Top West Coast Firm LeMaster Daniels to Join LarsonAllen
Gordy Viere
—Spokane, Washington-based LeMaster Daniels joined LarsonAllen LLP (LarsonAllen) effective November 1, 2010.
“We had actively been looking for Northwest firms to fold into the LeMaster Daniels brand as part of our overall growth strategy,” says LeMaster Daniels CEO Scott Dietzen. “An upward combination wasn’t initially on our minds, but LarsonAllen’s success in developing strong industry specialization was very attractive. Bringing that niche focus to our firm will benefit our clients and employees immensely, and that’s something that we would never say ‘no’ to. We pursued this emphatically for all the opportunities it presents.”
LeMaster Daniels was founded in 1908 in Spokane. The firm expanded into rural Washington in the 1960s, gradually adding offices from Walla Walla to Yakima. In 2005, it entered the Boise, Idaho, market and made its way into the Puget Sound area in 2007, both by acquisition. The firm now has 12 offices, 26 owners, and nearly 300 employees with annual revenues of approximately $40 million.
“Joining with LeMaster Daniels is an ideal way to extend industry specialization to the Pacific Northwest,” says Viere. “We have long known and respected our counterparts at LeMaster Daniels, and we share common business and cultural practices. Like us, they have both metropolitan and rural presence and deliver a mix of talent, warmth, and familiarity. It’s a perfect match that will help us serve this part of the country with depth.”
LarsonAllen provides comprehensive services to clients in health care, nonprofit and government, banking, manufacturing, construction, real estate, dealerships, agriculture, and more. Both firms serve a wide range of businesses from large corporations to small and mid-sized privately held companies and community-based nonprofits.
Though accounting firms across the country are joining forces through mergers and acquisitions, Dietzen says the combination of LeMaster Daniels and LarsonAllen is not about growth for growth’s sake. “Our firms are compatible on many levels, from the types of clients we serve to the way we regard and care for our employees. By coming together, we not only accomplish our goals for growth but will be able to capitalize on opportunities more naturally and comfortably. It makes good business sense, but it also just feels right."
About LarsonAllen
LarsonAllen LLP (LarsonAllen) is a professional service firm that provides assurance, accounting, tax, consulting, and advisory services to organizations and individuals managing business ventures and finance. Founded in 1953, LarsonAllen’s certified public accountants, consultants, and advisors are dedicated to providing quality results to clients. LarsonAllen has approximately 1,500 people and $230 million in annual revenues. Offices are located in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington DC, and Wisconsin. LarsonAllen is an independent member of Nexia International, a top 10 worldwide network of independent accounting and consulting firms. Founded in 1971, Nexia provides a global network of independent auditors, business advisors, and consultants.
LarsonAllen Media Contact: Janey Kiryluik | Minneapolis, Ph: 612-376-4651, jkiryluik@larsonallen.com
LeMaster Daniels Media Contact: Pam Pyrc | Spokane, Ph: 509-624-4315, ppyrc@lemasterdaniels.com
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