Two huge firms are coming together in a $2.3 billion cash-and-stock deal, making the combined firm what is projected to become the seventh largest accounting firm in the U.S. with approximately $2.8 billion in annual revenue.

Wolters Kluwer has acquired a host of cloud-based financial workflow and data exchange solutions from Belgian fintech Isabel Group.

The RSM network made five strategic acquisitions in Europe, including specialist audit and consulting firms in Austria, Denmark and France, plus a prestigious law firm in Spain.

Andersen adds Reilly, Fisher & Solomon; and Platform Advisors acquires Silver+Co.

Plus, Biller Genie launches QuickBooks Desktop integration, PayPal integration; and other accounting technology news.

The lease accounting solutions provider is the company's third acquisition this year.

The acquisition will expand the Top 100 Firm's portfolio of specialized accounting software and ERP solutions, particularly in manufacturing and distribution.

The Top 50 Firm is expanding in Western Michigan.

The Top 25 Firm in New York has added an assurance, tax and advisory firm in Worcester, Massachusetts, the latest in a series of acquisitions since it received private equity funding.

BDO USA recently appointed a new COO to oversee efforts to improve its audit practice and technology, as well as implement its ESOP.