Publicly held CBIZ has purchased Top 50 accounting firm Mark Paneth in a deal that significantly increases its size. By itself, the acquired operations are 15.5 percent of CBIZ’s revenue for 2020.

 Abbott, Stringham & Lynch has named four principals this month. Those promoted to the partner group are CPAs Angel Nevis, Jacen Dickman and Mike Morales and CVA Jeff Faust.

Surgent Accounting & Financial Education launched a mobile app that for those using its exam review courses. The company says the Surgent's Study Companion generates tailored plans and materials for "microbursts" of study