The Big Four firm separately released reports on audit committee priorities, human capital and M&A trends.

UHY combined with Ross, Langan & McKendree; Sax added Schall & Ashenfarb; and Clayton & McKervey merged in Howe & Holscher.

Plus, Wolters Kluwer announces BowTieXP Enterprise Version 11 Service Pack 3; SAP releases "Automation Starter Pack"; and other accounting tech updates.

Noble Consulting Services added 13 staff from the insurance regulatory practice of Eide Bailly.

The Seattle-based strategic consulting firm advises clients in the technology sector.

Citrin Cooperman merges in Chapman Bird & Tessler; Mauldin & Jenkins acquires MDG Professional Group; and VonLehman buys Sherck, Hussey, Johnson & McNaughton.

CliftonLarsonAllen acquires Gilmore Jasion Mahler; Withum merges in O'Connor & Drew; Marcum adds Melanson; and GBQ acquires VZN Group.

Allan Koltin envisions three scenarios for accounting firms going forward.

Withum added Martinez & Associates; Fandl and Gagnon combined; and Whitley Penn and Elliott Davis called off their merger.

Plus Vic.ai raises money; Kyriba launches new receivables finance solution; and other updates from the accounting technology world.