Industry News & Announcements

November 11, 2024 – Analysys Mason, a leading technology, media, and telecoms consultancy, is set to acquire Telescope Advisory Partners, a Munich and Frankfurt-based consulting firm specializing in private equity support, commercial due diligence, and strategy consulting. This acquisition, backed by investment partner Bridgepoint, further extends Analysys Mason’s reach in the DACH region and strengthens […]

At ACG Chicago’s recent Midwest Capital Connection, a dynamic assembly of private equity investors, dealmakers, and business owners gathered to discuss emerging M&A trends and insights for 2025. The event, held on October 29-30 at the Hilton Chicago, revealed cautious optimism for an uptick in M&A activity, signaling renewed demand for business valuation services and

November 12, 2024 – Indianapolis-based Katz, Sapper & Miller (KSM) has announced the acquisition of ValueKnowledge LLC, a Chicago-area valuation and advisory firm specializing in high-level business valuations. This move, effective October 21, strengthens KSM’s growing business valuation practice, bringing in a seasoned team led by Jim Krillenberger and Andy Stebbins, who will take on

The Consultants’ Training Institute, in partnership with the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts® (NACVA®) and Valuation Products and Services, is offering an intensive three-day virtual course, “Business Valuation: A Practical Approach to Advanced Issues and Applications,” scheduled for December 4–6, 2024. This program is designed for valuation professionals at all experience levels looking

In a recent acquisition, Aldrich, a Salem, Oregon-based provider of financial, wealth, tax, and business transaction advisory services, has acquired HMA CPA, a Spokane, Washington-based accounting firm. This move allows Aldrich to extend its reach into the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, areas, strengthening its presence in the Western U.S. The financial terms of the

The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) recently announced a change in its leadership team, parting ways with CEO Lana Vukovljak. No specific reasons for Vukovljak’s departure were provided. Although her tenure was brief (she joined ASA July 1, 2024), ASA leadership acknowledged her contributions to the association and extended their best wishes for her future

Top 60 accounting firm Blue & Co. has announced its expansion into the Detroit market through a merger with Mellen, Smith, and Pivoz (MS&P), effective November 1. The Carmel, Indiana-based firm, known for its expertise in tax, assurance, and consulting services, gains a strong foothold in Michigan with this move, adding three new partners—Jason Pivoz,

Whitley Penn, a prominent Fort Worth, Texas-based firm, has announced a leadership transition effective January 1. Larry Autrey, who has served as CEO for over 20 years, will step down from the role and take on the position of Executive Chairman. Nathen McEown, currently the Partner-in-Charge (PIC) of consulting and Chief Growth Officer, has been

The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is inviting applications for positions on its Technical Standards Boards. These positions offer valuation professionals an opportunity to contribute to the development and oversight of international valuation standards, a critical aspect of the global valuation community. Applications are open until December 16, 2024. IVSC’s Standards Boards include the Standards

In a continued trend of consolidation among professional service firms, Forvis Mazars has announced the acquisition of Florida-based MSL, P.A., effective November 1. This acquisition strengthens Forvis Mazars’ presence in Florida, adding new offices in Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and Tallahassee. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, aligns with Forvis Mazars’ strategic growth plan