Accounting Today - 2012 Top 100 Firms

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U Raich Ende Malter & Co.: New to the list. Saw revenue growth of close to 35 percent, and grew its overall staff by more than 40 percent.

U Rehmann: In January 2011, merged in Ann Arbor-based Wright, Griffin, Davis & Co. In September, merged in Boca Raton, Fla.-based Levine & Associates. In January 2012, merged in Mt. Clemens, Mich.-based Goerlich Richert & Kaiser.

U Reinsel Kuntz Lesher: New to the list. In July 2011, elected new chief executive officer, Ed Monborne; acquired Senior Living Services Consulting Group from ParenteBeard. Introduced several new training programs, and implemented a new HR information system.

U Reznick Group: No. 1 Regional Leader in the Capitol Region. In September 2011, launched an online mapping tool to help clients determine eligibility for the New Markets Tax Credit Program. Saw revenue growth of over 5 percent.

U RGL Forensics: In July, opened new office in Chicago. Fastest growing specialty service — forensics/fraud. Fastest growing client category — insurance carriers. Named an Accounting Today Best Firm to Work For in 2011.

U Rosen Seymour Shapss Martin & Co.: In January 2011, merged in Rockland County, N.Y.-based Kahn, Hoffman & Hochman, adding four partners and 40 accountants.

U Rothstein, Kass & Co.: Saw revenue growth of almost 10 percent; grew staff by more than 10 percent. In October 2011, added complex data analytics services to its litigation & forensic accounting services practice; sued by two hedge fund managers over due diligence work.

U RubinBrown: In June, acquired Denver-based Bondi & Co. In 2012, celebrated its

60th anniversary. Developed Life Sciences Industry Group.

U SC&H Group: Saw “significant growth” in SALT, risk management, business process management, and supplier assurance practices, and focused on government contracting and not-for-profit industries. Added real estate appraisal services.

U Schenck: In July 2011, merged in Wausau, Wis.-based Rajek, Grimm & Associates, adding a ninth office. Enhanced focus on industry teams and industry specialist services.

U Schneider Downs: Saw revenue growth of over 6 percent.

U Seiler: Increased partner, professional and overall staff numbers.

U Sikich: In June 2011, became an Epicor reseller. In August, launched subscription-based HR consulting service. In November, merged in Indianapolis-based Ent : Imler CPA, adding four partners and 30 staff.

U SingerLewak: Opened San Francisco office. Saw revenue growth of over 8 percent. Fastest growing specialty service — state and local taxes. Fastest growing client category — media and entertainment.

U Squar, Milner, Peterson, Miranda & Williamson: In March 2011, merged in tax and accounting group from White Zuckerman. In August, added bankruptcy and insolvency group from LECG.

U SS&G: In September 2011, opened office in Raleigh, N.C. In January 2012, opened office in downtown Chicago; changed name to SS&G Inc.

U SVA CPAs: In December 2011, announced acquisition of wealth management and trust company.

U UHY Advisors: In October 2011, became a BlackLine Systems reseller. Fastest growing specialty service — personal financial planning. Fastest growing client category — energy.

U Vavrinek Trine Day & Co.: All figures are Accounting Today estimates.

U Warren Averett: Formed from January

2012 combination of Top 100 Firm Warren, Averett, Kimbrough & Marino with Wilson, Price, Barranco, Blankenship & Billingsley, and O’Sullivan Creel. In July 2011, WAKM merged with Huntsville, Ala.-based White Fleming & Co. In September, installed new CEO and managing director, James Cunningham.

U Watkins Meegan: Saw growth of over 9 percent. Increased hospitality industry presence, and saw growth in government practice.

U Weaver: In January 2011, merged in Houston-based L. T. Hawthorne & Associates Inc. In July, merged in Midland, Texas, office of Killman, Murrell & Co. In September, expanded energy credit brokering services. In January 2012, merged in San Antonio-based John R. Hannah & Co.

U WeiserMazars: In February 2011, acquired consulting group from LECG. Invested heavily in health care consulting practice throughout the year. In January 2012, acquired Garden City, N.Y.-based Biscotti, Toback & Co.

U Whitley Penn: Expanded services in audit, tax and litigation support/business valuation. In September 2011, announced plans to move to new Dallas office. Named an Accounting Today Best Firm to Work For in 2011.

U Wipfli: In first half of 2011, acquired Washington-based Michael R. Bell & Co., Illinois-based Lindgren Callihan Van Os-dol, and Illinois-based Blascoe & Associates. In June, launched a corporate financial services subsidiary, WCF Advisors. Launched public company services practice. In January 2012, announced plans to merge with Top 100 Firm Eide Bailly to form EB Wipfli in June.

U WithumSmith+Brown: In August 2011, became an Intacct partner. In December, expanded to New York City through merger with EisnerLubin, adding nine partners and 50 staff. Opened an office in Orlando, Fla. Named an Accounting Today Best Firm to Work For in 2011.