M&A
Mazars announces local expansion
A global accounting group has ramped up its expansion in Australia with the official launch of two mergers in Brisbane and Melbourne.
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Accounting network buys major bank-owned advice group
A major bank has offloaded its financial advice group to an accounting network as it seeks to exit a business estimated to incur a post-tax loss of approximately $13 mill...
Mid-tier network merges with Sydney firm
A mid-tier network has announced the merger with a Sydney-based boutique accounting and advisory firm.
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Valuation gaps in firms flagged for financial advice
The post-royal commission environment, plus a spate of mandatory education changes, has created waves in how practices are valued, according to one consultant.
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KKR completes MYOB acquisition
US-based private equity giant KKR has successfully completed its $2 billion acquisition of MYOB.
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Carbon pushes on with 16th merger
Carbon Group has announced its second merger in as many months, with a Barossa Valley accounting firm now part of the network.
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CountPlus acquires stake in Melbourne CA and financial planning business
A national accounting network has acquired a minority stake in a Melbourne-based accounting and financial planning business, marking its third acquisition in six months.
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Carbon expands to NSW with 15th merger
A Western Australia-based accounting and bookkeeping network has now expanded its reach to New South Wales, marking its 15th merger since 2014.
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M&A deals reach 7-year high
Deals in Australia reached a seven-year high in 2018 off the back of renewed interest from private equity firms, with MYOB’s recent takeover amounting to one of the big...
KPMG signs merger with big name insolvency firm
KPMG has announced a merger with national insolvency firm Ferrier Hodgson as the big four firm looks to flex its muscle in the turnaround space.
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CountPlus acquires NSW firm, announces half-year results
CountPlus has announced the acquisition of a Coffs Harbour accounting and financial advisory firm on the back of a stronger first half result.
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PKF acquires Brisbane firm
A mid-tier firm has announced the acquisition of a Brisbane boutique firm as it looks to better service the Asian market.
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