06 SEP 2024 / M&A UPDATES

Tighe Kress & Orr Joins EisnerAmper

- MYCPE ONE Insights Team

Summary

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Global business advisory firm EisnerAmper is set to merge with Illinois-based CPA firm, Tighe Kress & Orr (TKO). The merger, scheduled to be finalized in October 2024, is expected to strengthen EisnerAmper's market position, enhance service offerings and foster growth in the industry.

EisnerAmper, a leading global business advisory firm based in New York with FY23 net revenue of $848.7 million, has announced an exciting combination with Tighe Kress & Orr (TKO), a CPA firm located in Elgin, Illinois. The merger is expected to be finalized in October 2024.

About Tighe Kress & Orr

Founded in 2007, TKO operates with offices in both Chicago and Elgin. The firm boasts a team of five principals and approximately 100 colleagues, providing a wide range of services including tax, accounting, advisory, and assurance for startups and mid-market enterprises. TKO's client roster includes individuals, closely held businesses, and nonprofit organizations, showcasing its versatility and commitment to service.

Strategic Fit and Shared Values

Robert T. Tighe, Managing Principal of TKO, expressed enthusiasm about the merger, stating, “In addition to our expertise, integrity, responsiveness, and personalized service, TKO helps make its clients informed decision-makers—which adds tremendous value. We see these same qualities in EisnerAmper, which is why this move makes a lot of strategic sense.”

Jay Weinstein, Vice Chair of Industries and Markets at Eisner Advisory Group, also highlighted the alignment of values: “TKO really gets it. They listen to clients, work with them on tailored solutions, and strive for ongoing client growth. The professionals at TKO take a proactive, long-range approach, and those are the types of firms we want to team up with. We warmly welcome TKO to the EisnerAmper family.”

Expertise and Culture

Allan D. Koltin, CEO of Koltin Consulting Group, who advised on the merger, noted that “EisnerAmper continues to combine with high-performing firms, and TKO is no exception. TKO has also become a destination for entrepreneurial talent. While EisnerAmper continues to transform the profession, it has also found a way to keep a family-feel culture.”

The merger with Tighe Kress & Orr represents another strategic move for EisnerAmper, strengthening its position in the marketplace and enhancing its ability to provide tailored, high-quality services to a diverse client base. As the firms integrate, they look forward to leveraging their combined expertise to better serve their clients and foster growth in the industry.

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Tighe Kress & Orr Joins EisnerAmper

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