Former Top 100 Accounting Firm Managing Partner Jim Cordova Joins Aprio to Lead Southern California Market 

ATLANTA – October 10, 2025 – Aprio, the 24^th largest accounting and business advisory firm in the U.S., is building on its established Southern California presence with the addition of Jim Cordova as Southern California Market Leader and Real Estate Tax Partner. As the former president, managing partner, and CEO of a California-based Top 100 accounting firm, Windes, Jim brings nearly 35 years of transformational leadership experience and deep technical knowledge, with a proven ability to scale firms, expand capabilities, and deliver measurable value to clients and communities. 

As market leader, Jim will drive Aprio’s expansion throughout Southern California, scaling capabilities, strengthening the team, and delivering high-impact solutions to growth-oriented entrepreneurs and business owners. He brings a strong track record of building high-performing teams and supporting clients across Orange County and beyond. During his tenure at Windes, Jim led the firm through transformative growth, including two strategic mergers, a full-scale brand modernization, and the implementation of progressive workflow processes that elevated both team performance and client service. He chaired the Tax & Accounting Services department and guided real estate tax strategy, M&A consulting, and digital transformation. Jim earned his B.A. from California State University, Long Beach, and his M.A. in taxation from Golden Gate University.

“Welcoming Jim Cordova to Aprio is a game-changing moment for our Southern California strategy,” said Richard Kopelman, CEO of Aprio. “Jim’s legacy as a former CEO and managing partner of a Top 100 firm speaks volumes; he’s built high-performing teams, led transformational growth, and delivered exceptional client impact for decades. We will continue to invest in proven, forward-thinking leaders like Jim who help business owners grow with confidence.”

Aprio entered the Southern California market in November 2024 through its acquisition of Kirsch Kohn & Bridge (KKB), a Woodland Hills–based firm. The combination added five partners and more than 30 professionals, establishing Aprio’s third California office, alongside its existing offices in San Francisco and Walnut Creek. Since then, the Los Angeles team has grown to over 45 professionals, delivering the full range of Aprio’s tax, accounting, and advisory services while helping middle-market and high-growth companies navigate complex challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and drive impact across the region.

 Aprio’s expansion across the region is part of a broader strategy to bring its full-service accounting, advisory, wealth management, and legal capabilities to growth-minded businesses across the U.S. and beyond. With a focus on collaboration and industry specialization, Aprio continues to invest in markets where it can make a meaningful difference for clients and communities. This expansion builds on Aprio’s strategic growth in 2025, including 12 acquisitions and the addition of 10 lateral partners to strengthen key markets and service offerings. Recent combinations include agreements to acquire Mize CPAs Inc. and Prism Financial Group, L.L.C., extending Aprio’s Midwest footprint into Kansas, effective Nov. 1, 2025, and the acquisition of New Jersey–based DeFalco & Co., CPA, enhancing the firm’s Tri-State presence. Together, these moves reflect Aprio’s ongoing commitment to scaling accounting, tax, wealth management, legal, and advisory capabilities, expanding regional reach, and delivering results for clients nationwide. 

About Aprio      

Aprio is the brand name under which Aprio, LLP, and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, deliver professional services. Since 1952, clients throughout the U.S. and across more than 50 countries have trusted Aprio for guidance on how to achieve what’s next. As a premier business advisory and accounting firm, Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, delivers advisory, tax, managed, and private client services to build value, drive growth, manage risk, and protect wealth, and Aprio, LLP, provides audit and attest services. With proven experience and genuine care, Aprio serves individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses, from promising startups to market leaders alike. Aprio has grown to 2,400+ team members providing solutions to clients in industries including Manufacturing and Distribution, Non-Profit and Education, Professional Services, Real Estate, Construction, Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality, Government Contracting, and Technology.

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