Accounting

AdTheorent to List on NASDAQ Through Merger With MCAP Acquisition Corporation, a SPAC Sponsored by an Affiliate of Monroe Capital

Finance, Accounting, Advertising, Communications, Professional services, Finance, Money, Financial markets, Economy of New York City, NASDAQ, Special-purpose acquisition company
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 12:24pm

Monroe Capital LLC (Monroe Capital or Sponsor) today announced AdTheorent, Inc. (AdTheorent) and MCAP Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: MACQ) (MCAP), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, have entered into a definitive business combination agreement in which AdTheorent will be merged with MCAP.

Key Points: 
  • Monroe Capital LLC (Monroe Capital or Sponsor) today announced AdTheorent, Inc. (AdTheorent) and MCAP Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: MACQ) (MCAP), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, have entered into a definitive business combination agreement in which AdTheorent will be merged with MCAP.
  • MCAP is sponsored by an affiliate of Monroe Capital LLC.
  • In 2018, Monroe co-sponsored Thunder Bridge Acquisition, Ltd. and supported its successful business combination with Repay Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: RPAY).
  • In 2019, Monroe co-sponsored Thunder Bridge Acquisition, Ltd. II and supported its successful business combination with indie Semiconductor (NASDAQ: INDI).

IACTA Pharmaceuticals Appoints Yogesh Bahl as Chief Financial Officer and Eric Carter, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Medical Officer

Professional services, Health, Finance, Pharmaceutical, Accounting, Optical, Companies, AbbVie, Allergan, Life sciences, Pfizer, Organizations
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 12:30pm

IACTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IACTA), an innovation leader in ophthalmic therapeutics, today announced the appointment of Yogesh Bahl as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Eric Carter, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

Key Points: 
  • IACTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IACTA), an innovation leader in ophthalmic therapeutics, today announced the appointment of Yogesh Bahl as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Eric Carter, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
  • All told, I believe IACTA has the right team in place to bring these much-needed ophthalmic innovations to the underserved patients who need them.
  • Yogesh Bahl brings over 25 years of pharmaceutical experience in strategy, finance, accounting, audit, and risk management.
  • Prior to Allergan, Dr. Carter served as Chief Science Officer, Head of R&D and Chief Medical Officer of King Pharmaceuticals from 2007 until the company was acquired by Pfizer in 2011.

Ryan Named One of the Best Workplaces for Millennials by FORTUNE and Great Place to Work

Accounting, Professional services, Technology, Software, Human resources, Demographics, Articles, Millennials, Magazines, Generation Z, Workplace, Fortune, Periodicals, Ryan LLC, Ultimate Software
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 12:00pm

Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, has recently been named as one of the 2021 Best Workplaces for Millennials by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE magazine.

Key Points: 
  • Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, has recently been named as one of the 2021 Best Workplaces for Millennials by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE magazine.
  • Millennials now account for the largest generation in the workforce, so we find their positive feedback on our work environment particularly valuable.
  • Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture, selected the list using rigorous analytics and confidential employee feedback.
  • The best workplaces for millennials treat their employees like people, not just employees, said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work.

LBMC Launches Growth and Innovation Practice

Consulting, Accounting, Professional services, Design, Innovation, Product management, Articles, Consultant
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 12:28pm

LBMC , a top consulting & professional services firm in the nation, announces the launch of its Growth and Innovation practice to accommodate growing client needs in the middle market space.

Key Points: 
  • LBMC , a top consulting & professional services firm in the nation, announces the launch of its Growth and Innovation practice to accommodate growing client needs in the middle market space.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210727005028/en/
    Leading LBMCs Growth and Innovation practice as Managing Director is industry veteran and strategy consultant Todd McCullough .
  • The LBMC Growth and Innovation experts will be helping companies address challenges such as missing growth goals, adapting to business/industry disruption, and new product development.
  • Joining McCulloughs team is Bryan Terrill , a Senior Manager in the Growth and Innovation practice.

Ryan Named to List of Best Workplaces in Professional Services in Canada for Fifth Consecutive Year

Consulting, Accounting, Professional services, Technology, Software, Given names, Occupations, Ryan, Crime
Monday, July 26, 2021 - 3:37pm

Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, has recently been named to the 2021 list of Best Workplaces in Professional Services in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, has recently been named to the 2021 list of Best Workplaces in Professional Services in Canada.
  • This marks the fifth consecutive year Ryan has been named to this list.
  • Being named to this prestigious list five consecutive times demonstrates our continued commitment to maintaining the leading culture for attracting and retaining world-class talent in the professional services industry, said Ryan President of Canadian Operations Garry Round .
  • Im proud and honored that our Ryan team members in Canada have been recognized for creating and nurturing such an environment.

Angel Oak Companies to Acquire Canadian Startup Covience

Technology, Human resources, Finance, Consulting, Banking, Other Technology, Accounting, Professional services, Software, Data management, Business, Articles, Economy, Angel Oak, Entrepreneurship
Monday, July 26, 2021 - 3:00pm

As part of its commitment to delivering new, innovative products for its discerning investors and clients, Angel Oak Companies (Angel Oak) announces its intention to acquire Canadian startup Covience in August 2021.

