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"Last year, the No. 1 fastest-growing IPA 100 firm... was Atlanta-based Aprio at an eye-popping 85.7%. In 2019, it was Tulsa, Okla.-based HoganTaylor at 31.0%." Private equity has pushed accounting firms to grow faster and complete more mergers. More cash in and pressure to grow means buying up competitors. Is this good for accounting or does it create unneeded pressure on firms? #accountingandaccountants #cpa #privateequity

"Last year, the No. 1 fastest-growing IPA 100 firm... was Atlanta-based Aprio at an eye-popping 85.7%. In 2019, it was Tulsa, Okla.-based HoganTaylor at 31.0%." Private equity has pushed accounting firms to grow faster and complete more mergers. More cash in and pressure to grow means buying up competitors. Is this good for accounting or does it create unneeded pressure on firms? #accountingandaccountants #cpa #privateequity

AICPA releases valuation guide for business combinations The American Institute of CPAs has published a new guide with information on best practices for the accounting and valuation of business combinations such as mergers and acquisitions. #AICPA #valuationguide #businesscombinations #cpafirm #cpapartnersllc

Our partner- Amit Agarwal, has recently authored the second edition of "Mergers and Acquisitions - Demystified," Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. It is a comprehensive guide that explores deep into the intricate workings of M&A transactions. From the foundational principles to advanced strategies, he provided invaluable insights into the entire spectrum of M&A activity and shares the contours of the implementation process. Key Highlights of the book: ➡Covering conceptual framework of Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring. ➡Provides broad insights on corporate & income tax laws, regulatory and stamp duty implications. ➡Covering detailed analysis of various tax implications on important issues like, capital gains, tax incentives, allowance of depreciation, along with accounting treatment for better understanding. ➡Covering key reflections on cross border mergers and acquisition deals. ➡Exhibit content in a structured manner accompanied by checklists, step-charts and sample schemes. ➡Covering the key changes in Reconstitution of Partnership Firm, ESOPs, tax issues in IBC and taxation of earnouts. ➡Includes landmark judgements on contentious issues for better understanding of merger and acquisition laws. You can purchase the book through this link: https://lnkd.in/g9w-_UCV Anchal Duggal| Damini Dhull

💜 Grant Thornton (US) is exploring a bold plan to unify its US, UK, and Irish operations through a potential three-way merger. This follows the US arm's landmark $1.4 billion deal with New Mountain Capital to boost growth in #consulting and #tax services. The merger aims to create significant synergies, despite regulatory and valuation challenges. If successful, it could transform Grant Thornton into a transatlantic powerhouse, offering enhanced services and leveraging private equity investment for innovation and expansion. Read our breaking analysis here: https://lnkd.in/evjkWFx8 #GrantThornton #Merger #PrivateEquity #CorporateFinance #ProfessionalServices #Innovation

🎶 It’s beginning to smell a lot like... Deal-mas! 😍🎁 This holiday season, make your accounting firm the star of the show. Our extensive expertise can help you maximize your value and capitalize on opportunities while selling, merging, or growing. 📩 Let's make this Deal-mas one to remember! https://hubs.li/Q02_Ln4l0 #MergersAndAcquisitions #AccountingFirms #Accounting #SmallInvestors

This is interesting on two points; 1) selling stakes in Big firms to PE and 2) UK firm rejecting a merger with thier US Firm I would have thought a global PE funded firm, should have a real ‘ Big picture’ long term advantage.. but partners tend to focus on thier local issues

The AICPA published a new guide with information on best practices for the accounting and valuation of business combinations such as mergers and acquisitions.

The accounting profession has seen a significant rise in M&A activity in recent years. Large firms merge, big firms acquire smaller firms, and firms of all sizes attract private equity investments. Learn more in this IRIS Software whitepaper: https://boomer.link/89t #cpa #accounting

The accounting profession has seen a significant rise in M&A activity in recent years. Large firms merge, big firms acquire smaller firms, and firms of all sizes attract private equity investments. Learn more in this IRIS Software whitepaper: https://boomer.link/89t #cpa #accounting