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Maryland Accounting Firm SKMB Joins Marcum

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The Maryland-based accounting firm Simon, Krowitz, Meadows & Bortnick, P.A. The combination brings SKMB’s talented team to Marcum, including two senior advisors and their associates with extensive experience in accounting, assurance, tax services, and business valuations.

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What Private Equity Means for Accounting Firms: Thought Leaders Explore Pros and Cons

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The first major deal by a private equity firm to acquire controlling interest in a top 20 accounting firm happened as recently as 2021, when TowerBrook Capital acquired EisnerAmper’s tax and consulting practice for an undisclosed amount. And a third group that is proactively expanding and diversifying services.

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Massachusetts CPA Firm Venning Set to Become Largest Minority Owned Firm in U.S.

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This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the firm’s growth and evolution, positioning it for even greater success in the future. The firm merged with Agawam, Massachusetts-based accounting firm, Corbin & Tapases on September 27. For more information about Venning and its services, visit www.venning.cpa

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Beyond Tax Season: How Accounting Firms Can Grow Sustainably

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Tax season is already in full swing and accounting firms across the country are working non-stop to meet the April filing deadline. However, many firms will struggle to keep their existing team busy when May rolls around and the last return has been filed. By Matt Bowen.

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Eide Bailly Picks Up San Diego CPA Firm RBTK

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San Diego-based full-service CPA firm RBTK has joined top 20 accounting firm Eide Bailly, according to a Dec. The merger will expand Fargo, ND-based Eide Bailly’s footprint in California and enhance the firm’s service offerings in the construction industry. 5 news release. 8, 2024.

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The Present & Future of CAS for Accounting Firms

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Defining CAS Sona Akmakjian, CPA, Avalara ’s global head of strategic accounting partnerships, opened the Accounting Meta Influencers session and welcomed the moderator, Geni Whitehouse, a CPA, consultant and current president of the Information Technology Alliance (ITA). firm with 900 staff and $200M in revenue. “CAS

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Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Issues 2023 State of Pennsylvania Public Accounting Firms Study

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The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants , the largest CPA association in Pennsylvania with over 20,000 members, has issued its latest Insights report. The report’s deep dive provides the latest data on compensation across titles, technology adoption, billing model breakdowns, M&A and more.