January 13, 2026 – James Hilbert, Managing Partner of Mize CPAs Inc., was interviewed in TK Business Magazine, where he shared the positive impact and forward-thinking behind Aprio’s acquisition of Mize CPAs Inc.
Mize’s specialization in serving McDonald’s owner/operators now integrates with Aprio’s broader national footprint, enabling a unified platform that serves thousands of franchisees across the country. The decision to join Aprio ensured the firm could continue delivering innovative, tech‑enabled services at a national level.
Hilbert described how Mize’s long‑standing culture of early tech adoption, from being one of the first CPA firms in the U.S. to use an IBM mainframe to its current emphasis on AI, aligned naturally with Aprio’s forward‑thinking culture. He noted that the merger opens the door to greater financial resources, deeper experience, and the scale required to meet evolving client expectations.
Read the full interview at TK Business Magazine.