Aprio Receives 2023 Atlanta Business Chronicle “Deal of the Year” Award for Merger with Aronson

ATLANTA/WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 9, 2023 – Aprio, LLP, the fastest-growing business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., is honored to announce that its combination with Aronson has been recognized as “Deal of the Year” in the professional services sector for 2023 by The Atlanta Business Chronicle and the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG Atlanta) Atlanta Chapter.

Aronson, a widely respected top 100 accounting firm known for its ability to drive effective solutions in the government contracting, construction and nonprofit sectors, joined Aprio on January 1, 2023, adding 350 team members to Aprio and a physical presence in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The combination expanded Aprio’s capabilities and resources, positioning it as one of the leading professional services firms in the region. The combined talents and strengths of both firms have empowered Aprio to deliver even more tailored solutions to its clients.

Since 2017, Aprio has closed more than 20 mergers and acquisitions adding talent and expanded capabilities to serve clients. After completing the merger with Aronson, Aprio was named one of the top 26 largest accounting firms in the U.S., with 22 offices nationwide and two international offices in Colombia and the Philippines.

“In the face of ever-evolving compliance regulations and audit requirements, bringing together Aronson and Aprio was a critical leap forward in our ability to accelerate the delivery of tailored solutions to help government contractors navigate growth opportunities and identify risks,” said Richard Kopelman, CEO & Managing Partner. “Our combined teams are a true powerhouse in the government contracting and nonprofit space.”

Earlier this year, Aprio was named the No. 1 Fastest-Growing Firm in the U.S. by Accounting Today and has been recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as a Pacesetter, which identifies private companies that have experienced two-year growth of more than 50 percent and significant employee growth.

Larry Davis, corporate development partner at Aprio and former managing partner at Aronson shared, “Being recognized as ‘Deal of the Year’ award in professional services is a true testament to Aprio’s commitment to excellence in navigating merger opportunities. This combination has surfaced new opportunities for clients and expanded professional development and career growth for our professionals, guiding us to what’s next.”

The Atlanta Business Chronicle and ACG Atlanta 2023 Deals of the Year Awards recognize the leading middle market deals driving growth in the Atlanta region across a breadth of industry categories.

About Aprio:

Aprio is a premier, full-service business advisory and accounting firm that advises clients on achieving what’s next. Aprio professionals work as integrated teams across advisory, audit, tax, outsourcing, talent solutions and private client services, bringing the best thinking and personal commitment to each client. Across practices, Aprio brings together proven expertise, deep understanding and strategic foresight for industries including Manufacturing and Distribution; Non-Profit and Education; Professional Services; Real Estate; Construction; Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality; Government Contracting, and Technology and Blockchain. Aprio has grown to over 1,800 team members. To serve clients wherever life or business may take them, Aprio’s teams speak more than 60 languages and work with clients in over 50 countries. For more, visit www.aprio.com.

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