Tracked deals
5
5 tracked deals across 2021-2026.
Accounting & Tax Buyers & Acquisitions in Minnesota
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
5 strategic
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2026
3 tracked deals announced in 2026.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Frazier & Deeter acquired Copeland Buhl, establishing FD’s first Midwest footprint and expanding across Minnesota’s Twin Cities marketplace.
- Centri Business Consulting acquired Altair Associates, Inc., expanding Centri’s Insurance Practice with property and casualty insurance and claims advisory expertise.
- Nepsis, Inc. acquired Sevenich, Butler, Gerlach & Brazil, Ltd. (SBGB) to expand tax and accounting capabilities within a family office framework.
- Think, LLP acquired Black Line Group, a specialty R&D tax credit services firm, expanding federal and state tax incentives capabilities.
- Minnesota deals include both in-state combinations and cross-region presence—most notably BGM combining with John T. Chipman & Company, LLP to add a Northeast (Norwood, Massachusetts) office while operating under the BGM name.
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Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGM | 1 | Full-service accounting, tax, audit, and advisory firm of... | Strategic |
| Centri Business Consulting | 1 | Accounting and advisory firm providing outsourced account... | Strategic |
| Frazier & Deeter | 1 | Accounting and advisory firm providing tax, audit, risk a... | Strategic |
| Nepsis, Inc. | 1 | Independent financial advisor and investment management f... | Strategic |
| Think, LLP | 1 | National professional services firm focused on tax incent... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in Accounting & Tax in Minnesota by Year
Last 3 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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August 31, 2026
- Buyer
- BGM
- Target
- John T. Chipman & Company, LLP
- Industry
- Accounting & Tax
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Type
- Addon
BGM, a full-service accounting, tax, audit, and advisory firm headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, announced it has combined with John T. Chipman & Company, LLP (JTC), an accounting and advisory firm based in Norwood, Massachusetts. JTC will operate under the BGM name immediately, with its partners and team continuing to serve clients from the Norwood office, marking BGM’s first Northeast presence in the Boston area.
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June 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Centri Business Consulting
- Target
- Altair Associates, Inc.
- Industry
- Accounting & Tax
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Centri Business Consulting acquired Altair Associates, a Minneapolis-based property and casualty insurance and reinsurance underwriting and claims advisory firm. The transaction closed on June 12, 2026, marking Centri’s first acquisition and expanding its Insurance Practice.
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May 4, 2026
- Buyer
- Frazier & Deeter
- Target
- Copeland Buhl
- Industry
- Accounting & Tax
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Frazier & Deeter, a Top 50 accounting and advisory firm, announced it has acquired Minneapolis-based Copeland Buhl. The strategic acquisition establishes FD’s first Midwest footprint and expands its presence across the Twin Cities and the broader Minnesota marketplace.
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November 16, 2023
- Buyer
- Nepsis, Inc.
- Target
- Sevenich, Butler, Gerlach & Brazil, Ltd.
- Industry
- Accounting & Tax
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Nepsis, Inc., a Minneapolis-based financial advisor and investment management firm, has acquired full-service tax, accounting and consulting firm Sevenich, Butler, Gerlach & Brazil, Ltd. (SBGB). The deal integrates SBGB into the Nepsis Family Office Framework to expand tax and accounting capabilities and enhance wealth management offerings for high-net-worth and family-owned business clients.
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January 11, 2021
- Buyer
- Think, LLP
- Target
- Black Line Group
- Industry
- Accounting & Tax
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Think, LLP acquired Black Line Group, a Minneapolis-area specialty R&D tax credit services firm. The acquisition expands Think’s capabilities in federal and state tax incentives while Black Line Group will continue operating under its existing leadership and staff.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which firms are active in Minnesota Accounting & Tax acquisitions?
In the listed announcements, recurring buyers include Frazier & Deeter, Centri Business Consulting, Nepsis, Inc., Think, LLP, and BGM.
What kinds of accounting and tax services are being expanded through these deals?
The page highlights expansions such as R&D tax credit services, federal and state tax incentive capabilities, tax/accounting and consulting offerings, and insurance-related underwriting and claims advisory support.
Are these acquisitions focused on the Twin Cities or broader Minnesota?
Several transactions involve firms based in Minnesota and describe growth across Minnesota’s broader marketplace, including Twin Cities and related regional coverage.
Do any deals involve combining operations across multiple states?
Yes. BGM combines with John T. Chipman & Company, LLP, with JTC partners and team continuing to serve clients from the Norwood, Massachusetts office while operating under the BGM name.
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