Chicago-based accounting and advisory firm Baker Tilly US, LLP and Squar Milner, LLP, among the largest California-based independent accounting firms, will combine effective Nov. 1. The combined firm will be called Baker Tilly US, and will employ about 4,300.

“We are creating a new organization with substantial scale – a true combination of two leading advisory CPA firms that are forward-thinking and future-leaning,” Baker Tilly CEO Alan Whitman said. “Together we are driving progress for a new world, combining our knowledge and expertise to guide our clients through anything.”

At a June 2020 meeting of major accounting firms, AICPA CEO Barry Melancon commented on the strength of the profession and benefit to clients when larger diversified firms differentiate their expertise and embrace technology. “The accounting profession continues to be an example of resiliency, even in our current economic environment, maintaining a strong commitment to clients, employees, students and the public interest.”

Pictured: Baker Tilly headquarters at 205 N. Michigan Ave. Photo credit: McGuire Engineering.

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