Topic: Business Management

CLEVELAND, OH – Meaden & Moore, a leading accounting, tax, advisory, and forensic consulting firm, announced a strategic partnership with Unity Partners to support the firm’s next phase of growth and create new opportunities for its clients, employees, and future leaders. With this partnership, Unity Partners has completed a new investment in the advisory services business of Meaden & Moore Advisors, LLC.

International referrals don’t happen by chance. They are built on trusted relationships, visibility, responsiveness and a deliberate approach to international collaboration. 

This month, AGN Member Firm Dains celebrates an extraordinary milestone—100 years in business. In this reflection, Richard McNeilly, Chief Executive Officer of Dains, looks back on the firm’s remarkable journey from its founding in 1926 to the thriving business it is today. He explores the values that have endured across generations, the importance of continually adapting to change, and why, even after a century, the firm’s focus remains firmly on helping clients navigate the future with confidence.

Twenty-seven emerging professionals from AGN member firms came together in Birmingham on 14–15 May for the 2026 AGN-UK NextGen Conference — a practical and engaging two-day programme focused on strengthening client relationships, communication, and commercial confidence within professional services.

Succession in accountancy firms has entered a new and more complex phase. Evidence from the AGN–Nexia World Congress in Munich, supported by comparative survey data from 2019 to 2025, points to a profession at an inflection point. While firms report moderate preparedness for digital and AI adaptation, leadership readiness, talent pipeline strength, and ownership appeal are weakening.

Contributed by: R V K S and Associates.

In an era defined by rapid, structural change, traditional forecasting is increasingly being outpaced by the need for more forward-looking strategy. Backcasting—beginning with a clearly defined future state and working backwards—offers a more deliberate, outcome-driven approach. It enables organisations to reimagine business models, align investment with long-term value, and build the agility required to navigate transformative forces such as AI.

Contributed by: Acclime.

Thinking about entering or expanding in China — but unsure how the landscape has really changed? Over the past two decades, China’s business environment has transformed dramatically. In his latest podcast, Acclime’s Vice Chairman and Partner, Russell Brown OBE, shares practical, on-the-ground insights to help firms navigate entry, expansion, and long-term success.

Our latest AGN Global Business Voice – Business Bulletin, Cybersecurity: What Every Business Needs to Know, outlines the key cyber threats facing businesses today and the essential measures needed to mitigate them. It distils expert insight into practical actions, helping leaders understand where vulnerabilities lie and how to build effective, long-term cyber resilience.

Redwitz marks an extraordinary milestone: 50 years of trusted service, enduring client relationships, and bold growth. But this anniversary isn’t just about looking back—it’s a celebration of evolution, innovation, and the firm’s forward-thinking vision. With a refreshed brand identity and the launch of Integra, Redwitz is embracing the next chapter of its journey, blending decades of heritage with modern solutions designed to help clients thrive in a rapidly changing world.

AGN member firm Ballards LLP opens a new office marking its next phase of growth with a move into Birmingham’s prestigious Colmore Row district and the appointment of experienced dealmaker Rich Grover as corporate finance partner.