Accountancy Age's Top 10 Stories of 2024

UK accountancy sees double deal action with Cinven...

Two major private equity deals have been announced in the UK accountancy sector, with Cinven and IK Partners making significant investments in Grant T...

PE wins the heart of Grant Thornton UK

Grant Thornton UK has agreed to sell a majority stake to private equity firm Cinven in a landmark deal for the UK accounting sector, marking the most ...

Gravita joins forces with Oxford-based Critchleys ...

Leading accountancy specialist in charities, education, and SMEs becomes Gravita’s fifth partner in under three years Read More...

Q&A: Xeinadin's CEO Derry Crowley on the firm's 27...

On September 30, Xeinadin announced it’s 27th acquisition within two years. The professional service firm acquired three Haines Watts offices in...

MHA announce record 2024 revenues up by nearly 30%

MHA, the UK and Ireland member of Baker Tilly International, has released a comprehensive overview of their financial performance for the first time. ...

Grant Thornton's transatlantic ambitions could res...

Grant Thornton is  reportedly exploring a plan to unify its US and UK/Irish operations through a potential three-way merger. Earlier this year, Grant ...

Q&A: Dains’ CEO Richard McNeilly on Olympian-inspi...

Dains is making significant strides as it approaches its 100th anniversary. Recently, the firm has embarked on a series of strategic acquisitions and ...

Why negotiation on working capital is key for M&A ...

Working Capital is generally one of the key considerations in an M&A transaction. It is often a subjective and complex area, with implications on ...

Xerocon 2024: Where technology meets tradition

The accounting industry is experiencing significant changes due to several key factors. New technologies are altering how accounting is done and enabl...

First-timer insights: What I've learnt from over 3...

As a tech founder and CFO, I’ve led over 30 M&A transactions totalling over £100 million, as well as being the CFO in one of the tech sector’s lar...

Private equity + accounting: An equation waiting t...

Private equity firms have recognised the potential of accounting firms as lucrative investment opportunities due to their stable revenue streams, rece...

Q&A: Forvis Mazars’ UK CEO on being the new disrup...

It is not every day that a new player storms onto the global professional services scene with the gusto of a rock star. But that is precisely what hap...

Forvis Mazars launches $5 billion global network

Two leading professional services firms, Mazars, an international partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories, and FORVIS, a top ranke...

What's going on at Grant Thornton?

Grant Thornton has announced the layoff of 350 employees, equating to approximately 3.5% of its U.S. workforce. This latest round of job cuts comes on...

MHA announces merger with Roberts Nathan in Irelan...

New firm will be known as Baker Tilly Ireland Read More...

Xeinadin continues expansion into Northern Ireland...

Xeinadin, one of the leading professional services groups in the UK and Ireland, has announced that Irish firm K Magill and Co has joined the group. A...

Sumer expands Scottish and Northern English footpr...

The strategic move for EQ signals expansion into Scotland and the North of England Read More...

PwC reports UK M&A activity falls by almost a fift...

Analysis shows that while the majority of UK deals in 2023 were led by corporates, the number of deals involving private equity reached its highest le...

Dains Group bolsters market presence with acquisit...

Dains Group has announced the successful acquisition of two strategic businesses, McInerney Saunders Chartered Accountants and Magma Chartered Account...

MHA and MHA Moore and Smalley announce strategic m...

Founded in 1892, MHA Moore and Smalley will merge with it's parent network in April 2024 Read More...

BKL merges with CFPro in a move to bolster market ...

BKL, a leading London-based accountancy firm, announced a strategic merger with commercial finance specialists CFPro on December 4. The move is set to...

Navigating the minefield of M&A risks in the accou...

Discover how meticulous due diligence can make or break your M&A success, navigating the complexities of financial, operational, and legal landscape R...

Transformation Framework: Navigating M&A for accou...

For senior professionals within the accounting sector, this framework serves as a compass to navigating the early stages of M&A process Read More...

Accountancy Blueprint: Navigating mid-market merge...

For senior professionals within the accounting sector, this blueprint serves as an invaluable compass to navigate confidently and purposefully Read Mo...

Cooper Parry expects competitive boost from acquis...

The expansion boosts Cooper Parry’s workforce to 1,150 employees and increases its turnover to £125 million Read More...

Widening ‘expectation gaps’ creating new M&A hurdl...

Transactions become more difficult to execute as a result, experts say Read More...