The board’s proposed ASU offers specific guidance on certain recognition and timing issues.

The International Accounting Standards Board is looking into the standards for consolidated financial statements, or group accounting.

The top firms are getting larger, stronger and better by gobbling up small and midsized firms, making it tougher to compete for talent and clients.

The Top 100 Firm is expanding by acquiring Hochschild, Bloom & Co.

The Atlanta-based Top 100 Firm has combined with New York City-based Tarlow & Co. CPAs.

The Top 100 Firm has merged in Albuquerque’s Atkinson & Co.

Three Top 100 Firms announced deals on Dec. 1, while the Income Tax School was acquired.

The International Accounting Standards Board began a consultation process in preparation for possible changes in the accounting standards for mergers and acquisitions.

Intuit Inc., the software company behind TurboTax and QuickBooks, won antitrust approval for its $7.1 billion takeover of personal finance website Credit Karma Inc.

Baker Tilly is acquiring Brown Adams Agbayani; ABIP CPAs & Advisors is combining with Parr & Associates; and Benning Group is merging in Boeke & Associates.