Firm Management
KSM Adds Shanholt Glassman Klein Kramer in New York
KSM has expanded its presence in New York after acquiring SGKK, a New York City-based CPA firm with a focus on the real estate industry.
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Jason Bramwell is senior staff writer for CPA Practice Advisor. He has nearly 25 years of professional writing experience, the last nine covering the accounting profession. He most recently was a staff writer and editor at Going Concern, and he previously spent five years as a staff writer and editor at AccountingWEB. He can be reached by email at jbramwell@cpapracticeadvisor.com.
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Firm Management
LGA Merges in Abbott & Co.
The top 200 firm has combined with fellow Massachusetts accounting firm Abbott & Co., led by Mellinda Abbott.
Firm Management
KPMG to Cut Audit Staff By About 4%
The Big Four firm has let 330 people, or nearly 4% of its roughly 9,000-person audit workforce, know they will be losing their jobs.
Firm Management
CBIZ Completes Marcum Acquisition
The 2.3-billion-dollar megadeal between the two top 15 accounting firms, which was announced in July, became official on Nov. 1.
Accounting
FASB Adds Standard on Income Statement Expenses
The FASB listened to investor requests by requiring public companies to disclose more information about certain expenses.
Firm Management
Blue & Co. Merges in Mellen, Smith, and Pivoz
The combination, effective Nov. 1, enables the Carmel, IN-based top 60 accounting firm to expand into the Detroit market.
Advisory
Sikich Expands AI Consulting Offerings
The top 30 firm launched the Sikich AI Solutions Studio and appointed longtime firm veteran Ray Beste as principal AI strategist.
Taxes
IRS Releases 401(k), IRA Contribution Limits For 2025
The 401(k) contribution limit will increase to $23,500 next year, the IRS says, but the IRA contribution limit will stay at $7,000.
Advisory
Crowe Launches Human Capital Consulting Practice
The new human capital consulting practice at Crowe will be led by Joy Duce, who previously was chief people officer at Baker Tilly.
Sales Tax
Demand for Automation in Sales Tax Compliance is Rising, Avalara Says
New Avalara survey found that 97% of respondents say they have automated or plan to automate their sales tax compliance process.
Accounting
Centime and Fyle Team Up on Expense Management for SMBs
Now with Fyle's expense management capabilities, Centime offers a single platform that handles every aspect of financial operations.
Firm Management
What Are Audit Partners' Biggest Concerns Heading Into 2025?
The Center for Audit Quality's latest Audit Partner Survey gauged partners' views on the current business environment in the U.S.