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.

The document automation software integrates with Xero and plans to add QBO soon.

The French firm that has taken the Arthur Andersen & Co. name is suing Andersen Tax LLC, accusing it of forgery and other crimes, as the battle over the Andersen name heats up.

Wisconsin accounting firm Hawkins Ash CPAs has acquired the Green Bay tax and accounting practice of Brian R. Mudd and Michael D. Willis, effective July 1, 2017.