Private equity (PE) has moved rapidly into professional services, yet its impact on accounting, where licensing regimes, reputational capital, and partnership governance traditionally limit external ...

Partners at firms that have chosen to remain independent are now asking whether a firm's internal buyout multiple should be ...

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. Private-equity investors are circling accounting firms as ...

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Public Company Accounting Oversight Board officials are sounding a cautious note about the spread of artificial intelligence ...

While the influx of private equity into the accounting profession has brought much-needed capital and a welcome alternative to firms, it's definitely not for everyone, say experts. In fact, the ...

Private equity and venture capital's substantial dry powder reserves are a little lighter after an extended downturn in ...

Private-equity firms Hellman & Friedman and Valeas Capital Partners have bought a stake in the Chicago-based accounting and consulting firm Baker Tilly. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but a ...

With approximately £250 billion actively invested in UK companies, Private Equity plays a critical role in supporting businesses. Yet, managing the financial complexity of diverse portfolios can be a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ge Bai is professor of accounting & health policy at Johns Hopkins. Private equity firms make money by practicing “buy low, sell ...

This will be the first in a series of acquisitions towards establishing a professional services firm, not at a PwC or EY scale, but significant.

Artificial intelligence has become a clear differentiator for midsized companies seeking to gain an edge over their ...