Phil Whitman of Whitman Business Advisors offers a primer on what the entry of PE money into the accounting profession means for firms. Welcome to On the Air with Accounting Today. I'm editor in chief ...

Private equity (PE) has moved rapidly into professional services, yet its impact on accounting, where licensing regimes, reputational capital, and partnership governance traditionally limit external ...

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. Private-equity investors are circling accounting firms as ...

While the influx of private equity into the accounting profession has brought much-needed capital and a welcome alternative to firms, it's definitely not for everyone, say experts. In fact, the ...

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Public Company Accounting Oversight Board officials are sounding a cautious note about the spread of artificial intelligence ...

Private-equity firms Hellman & Friedman and Valeas Capital Partners have bought a stake in the Chicago-based accounting and consulting firm Baker Tilly. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but a ...

Another large public accounting firm has struck a deal with a private-equity investor — one that ranks as the biggest yet in the continuing industry trend. Top 10 firm Grant Thornton LLP has announced ...

With approximately £250 billion actively invested in UK companies, Private Equity plays a critical role in supporting businesses. Yet, managing the financial complexity of diverse portfolios can be a ...

This will be the first in a series of acquisitions towards establishing a professional services firm, not at a PwC or EY ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ge Bai is professor of accounting & health policy at Johns Hopkins. Private equity firms make money by practicing “buy low, sell ...

Buyout barons are wearing pocket protectors and green visors with their tailored suits. Accounting firms Baker Tilly and Moss Adams said on April 21 that they have agreed to merge in a $7 billion deal ...