Houston based Melton & Melton LLP has announced it is joining MSI Legal & Accounting Network Worldwide (MSI). The accounting firm was looking for an alternative solution to a merger in order to satisfy increasing client demand for services in other U.S. States and internationally.

Thomson Tax & Accounting, a business segment of The Thomson Corporation, and a leading provider of information solutions to tax and accounting professionals, has announced that it has acquired Employee Benefits Institute of America Inc. (EBIA), a leading provider of employee benefits research and guidance to benefits professionals in corporations and professional advisory firms. The Edmonds, Washington-based company will join the Research & Guidance business of Thomson Tax & Accounting, expanding the company's position as a leading provider of end-to-end research and guidance services.

RSM McGladrey Inc. and McGladrey & Pullen LLP continue their growth strategy throughout the Florida market by announcing the completion of the acquisition of Orlando-based Tedder, James, Worden & Associates, P.A., the fifth largest accounting firm in Central Florida. The acquisition creates a broader pool of industry talent, expanded service offerings and a truly national presence for the combined businesses.

Tens of thousands of employees of Deloitte & Touche USA LLP set aside their regular work and made their communities their client on Friday, June 8, for the organization's 8th annual IMPACT Day, a one-day example of its year-round commitment to volunteer service.

Crowe Group LLP, a top 10 U.S. public accounting and consulting firm and the parent company of Crowe Chizek and Company LLC, has been recognized as an industry leader by three national accounting trade publications.Nationally, Accounting Today ranks Crowe second in both audit and assurance, as well as management advisory services.

Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP announced that Patrick Daly, James Lynch, Robert Winton and Lori Drucker have been admitted to the firm partnership, effective July 1, 2007. Citrin Cooperman also announced the promotion of Reuben Rutman to Director. “Our newest partners have done a tremendous job in helping the firm grow,” said Citrin Cooperman managing partner Joel Cooperman. “We look forward to their continued contributions.” Citrin Cooperman is the 39th largest accounting firm in the U.S. and among the top 10 in the New York metropolitan area.