, allowing for further automation options.

BDO USA, a Top 10 Firm based in Chicago, reported revenue Tuesday of $2.4 billion for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2022, a 25% increase from fiscal year 2021.

KKR is seeking a valuation of more than $2.7 billion in a potential sale of the accounting software maker to Australia & New Zealand Banking Group, according to people familiar with the matter.

The government’s debt dynamics have strengthened thanks to recent improvements in the economy and increased revenue, according to credit assessor Fitch Ratings.

Sage enacts a new parental leave policy; AuditBoard partners with FastPath; and other news from the accounting technology arena.

Citrin Cooperman, a Top 25 Firm based in New York, completed the acquisition of Kingston Smith Barlevi, a Los Angeles-based firm that specialized in the media and entertainment industries.

Marcum LLP, a Top 20 Firm based in New York, added Piccerelli, Gilstein & Company LLP, a CPA firm based in Providence, Rhode Island, in its latest expansion move.