PCAOB names new chief auditor and director of professional standards

Megan Zietsman will assume her role with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board in early 2019.


New NASBA chair Janice Gray shares vision for profession in inaugural address

Gray was announced as the 2018-19 chair of the board of directors at the association’s annual meeting.


Firms on the move: Mercadien Group managing director receives ACFE award

NASBA names new chair; The Bonadio Group celebrates 40 years; and more news from CPA offices across the country.


People on the move: GT names first national managing principal of industry

OCA chief counsel retiring after more than 20 years with the SEC; Crowe adds 24 new partners and principals; and more personnel news.


Firms giving back: Dixon Hughes Goodman sponsors assistance dog

AAFCPAs’ ‘Giving Tuesday’ also raised $31K for local charities, and Marks Paneth’s Parsippany office donated gifts to the Salvation Army.


Chargify acquires rev rec reporting tool ProRata

The SaaS-focused reporting and analytics platform automates ASC 606 and IFRS 15 compliant recognition.


Dean Dorton adds Massey Consulting

The Regional Leader is expanding beyond Kentucky by merging in a technology consulting firm in Raleigh, North Carolina.


KPMG sees global revenue hit $29B

Revenues at the international accounting firm network increased 7.1 percent to reach a record amount for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2018.


Vector Capital acquires Host Analytics

Host Analytics, a provider of enterprise performance management systems, is being acquired by the private equity firm Vector Capital for an undisclosed sum.


AICPA proposes new forensic accounting standards

The proposal includes prohibitions on providing legal opinions and performing certain services for a contingent fee.