US-based full-service accounting firm Capstone Accounting and Tax has acquired North Star Tax & Accounting. Financial details of the deal have not been divulged by both the companies. Capstone Accounting and Tax CEO Susan Olson said: “We are thrilled to welcome North Star into the growing Capstone family. “Their strong reputation, dedication to their clients, and delivery of comprehensive service lines like their Client Accounting Services practice make North Star an ideal fit for our team.” Founded i ...

Andersen Group listed on the New York Stock Exchange earlier in December. - Brendan Mcdermid/Reuters Andersen Group is a publicly held company now, two decades after the criminal conviction of its namesake accounting firm, Arthur Andersen, was overturned on appeal. Anyone thinking of buying the stock should be sure to read the fine print. Longtime investors are familiar with the adage that they shouldn’t own anything they don’t understand. That is especially apropos for Andersen, which priced its initial ...