Banking & Finance  July 22, 2020

Accounting firm ACM to merge with BDO USA

CHICAGO —ACM LLP, formerly known as Anton Collins Mitchell LLP, has merged with BDO USA LLP, a national accounting firm based in Chicago. ACM, with 167 professionals, has offices in Northern Colorado, Boulder, Denver and Laramie.

ACM has long had a relationship with BDO as part of the BDO Alliance.  The merger is expected to close Aug. 1 but is subject to customary closing conditions.

“As a BDO Alliance USA firm, BDO and ACM have an intertwined history dating back nearly 20 years,” Wayne Berson, CEO of BDO USA, said in a written statement. “In officially welcoming back ACM partners and professionals to BDO, we expand our resources in the Rocky Mountain region and open up opportunities for our people to thrive. From industry focus to market-facing strategy to advanced technical attention, BDO and ACM bring incredible insight and industry-leading creativity to our work. Our common commitment to prioritizing exceptional client service and supporting our people will ensure a seamless transition for clients in the weeks and months ahead.” 

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Founded in 2002, ACM provides assurance, tax and consulting services to companies ranging in size from start-up organizations in the development or exploratory stage to established entities with multi-state and international operations. 

“ACM and BDO have had a very strong relationship and worked closely together for many years, and reuniting is a natural next step on the path we’ve built together,” said Gregory J. Anton, chairman and CEO of ACM. “At our core, ACM is a people, client and community-focused organization, so it was imperative that we combine with a firm grounded in those values — and is why we chose to continue to grow our Rocky Mountain footprint with BDO. What makes this combination unique is bringing the touch of the largest locally owned firm together with the fifth largest firm in the world.” The BDO and ACM combination is a homecoming for Anton, who spent the first 15 years of his career at BDO before cofounding ACM. 

“The combination of BDO and ACM is a natural fit given the firms’ shared histories and complementary cultures,” said Stacey Duke, president and managing partner of ACM. “ACM was already a part of the BDO family – we’ve just made it official. ” 

BDO will maintain ACM’s four existing offices. 

CHICAGO —ACM LLP, formerly known as Anton Collins Mitchell LLP, has merged with BDO USA LLP, a national accounting firm based in Chicago. ACM, with 167 professionals, has offices in Northern Colorado, Boulder, Denver and Laramie.

ACM has long had a relationship with BDO as part of the BDO Alliance.  The merger is expected to close Aug. 1 but is subject to customary closing conditions.

“As a BDO Alliance USA firm, BDO and ACM have an intertwined history dating back nearly 20 years,” Wayne Berson, CEO of BDO USA, said in a written statement. “In officially…

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