Grant Thornton Flexes PE Muscle in CBIZ Deal

The biggest bank account wins.

By CPA Trendlines Research

If the Grant Thornton deal for CBIZ suggests the next stage of accounting firm consolidation, then size alone, as measured in top firm rankings, is no longer the decisive advantage.

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Instead, capital that can be deployed – repeatedly — into acquisitions, technology and integration is today’s essential ingredient.