The New York-based firms are coming together to form a $600 million megafirm, fueled by private equity investment.

Plus Valid8 releases automated info-verification software, and other news and updates from the world of accounting technology.

PKF O'Connor Davies merged in Archambault & Associates; and Hood & Strong added Cohen Anderson CPAs.

The deal will combine tax and accounting software aimed at tracking cryptocurrency and other digital assets.

Plus, cybercriminals go corporate, and other news and updates from the accounting technology world.

Engineered Tax Services has acquired grant education and training firm J.E. Salazar & Associates as well as R&D credit advisory firm Tax Credit Advisors.

BPM LLP merges in O&S CPAs and Business Advisors; and JLK Rosenberger adds Mark F. Wille's CPA practice.

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.

The Top 25 has acquired growth consulting firm Treacy & Co.

The Top 25 Firm has expanded its footprint to South Carolina by merging in the Lanning Group, a firm based in the Charleston suburbs.

Whitman Transition Advisors CEO Phil Whitman presented an update on the hot topic of private equity landscape at the Accountants Club of America.