Smith + Howard Acquires JMM CPAs
January 31, 2024
Smith + Howard, a national tax, accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Atlanta, acquired JMM CPAs, a specialty employee benefit plan (EBP) audit practice headquartered in Chicago, effective January 31, 2024. The combined EBP practice will serve over 500 plans and comprises 30 dedicated EBP employees, expanding Smith + Howard's national footprint and specialized EBP capabilities.
- Buyers
- Smith + Howard
- Targets
- JMM CPAs
- Industry
- Accounting & Tax
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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