Advisory

The accounting, tax, advisory and business consulting firm WeiserMazars LLP has changed its name to “Mazars USA LLP” as of January 1, 2017. In 2010, WeiserMazars became an independent member firm of the Mazars Group with the intent to expand its U.S. ...

The combined firm will have over 1,800 associates (including over 200 associates based in the firm’s Chicago offices) and 43 office locations in the United States and India.

Doug Meyer, co-founder of Brixey & Meyer, said the firm’s plan is to continue its strong organic growth, combined with growing through strategic acquisitions. “The No.  1 attribute we look for is whether or not the firm meshes well with our existing culture.” In October 2015,  Brixey and Meyer acquired Lee Knose & Company, another Cincinnati area firm.  “Our goal with […]

A roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.

A roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.

In some sectors, respondents expect to spend considerably more time and effort on lease accounting implementation. These sectors include: automotive (77.1 percent); health plans (65.9 percent); health care providers (62.8 percent); industrial products ...

Too many firms are stuck in the paper age; continuing to do things the way they always have. Beyond the aversion to change is the deep-rooted belief that if they don’t send out a tangible stack of paper, the client will question the value they ...

As automation and do-it-yourself tax preparation services continue to grow, accountants must find ways to use the latest technology to their advantage and differentiate themselves from the competition. Not only does cloud technology provide the ...