Accounting Today - 2012 Top 100 Firms

cess consulting firm Managerial Design. In April, elected new global CEO, Barry Salzberg, and new U.S. CEO, Joseph Echevarria. In May, acquired business analytics software developer Oco Inc. In June, elected new global chairman; sold CorpSmart software unit to Thomson Reuters. In June, sued over Navistar International audits. In September, sued for $7.6 billion over audits of failed mortgage lender. In December, added Skura Business Intelligence Group to its Canadian firm; launched Deloitte Postdigital Enterprise Center of Excellence. In January 2012, acquired mobile app developer Ubermind; sued over overtime payments to associates.

U Dixon Hughes Goodman: Formed in January 2011 by the merger of Top 100 Firms Dixon Hughes and Goodman & Co. In November, acquired Fairfax, Va.-based Swart Lalande & Associates, adding more than 35 professionals.

U Doeren Mayhew: In June 2011, settled lawsuit over Ponzi scheme. Fastest growing specialty service — international tax. Fastest growing client category — manufacturing.

U Ehrhardt Keefe Steiner & Hottman: No. 1 Regional Leader in the Mountain Region. Fastest growing specialty service — international tax. Fastest growing client category — government contractors.

U Eide Bailly: In February 2011, became an Intacct reseller. In December, acquired Boulder, Colo.-based William D. Pyle & Associates. In January 2012, announced plans to merge with Top 100 Firm Wipfli to form EB Wipfli in June.

U EisnerAmper: In February 2011, launched new Web site. In April, formed Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative Task Force. In July, formed Consulting Services Group.

U Elliott Davis: Expanded international group “to support significant growth.” Fastest growing specialty service — business valuations. Fastest growing client category — manufacturing.

U Ernst & Young: In January 2011, acquired Israel-based security organization Hacktics Ltd. In April, acquired business performance management consultancy ISA Consulting. In June, announced plans to increase campus hiring by 25 percent. In September, acquired tax risk and process re-engineering practice of Chicago-based True Partners Consulting; launched Americas Tax Center. In January 2012, announced new global chairman and CEO, Mark Weinberger, to succeed current chair and CEO, James Turley, in 2013.

U Frank, Rimerman & Co. Increased revenue and overall employee count.

U Frazier & Deeter: In November 2011, merged in Atlanta-based Faucett, Taylor & Associates.

U Freed Maxick CPAs: In April 2011, named new managing director. Participated in Twitter’s beta rollout of its Promoted Products suite. In December, acquired Buffalo, N. Y.-based non-attest tax and consulting assets of McGladrey & Pullen. Changed name from Freed Maxick & Battaglia.

U Friedman: In March 2011, opened office in Beijing. In May, expanded presence in Southern New Jersey through acquisition of Tracey Heun Brennan & Co. In October, merged in New Jersey-based Sacomanno Valuation Group.

U Gallina: In January 2011, expanded into Southern Nevada through merger with Las Vegas-based Zanoni & Co. Enhanced marketing efforts for certain niche services.

U Grant Thornton: In February 2011, acquired two practice groups from collapsing LECG Consulting. In November, acquired health solutions division of Computer Technology Associates; launched Japan Business Group; announced a new market orientation and brand focus on growth. In December, finalized acquisition of leading New England firm CCR.

U Habif, Arogeti & Wynne: In October
2011, named a Qualified Security Assessor
by the PCI Security Standards Council. In
2012, celebrating its 60th anniversary. In
January, announced new managing part-
ner, Richard Kopelman, to start in 2013.

U Hein & Associates: In January 2011, named new managing partner, Brian Mandell-Rice. Added two new service lines in enterprise risk management and transactional services.

U Hill, Barth & King: Launched HbK Energy to serve landowners and suppliers to the oil and gas industry. In February 2012, announced acquisition of Sewickley, Pa.-based Carson & Co.

U Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt: Moved to new offices in Los Angeles. In July 2011, opened its seventh office, in Camarillo, Calif. In November, celebrated its 20th anniversary.

U Holtz Rubenstein Reminick: Launched five new niche practices: debt collection, freight forwarding, food and beverage services, early-stage technology, and real estate.

U Honkamp Krueger & Co.: Launched new services in training consulting and video production. Introduced a cloud-based workforce management solution, HKWorks. Grew staff by over 18 percent.

U Horne: Elected successor executive partner and began transition.

U J.H. Cohn: In October, merged in leading New England firm Kostin, Ruffkess & Co. Saw notable growth in health care industry practice, state and local tax, and international tax practice.

U Joseph Decosimo & Co.: In May 2011, opened new office in Huntsville, Ala.

U Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co.: New to the list. Saw revenue growth of over 10 percent. Expanded leadership training program.

U Katz, Sapper & Miller: In October 2011, opened new office in Fort Wayne, Ind. In January 2012, launched new brand.

U Kaufman, Rossin Group: Began offering WebTrust and SysTrust certification. Saw revenue growth of over 15 percent. Named an Accounting Today Best Firm to Work For in 2011.