AcctoFi, Jackson Walker and Leading Firms Launch First-of-Its-Kind M&A Advisory Certificate

Published: Dec 9, 2025

AcctoFi powered by the Texas Society of CPAs (TXCPA), today announced a strategic collaboration with Jackson Walker LLP and other leading firms to deliver the inaugural Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Advisory Certificate.

AcctoFi, the newly launched professional learning brand powered by the Texas Society of CPAs (TXCPA), today announced a strategic collaboration with Jackson Walker LLP and other leading firms to deliver the inaugural Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Advisory Certificate, a comprehensive five-day program designed for CPAs, attorneys and finance leaders seeking to strengthen their advisory capabilities across the full deal lifecycle.

The cohort-based certificate program will kick off in-person January 15–16, 2026, at the Dallas Petroleum Club, followed by three application-focused virtual sessions. Participants who complete the program and pass the proctored exam will earn the AcctoFi M&A Advisory Certificate and a digital badge, valid for two years.

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