Ahead of next month’s Group of 20 summit in Germany, the International Federation of Accountants is urging world leaders to take steps to rebuild public trust by improving governance practices through all sectors of the economy.

A unit of Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. is the focus of criminal and civil probes by the Justice Department related to how it billed the government for contracting work, the company disclosed in a filing.

AAM awards several practices for marketing excellence; McDermott & Miller changes name; and more news from CPA offices across the country.

Georgia, Maine and New York societies appoint new leaders; Brown Edwards admits two to partnership; and other recent hires, promotions and personnel news from firms across the country.

The driver behind M&A is no longer always growth, according to Charles Hylan of the Growth Partnership.

The accelerator will award up to five companies $20,000 and a showcase spot at next year’s conference.

As the Big Four invest heavily in the technology, accountants are advised to take note and understand how blockchain will change the profession.

Sustainability information is increasingly a part of corporate reporting, but many companies are still relying on boilerplate language in their disclosures, according to a recent report.

With so many firms undergoing mergers and acquisitions as part of their overall growth strategy, knowing how to handle these brand transitions smoothly is a critical component of a firm’s long-term viability.

The push to change congressional budget rules and enact tax cuts for longer than 10 years even if they add to the deficit received more support Thursday as the top Senate tax writer endorsed it.