Consulting and accounting firm CBIZ Inc. (NYSE:CBZ) saw its share price climb by 17.56 percent on Wednesday to end at $54.90 apiece following plans to merge with Grant Thornton Advisors in an all-cash transaction worth $5 billion. Q4 CompletionThe two parties expect to complete the transaction in the fourth quarter of the year, after which CBIZ Inc. (NYSE:CBZ) will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Grant Thornton and cease trading on the New York Stock Exchange. CBIZ Inc. (NYSE:CBZ) has already secured the approval of the board of directors for the transaction. Joining Grant Thornton Advisors accelerates the realization of that vision, creating a stronger firm with new and exciting opportunities for our team members and enhanced service offerings for clients, while delivering significant value to CBIZ shareholders,” he noted. READ NEXT: 33 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and Cathie Wood 2026 Portfolio: 10 Best Stocks to Buy.