All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

Abacus Worldwide appoints new co-chairs for tax and legal groups

The company runs four SIGs covering audit, tax, M&A and legal matters.

Grant Thornton survey shows 52% of CFOs optimistic about US economy

Grant Thornton’s Q4 2025 CFO survey included responses from 230 finance leaders.

Canopy adds AI-powered tax preparation to software platform

The integration, currently in the pilot phase, is expected to be rolled out more widely after the 2026 tax season.

Doeren Mayhew buys Gerald Stinnett CPA to expand Atlanta presence

Gerald Stinnett and his team have transferred their operations to Doeren Mayhew’s Metro Atlanta office.

Smith + Howard purchases South Carolina accountancy practice BPS

The transaction expands Smith + Howard’s presence in the south-eastern US.

Cherry Bekaert snaps up Washington-based accounting practice Tarsus

Tarsus delivers outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services, as well as real-time financial and KPI reporting.

MGI Worldwide expands West African footprint with Ivory Coast’s CE2C

The practice has 13 in-house professionals and works with four external consultants.

BDO Canada, Intuit team up to serve small and mid-sized businesses

The service will enable businesses to make data-driven business decisions and benefit from financial insights.

IESBA launches Viewpoints on ethical culture and governance

The initiative begins simultaneously with an outreach visit to Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong SAR.

Teneo to acquire PwC New Zealand’s business restructuring services unit

The group will sit within Teneo’s Financial Advisory business and will report to its CEO, Daniel Butters.