Forvis Mazars lays off 250 U.S. workers in restructuring move

3 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 27

The layoffs affect about 3% of Forvis Mazars' U.S. workforce, impacting audit, tax, and advisory staff across the country.
The firm cited lower-than-expected voluntary attrition as a driver for the cuts, aiming to better align staffing with business demand.
Forvis Mazars, formed from a 2022 merger and recent acquisition, reported $2.2 billion U.S. revenue and faces industry-wide challenges from overhiring and evolving ownership structures.

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