People: Tim Christen has been named to the board of directors of CPA.com; he’s a former chairman of the AICPA and is currently chairman of Baker Tilly International … Laura Srsich has been elected chair of the board of Eide Bailly, and Jeremy Hauk has been elected as vice chair for 2018 … Larry Autrey, a managing partner at Whitley Penn, has been named North Texas Community Foundation’s “Professional Advisor of the Year.”

Firms: Duff & Phelps announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kroll, a global firm involved in complex investigations, security, and cyber solutions; the transaction is expected to close during the second quarter of 2018 … O’Connor Davies Administration, a subsidiary of New York City-based PKF O’Connor Davies that manages cryptocurrency valuation, launched a new administration service offering for cryptocurrency hedge funds … BDO USA has acquired Casterline Associates, a Pennsylvania-based accounting and consulting firm focused on the affordable housing industry.

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