Key Points: 
  • As part of its commitment to delivering new, innovative products for its discerning investors and clients, Angel Oak Companies (Angel Oak) announces its intention to acquire Canadian startup Covience in August 2021.
  • The Covience team is looking forward to joining Angel Oak and we feel that our complementing strengths will lead to incredible growth, says David Raju, founder and CEO of Covience.
  • Through its integrated credit and investment platform, Angel Oak Companies provides unique solutions across asset management and mortgage lending.
  • Angel Oak Ventures is a company focused on financial disintermediation and data analytics platforms that utilize the intellectual property of Angel Oak Companies to provide solutions to retail and institutional clients.

Jorge Sonville Joins Insigneo’s Network From Merrill Lynch

Banking, Accounting, Professional services, Finance, Finance, Brokerage firms, Money, Investment, Primary dealers, Subprime mortgage crisis, Merrill, Financial adviser, Broker-dealer, Registered Investment Adviser, Merrill Lynch & Co.
Monday, July 26, 2021 - 2:45pm

Insigneo, the Miami-based Independent Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Advisory firm has incorporated new top talent from Merrill Lynch as Financial Advisor Jorge Sonville has joined the firms independent network based in Miami as Managing Director.

Key Points: 
  • Insigneo, the Miami-based Independent Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Advisory firm has incorporated new top talent from Merrill Lynch as Financial Advisor Jorge Sonville has joined the firms independent network based in Miami as Managing Director.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210726005086/en/
    Jorge was born in Lima, Peru, and has lived in Ecuador, Chile, and Portugal.
  • "Having honed my knowledge and financial acumen for the past 27 years at Merrill Lynch, I understand that todays clients seek more sophisticated and complex solutions than ever before.
  • He spent the next 27 years at Merrill Lynch, and in 2003 he expanded his team presence by moving to the Miami International office.

Plaintiff Support Services Names Dean Chase President & Chief Executive Officer

Legal, Insurance, Finance, Consulting, Banking, Small business, Accounting, Professional services, Tort law, Legal costs, Civil law, Personal injury, Lawsuits, Peachtree Financial Solutions, Legal financing
Monday, July 26, 2021 - 1:00pm

Plaintiff Support Services (PSS) , a provider of pre- (non-recourse) and post-settlement funding to plaintiffs and law firms awaiting resolution of their personal injury cases, announced today the appointment of legal industry veteran Dean Chase as president and chief executive officer, succeeding founder and distinguished trial lawyer industry pioneer, Joseph DiNardo, Esq.

Key Points: 
  • Plaintiff Support Services (PSS) , a provider of pre- (non-recourse) and post-settlement funding to plaintiffs and law firms awaiting resolution of their personal injury cases, announced today the appointment of legal industry veteran Dean Chase as president and chief executive officer, succeeding founder and distinguished trial lawyer industry pioneer, Joseph DiNardo, Esq.
  • Believed to be the oldest plaintiff funding company in the U.S., PSS was founded by DiNardo 30 years ago.
  • Dean has a proven track record of success and ethics within the niche plaintiff services industry.
  • Plaintiff Support Services is a national provider of financial support through pre-settlement and post-settlement funding, including plaintiff funding, medical funding, and specialty non-recourse funding for plaintiffs or law firms awaiting the resolution of their personal injury cases.

DESTINI Estimator Version Comparison Gets a Boost with Microsoft Power BI

Professional services, Data management, Technology, Other Construction & Property, Software, Construction & Property, Accounting, Cost engineering, Beck Technology, Construction estimating software, Estimator, Microsoft Power BI, Cost estimate, Software, Business, Computing
Monday, July 26, 2021 - 1:00pm

Beck Technology , a preconstruction data lifecycle company, has connected estimating data from DESTINI Estimator , a construction estimating software, with Microsoft Power BI, a data visualization platform.

Key Points: 
  • Beck Technology , a preconstruction data lifecycle company, has connected estimating data from DESTINI Estimator , a construction estimating software, with Microsoft Power BI, a data visualization platform.
  • The connection to Power BI supplements the comparison view of DESTINI Estimator so users outside of the estimating software can access data necessary for better decision-making.
  • Comparison data can be viewed through various WBS properties and custom parameters giving estimators clarity on changes over time through project iterations.
  • DESTINI Estimator estimating software is the only purpose-built platform created exclusively for preconstruction and cost estimating professionals.

Deloitte Acquires Zero Trust Network Access Provider TransientX

Deloitte, Service companies, Companies, Business
Monday, July 26, 2021 - 4:03pm

NEW YORK, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte Risk & Financial Advisory announced today its acquisition of substantially all the assets of TransientX, Inc.,a Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) company based in Hoboken, N.J.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte Risk & Financial Advisory announced today its acquisition of substantially all the assets of TransientX, Inc.,a Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) company based in Hoboken, N.J.
  • "TransientX's technology offers the unique capability to embed Zero Trust Network Access into Deloitte's products and services, differentiating and evolving how we deliver our offerings to our clients which will lend support to our clients' Zero Trust adoption efforts as well."
  • We created TransientX to help organizations adopt Zero Trust Network Access in a flexible, frictionless and expansive manner across a variety of use cases.
  • As used in this document, "Deloitte" and "Deloitte Risk & Financial Advisory" mean Deloitte & Touche LLP , a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP.