Parsippany, N.J.-based IPA 100 firm SAX LLP, has announced its acquisition of Owen J. Flanagan & Co. (OJF), effective January 22.
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As public accounting firms move into 2026, the pace of change shows no signs of slowing. Talent pressures, evolving client expectations, advancing technology, and sustained consolidation are reshaping how firms operate, compete, and grow.
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The public accounting profession has entered a transformative era – one defined by unprecedented consolidation, shifting business models, and an influx of private equity (PE) capital. What began as a slow trickle of deals a decade ago has accelerated into a structural realignment across the U.S. accounting marketplace.
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Private equity investment has increased among accounting firms looking to accelerate growth, monetize partner equity, or prepare for succession. While it may unlock transformative opportunities, private equity involvement also introduces risks that must weighed carefully.
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The public accounting profession is amid one of the most transformative periods in its history. The traditional firm model is rapidly disappearing, replaced by mega-firms backed by private equity and mid-sized practices.
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Joe Tarasco, CEO of Accountants Advisory Group, recently played an advisory role with both parties in the transaction with DeFalco & Co., CPA and Aprio.
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Smaller CPA firms are facing growing challenges including complex client needs, new regulations, staffing shortages for growth, lack of contemporary and formal advisory services, and rising technological costs.
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For accounting firms with one to five partners and no formal succession plan in place, time is not on your side. If you're in this position, selling sooner rather than later can protect your legacy, your clients, and your financial future.
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There are many essential factors in planning an Annual Partner Meeting, including selecting the appropriate discussion topics, and developing a relevant and strategic agenda. The following are discussion topics to consider in your agenda planning process.
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