All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

Moore Kingston Smith appoints Mark Treacher as VAT partner

Treacher joins Moore Kingston Smith from a ‘Big Four’ company after nearly 25 years in VAT advisory roles.

WilliamsMarston appoints Douglas Hoffer as chief people officer

Hoffer will lead hiring, leadership development and organisational design to support the company’s growth.

Frazier & Deeter acquires accounting and advisory practice Copeland Buhl

The transaction marks FD’s entry into the US Midwest and expands its presence into the Twin Cities area.

CohnReznick names assurance partner in commercial real estate arm

Long joins CohnReznick after a two-decade career at a Big Four firm

Accounting platform Elevate appoints new chief growth officer

Clark will oversee organic expansion across Elevate’s partner firms.

UHY Hacker Young elevates Michelle Hughes to partner role

Hughes first joined the firm in 2017 and was promoted as audit manager in 2021.

Kreston launches GLG to coordinate legal services across network

GLG will operate in coordination with its Global Tax Group.

PKF O’Connor Davies appoints Rick Simonsen as TAS managing director

Simonsen specialises in financial due diligence and M&A strategy.

Professional services company Sikich acquires Jefferson Wells in $100m deal

The deal is expected to bolster Sikich’s presence in healthcare, life sciences, and manufacturing and distribution.

Black Ore opens Tax Autopilot AI platform to more CPA practices

The company began rolling out the product through an early access scheme two years ago.