Accrual Acquires Puzzle’s Accounting Firm Business and Software
Accrual has agreed to acquire the accounting firm business and technology assets of Puzzle, including its AI-native general ledger and month-end close software. The acquisition supports Accrual's goal of offering a unified platform for tax, audit, advisory, and client accounting services. Founded by Sasha Orloff, Puzzle serves over 7,000 startups, small enterprises, and accounting practices with tools like Cowork and Chat. The deal will see Orloff and members of the Puzzle team join Accrual while allowing Puzzle to maintain independent operations for its existing users. Accrual plans to integrate Puzzle's ledger capabilities into its Client Accounting Services (CAS) product by year-end 2026, with early access already available to accountancy practices. Accrual co-founder and CEO Cosmin Nicolaescu emphasized the strategic value of combining AI-driven accounting tools under one platform. The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks.
Topics: Accounting software AI integration Client accounting services (CAS) Unified platform strategy