Accounting Today

JULY 9, 2025

Platform, based in Holladay, Utah, invests in and acquires smaller accounting firms, frequently rebranding them. In February, the private equity-funded firm added Keystone Advisor Group , formerly known as Heckman & Laudeman, in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, in January. in Modesto.

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CPA Practice

JULY 28, 2025

OBannon TIAG (The International Accounting Group) and TAG Alliances have added four independent accounting firms across three continents in the last two months, further strengthening the global footprint and multidisciplinary capabilities of the global alliance. Luxembourg); Anant Bhatt LLP (Kenya); and Vesco Giaretta S.p.a. “We

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Accounting Today

JUNE 6, 2025

ILLINOIS Rick Surett was named the new chief financial officer at Grant Thornton, Chicago, succeeding Muhammad Bhayat, who is retiring after more than 20 years at the firm. Louis and Decatur, Illinois, practice unit at Forvis Mazars. MISSOURI Tony Spratte was named the next managing partner of the St.

New Jersey

CPA Practice

JULY 28, 2025

Top 60 accounting firm Katz, Sapper & Miller announced Monday its formal entry into the Chicago market with the addition of MichaelSilver, a Deerfield, IL-based advisory, tax, and assurance firm serving clients for more than 80 years.

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Accounting Today

JULY 28, 2025

Another thing Ive noticed in the market is you dont see new accounting firms popping up. In my day, being an old-timer, I mean, it was very common for somebody to leave a big firm, start their own firm, and build it." Its just just a lack of, really, of talent.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 12, 2025

Rockford, Illinois: Tax preparer Gretchen Alvarez, 49, has pleaded guilty to preparing and filing false income tax returns. EDT 6 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email By any other name; poor Service; a saga continues; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 30, 2025

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CPA Practice

JULY 7, 2025

Jason Bramwell Mergers and Acquisitions July 7, 2025  Ascend Adds Accounting Firms in New York, North Carolina Ascend has expanded its presence on the East Coast by adding two more accounting firms to its platform—Tronconi Segarra & Associates in Williamsville, NY, and BGW in Charlotte, NC—effective July 1.

North Carolina

CPA Practice

JULY 14, 2025

Be bold and make positive steps to become the firm you are meant to be. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Δ Mary Girsch-Bock Contributing Writer Mary Girsch-Bock is a graduate of the University of Illinois-Chicago. Log In Need more information?

West Virginia

Accounting Today

JUNE 16, 2025

By Chris Gaetano 11h ago Practice management Firms seeing more profits and clients Accounting firms are reporting bigger profits and more clients, according to a new report. By Michael Cohn June 13 Like what you see?

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CPA Practice

JULY 25, 2025

OBannon Firm Management July 24, 2025  10 Essentials for Selecting a Practice Management System Choosing the right practice management solution for your accounting firm is not a tactical decision; it is a strategic one that will impact the businesss efficiency now and for years to come. Log In Need more information?

West Virginia

Accounting Today

JUNE 27, 2025

ILLINOIS Joseph Bigane Joseph Bigane III was named the recipient of the Illinois CPA Societys 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. MASSACHUSETTS CRR, Wakefield, partnered with Liberty Partners to launch a new platform, Bridgepoint Alliance, to help lower-to-middle-market accounting firms reduce the complexities and administrative burdens.

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Accounting Today

JULY 28, 2025

By Michael Cohn 5h ago Practice management Katz, Sapper & Miller adds MichaelSilver Katz, Sapper & Miller, a Top 50 Firm based in Indianapolis, has formally entered the Chicago market by adding MichaelSilver, an advisory, tax and assurance firm in Deerfield, Illinois.

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Accounting Today

JULY 25, 2025

CONNECTICUT FASB, GASB and FAF logos on the wall at headquarters in Norwalk, Connecticut Courtesy of GASB The Financial Accounting Foundation board of trustees announced it is seeking nominations for new members to join the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council for an initial one-year term beginning Jan.

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Withum

MARCH 18, 2025

A Licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of California, Anni received her bachelors degree in management and accounting from Renmin University of China (RUC). Chen completed her Master of Science in Accountancy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC).

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Accounting Today

JUNE 13, 2025

The investment will support NABAs flagship initiatives, which include Pathway to College and Accelerated/Accounting Career Awareness Program. ILLINOIS Elliot Findlay was named the new chief operating officer and a member of the executive committee at Grant Thornton, Chicago, succeeding Jim Peko, who is now the firms CEO.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 9, 2025

We know New York, but, Neil Fishman (17:57): But the big thing was Dan Hood (17:58): New Jersey, Illinois, California all have Neil Fishman (18:01): Similar places. You had a lot of Republicans from the high tax states, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, California.

Washington

Accounting Today

JULY 10, 2025

Dolton, Illinois: Tax preparer Byron Taylor, of Homewood, Illinois, has pleaded guilty to preparing and filing false individual income tax returns for clients and for himself. The IRS issued a portion of the refunds, and he spent more than $2.7 million on personal expenses. He was also ordered to pay $2,769,173 in restitution.

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Accounting Today

JULY 21, 2025

Most recently, Cynthia Bradley, 45, of Belleville, Illinois, was sentenced to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay $5,768,106.28 Chris Mary Tijerina, 40, of Crandall, Texas, was sentenced to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay $7,560,661.69 in restitution. in restitution.

