People: Hillary Hughes of Prairie Capital Advisors Inc. is a recipient of a 2018 HER Women of Achievement Award, which recognizes the pioneering achievements of today’s women forging the path for others to make their mark … President Donald Trump has nominated Elad Roisman to serve as SEC commissioner; if confirmed by the Senate, he will succeed Michael Piwowar, who is stepping down from the position in July … Kerim Keser has joined Duff & Phelps as a managing director and head of the German, Swiss, and Austrian Transfer Pricing practice; he will be based in the firm’s Munich office … David Sumner has joined New York-based EisnerAmper LLP as a director in the Financial Advisory Services Group … Sheila Enriquez was elected managing shareholder of Houston-based Briggs & Veselka Co. effective July 1, assuming the role from John Flatowicz, who will continue his roles as an audit shareholder and member of the Executive Committee.

Firms: Atlanta-based Aprio LLP has acquired HPC, also based in Atlanta, which is a technology-driven, cloud-based accounting firm with a global footprint … Withum has joined with local business groups in New Jersey to create the Manufacturing Cabinet, an industry group to advocate for and otherwise serve manufacturers, which are on a comeback in the area; Jim Hannan, practice leader of Withum’s manufacturing, distribution and logistics service group, is one of the individuals spearheading the Cabinet … Calvetti Ferguson of Houston has acquired Fort Worth, Texas-based AuldridgeGriffin … St. Cloud, Minn.-based BerganKDV and Minneapolis, Minn.-based Alliance Management have merged … Redwood City, Calif.-based Seiler LLP announced it has expanded its presence in Silicon Valley with the opening of an office in San Jose.

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