Mergers are increasingly a factor in increased accounting firm revenue. At the same time, they hold down per-partner profits, according to the 20th Annual Rosenberg Survey.

There’s no question that technology has changed the landscape of the accounting world. Advancements in digitization, automation, and mobility have allowed firms to transform the way they do business with benefits that reach far beyond enhancing traditional accounting functions. When comparing the challenges of firms that rely on technology and those that don’t, a clear pattern emerges: Technology gives firms a clear advantage.

Intuit has named Misty Megia as leader of the global ProAdvisor Program effective this week. Before assuming the new position, Megia led the accounting programs and education strategy team at TSheets by QuickBooks.

Anthony Pugliese has been named as incoming CEO of the California Society of CPAs/CalCPA Education Foundation. He will take over the jobs from Loretta Doon who is retiring in June. Pugliese assumes the positions on May 1.