Getting IT right in M&A

Firm growth and expansion are once again on the forefront as evidenced by the increase in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) happening throughout the accounting profession. While all deals start with the initial excitement of a new venture, the reality following can be distinctively different. One of the key differentiators in a successful M&A process is how effectively the firms transform to a single entity following the signing of the deal. This places a special emphasis on the standardization of processes