A Message From the Editor

DOGE cuts are finally hitting home in the consulting and advisory sector as initial cuts to the U.S. government spend hit the industry. Check out the story below and other top stories this week.

-- Big firms take big hits as DOGE cuts $1.5 billion in U.S. government consulting spend.

-- Merger backed by Hellman & Friedman stages Baker Tilly and Moss Adams combination, forming the sixth largest U.S. advisory firm.

-- Preparing for next phase of growth, Beghou Consulting names Adrienne Lovink, Chief Services Officer, to succeed Beth Beghou, Founder and CEO.

-- New BRG study indicates favorable outlook for a rebound in M&A activity in health care and life sciences for 2025.

– Michael Webb, Director, Consulting Magazine