Private equity is a solution to many firm problems — but not for all firms. Allan Koltin dives into who might be a good fit for PE, and more.

Forvis Mazars acquires MSL; Blue & Co. merges in Mellen, Smith, and Pivoz; LGA adds Comolli; RBSK Partners acquires Hash CPA Group.

The megadeal creates a combined firm with approximately $2.8 billion in annual revenue.

The proposed ASU would set more consistent requirements for determining the acquirer when a transaction is achieved by exchanging equity interests.

The Top 50 Firm is expanding into Delaware with its latest M&A deal.

The Pennsylvania-based Regional Leader is expanding to Delaware.

Thomson Reuters has made a major investment in Propense, an AI-powered cross-selling solution, which will enable the company to expand its reach among CPA firms.

Dignari is a woman-owned firm specializes in digital ID and access management solutions for U.S. government clients.

The Top 25 Firm is expanding in Connecticut by adding the Woodbridge-based accounting, consulting and tax firm.

The payroll and HR services giant has acquired global enterprise-focused workforce management solution provider WorkForce Software, based in Michigan.