{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-03/zbs-group-rabinowitz-practice-acquisition","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-03/zbs-group-rabinowitz-practice-acquisition.md","title":"ZBS Group Acquires Rabinowitz CPA Practice in Fourth Succession","headline":"ZBS Group LLP Acquires Joseph Rabinowitz's Tax and Accounting Practice","description":"ZBS Group LLP acquired Joseph Rabinowitz's tax and accounting practice, its fourth CPA succession, with Rabinowitz staying through a transition period.","section":"Mergers & Acquisitions","published_at":"2026-11-03T19:02:20+00:00","modified_at":"2026-11-03T19:02:20+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["ZBS Group LLP acquired the tax and accounting practice of Joseph Rabinowitz, CPA, in a transaction announced November 3, 2026.","The deal is the fourth CPA practice succession facilitated by Michael Zaidman and the ZBS team.","Rabinowitz will remain actively involved during a transition period to help transfer client relationships to ZBS."],"companies":[{"name":"ZBS","is_primary":true,"profile_url":null,"website":"https://www.zbscpas.com"}],"source":{"publisher":"PR Newswire","title":"Joseph Rabinowitz, CPA selects Michael Zaidman, CPA and ZBS Group LLP as Succession Partner for Tax & Accounting Practice","url":"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/joseph-rabinowitz-cpa-selects-michael-zaidman-cpa-and-zbs-group-llp-as-succession-partner-for-tax--accounting-practice-302928264.html"},"other_sources":[{"publisher":"Accountingtoday","url":"https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/eide-bailly-grows-in-texas"},{"publisher":"Insidermedia","url":"https://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-west/long-established-accountancy-firm-snapped-up-by-acquisitive-affinia"},{"publisher":"Accountingtoday","url":"https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/prosperity-partners-acquires-fabietti-hale-hammerstedt-powers"},{"publisher":"Prweb","url":"https://www.prweb.com/releases/practice-transitions-group-represents-dr-shel-wellness--aesthetics-center-in-sale-to-bios-wellness-clinics-302924672.html"}],"tags":["Mergers & Acquisitions","ZBS"],"body_markdown":"ZBS Group LLP acquired the tax and accounting practice of Joseph Rabinowitz, CPA, the firm announced November 3, 2026. [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/joseph-rabinowitz-cpa-selects-michael-zaidman-cpa-and-zbs-group-llp-as-succession-partner-for-tax--accounting-practice-302928264.html) carried the announcement. ZBS Group is a tax and accounting CPA firm led by Michael Zaidman, CPA and financial advisor, based in Plainview, New York. Rabinowitz built his practice around long-standing client relationships and the delivery of tax and accounting services.\n\n## ZBS Group's Acquisition of the Rabinowitz Practice\n\nThe transaction provides a succession solution for Rabinowitz while ensuring continuity of service and expanded capabilities for the individuals, families and businesses his practice has served, according to the announcement. Rabinowitz will remain actively involved during a transition period, working alongside the ZBS team to facilitate introductions and maintain service levels. \"Selecting a successor is about much more than completing a transaction—it is about determining who you trust with the relationships you have spent a career building,\" Rabinowitz said. He added that ZBS has the accounting and tax capabilities to serve his clients along with a broader team and additional services.\n\nZaidman said the firm's responsibility is to protect what Rabinowitz has built and make the transition as seamless as possible. \"Every successful transition starts with trust,\" Zaidman said. The Rabinowitz practice will complement ZBS Group's established tax and accounting capabilities, and clients will gain access to professionals across tax, accounting, and financial and investment advisory disciplines. The transaction marks the fourth time Zaidman and his team have been selected to facilitate the succession of a CPA practice.\n\n## Eide Bailly and Affinia Expand Through Acquisitions\n\nOther accounting firms have also announced acquisitions. Eide Bailly acquired Fort Worth-based JTaylor, adding 23 partners and 150 employees, [Accounting Today](https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/eide-bailly-grows-in-texas) reported on November 2, 2026. Fairhurst Accountants, a Greater Manchester firm with over 80 years in business, was acquired by Affinia, [Insider Media](https://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-west/long-established-accountancy-firm-snapped-up-by-acquisitive-affinia) reported the same day. Chicago-based Prosperity Partners acquired Fabietti, Hale, Hammerstedt & Powers, expanding into Philadelphia, [Accounting Today](https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/prosperity-partners-acquires-fabietti-hale-hammerstedt-powers) reported on October 20, 2026.\n\n## Rabinowitz's Transition Role at ZBS\n\nRabinowitz's continued involvement is designed to allow relationships and institutional knowledge to transfer deliberately to the ZBS team, according to the announcement. ZBS Group's website is [zbscpas.com](https://www.zbscpas.com).\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}