Several firms in New Jersey and one in New York are collecting non-perishable items and monetary gifts for the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants’ 13th annual food drive.

Announced in May, the deal will create a national top-12 accounting and advisory firm with nearly $1 billion in revenue and more than 3,400 associates.

"Joining a firm that has the same goals, the same mindset, the same core values, and a similar culture and approach to high-touch client service is an ideal match,” co-founders David Untracht and Tracey Early said in a joint statement. “Having grown from a firm of four people to a firm of over 150, it is exciting to be taking the next step by joining a firm of 1,600 ... "

Founder Charles Muracco, who will continue as CEO, said the deal is an important first step to enhancing the firm's scale and impact.

L. Jarred Corn's appointment follows news from earlier in the month of a trio of promotions and one new hire at the accounting and management consulting firm.

Raich Ende Malter & Co. LLP, which also has offices in Florham Park, Long Island, Florida and the Cayman Islands, serves clients across myriad industries, including real estate, financial, manufacturing, professional services, technology, hospitality, franchising and media.

The honors are distributed in seven categories: DEI, Emerging Leaders, Exceptional Educators, Impact, Innovation and Women to Watch, in addition to the Lifetime Leader.

The result would be a national top-12 accounting and advisory firm with approximately $1 billion in annual revenue and more than 3,400 associates.

Celebrating 85 years in business, the accounting and advisory firm moved one of its practice groups from another Essex County location to the main office.

Steve Antico, who has spent nearly a decade with the CPA and advisory firm as its director of client relations, has been named as the company's first chief digital officer.

Accountants are supposed to be the guardians of financial records. But what happens when one decides to pull a fast one? It’s not common, but some occasionally fall prey to the Dark Side and rip off their clients, employers or others.

NJBIZ spoke with some accounting leaders to find out how the profession is changing, and what it means for business owners.