United StatesGrant Thornton, a professional services firm, has announced it is acquiring CBIZ for $5 billion, marking the largest such deal in over 25 years. The acquisition would position Grant Thornton as the fifth-largest professional services provider in the United States. This merger aims to create a significant competitor within the industry, potentially challenging the dominance of the Big Four accounting firms.
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