Rhode Island

Accounting Today

JUNE 26, 2025

Illinois: Attorney Matthew E. Tomasello, Forest Park, and CPA Victor C. Smith, Woodstock, both indefinite from Jan. Hawaii: Enrolled Agent Michele K. Slone, Hilo, indefinite from March 18, 2025. Peek, Champaign, indefinite from March 18, 2025. Indiana: CPA Michael M. Harman, Modoc, indefinite from Nov. 20, 2024, and attorney Jason M.

Tax

CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Gail is the author of over 30 books (including Mint.com For Dummies , The Idiot’s Guide to Introductory Accounting , and Surviving Financial Downsizing: A Practical Guide to Living Well on Less Income ), and she maintains a small tax practice. Gail is a graduate of Indiana University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism.

Indiana

Going Concern

JANUARY 21, 2025

KPMG UK is under investigation : The accounting firm KPMG is under investigation by the sectors UK regulator over its audit of the 2022 accounts of the gambling company Entain. EYs UK arm is set to fall short of its aim most dramatically, having set the most ambitious goal. For funsies.

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Accounting Today

JULY 11, 2025

ILLINOIS Jason Van de Loo was appointed CEO at Choreo, Chicago. GEORGIA Shelly Carmichael Smith + Howard, Atlanta, launched two new tax practices: site selection + incentives, led by Shelly Carmichael, and state and local income tax consulting, led by Brandee Tilman. Read the full story.)

Oklahoma

Accounting Today

JULY 28, 2025

By Michael Cohn 5h ago Practice management Katz, Sapper & Miller adds MichaelSilver Katz, Sapper & Miller, a Top 50 Firm based in Indianapolis, has formally entered the Chicago market by adding MichaelSilver, an advisory, tax and assurance firm in Deerfield, Illinois.

Michigan

Accounting Today

JULY 28, 2025

By Michael Cohn 5h ago Practice management Katz, Sapper & Miller adds MichaelSilver Katz, Sapper & Miller, a Top 50 Firm based in Indianapolis, has formally entered the Chicago market by adding MichaelSilver, an advisory, tax and assurance firm in Deerfield, Illinois.

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Going Concern

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Doing so gives us access to a steady stream of high-caliber job candidates each year, while also enabling us to tap the experienced and robust accounting alumni networks that exist in these areas. The Federal Reserve of San Francisco has a branch in Salt Lake, why not an accounting firm that sounds like a typo too?

Rhode Island

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 29, 2024

There, he supported PCAOB-registered audit firms during PCAOB inspections and enforcement investigations, in addition to providing Quality Management and Quality Control advisory services. Xavier University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Fraud Examiner.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 22, 2024

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CPA Practice

JULY 29, 2025

Jason Bramwell Firm Management July 28, 2025  TIAG/TAG Alliances Adds Four Accounting Firms on Three Continents TIAG is the accounting division of TAG Alliances, one of the largest multidisciplinary alliances of professional services firms in the world.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 18, 2023

Founded in 1903, the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) is one of the largest state CPA societies in the nation, with the core mission of “enhancing the value of the CPA profession” through meaningful and convenient education, timely and relevant information, influential advocacy, and countless opportunities to make powerful professional connections.

Illinois

CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

These scholarships provide essential financial assistance to qualifying accounting students across the state of Illinois and reward them for their hard work and academic success. The application deadline for the following scholarships is April 1, 2023: Illinois CPA Society Accounting Scholarships for seniors or graduate students.

Illinois

CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Hundreds of certified public accountants across Illinois participated in the Illinois CPA Society’s 14th annual CPA Day of Service on Sept. We thank our members and their friends, families, and colleagues for coming together across Illinois to serve their communities.”

Illinois

CPA Practice

AUGUST 19, 2024

In addition to ongoing security and compliance needs, accounting firms face unique challenges when recruiting and retaining employees, offshoring, and increasing operational efficiencies. Gail is a graduate of Indiana University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism.

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CPA Practice

MAY 15, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS), in partnership with the ICPAS Women’s Committee, presented the recipients of the prestigious 2023 Women to Watch Awards at the ICPAS Women’s Leadership Forum last Friday, May 12, 2023, in Chicago, where they received their awards and participated in a panel discussion on advancing women in the accounting profession.

Illinois

Going Concern

AUGUST 16, 2022

In Illinois, they’re taking a unique step to mitigate at least one of those factors: bumping the requirement to sit for the exam down to 120 units. The post Illinois Will Soon Let You Sit for the CPA Exam With 120 Units, Should All States? Effective January 1, 2023, you only need 120 to sit. appeared first on Going Concern.

Illinois

CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Top 20 accounting firm EisnerAmper is expanding its presence in the Chicago area by merging in Elgin, IL-based CPA firm Tighe, Kress & Orr. Since receiving private equity backing in 2021, EisnerAmper has completed several M&A deals with smaller firms to expand its footprint throughout the U.S.

Illinois

CPA Practice

APRIL 10, 2023

The CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois , the charitable partner of the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS), is proud to announce its board of directors for the April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, fiscal year. Fuller, CPA, as ex-officio directors.

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