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.

Vertex is launching Vertex Innovation Labs, designed to provide information on new technologies. The indirect tax software company said this week the labs offers users the chance to discuss ideas Vertex is developing and to co-develop projects.

Avalara has purchased Compli, a move which puts in the market for alcoholic beverage compliance. Based in Paso Robles, Calif, Compli markets compliance services, technology, and software to producers, distributors, and importers of alcoholic beverages in the United States.