Mauldin & Jenkins, a Top 100 Certified Public Accounting and Advisory firm, is proud to announce a significant expansion of its geographical reach and service capabilities through a strategic merger with LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors, effective December 1.
As one of the largest independent accounting and business advisory firms in the region, LaPorte adds 178 professionals, including 38 Partners, and five office locations across the South Central U.S., effective immediately. The combined firm will operate under the Mauldin & Jenkins name, formally establishing Mauldin & Jenkins’ presence in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Covington, and Houma, Louisiana.
The combination strengthens Mauldin & Jenkins' ability to serve clients with intricate, multi-state operations, offering an expanded suite of services and deeper technical capabilities. Clients will benefit from specialized tax planning, assurance, and advisory solutions that are tailored to the unique economic landscapes of the region.
"This merger not only increases our reach into new dynamic markets; it is an enhancement of the expertise we bring to every client relationship," said Hanson Borders, Managing Partner of Mauldin & Jenkins. "LaPorte has a rich 80-year legacy of quality service, excellence and commitment to its people and its clients, as well as a value system that aligns perfectly with ours. This means increased access to specialized knowledge in complex assurance, tax, and advisory matters, as well as a broader suite of comprehensive services to support all aspects of our clients’ business and personal financial goals in Louisiana and the South Central U.S."
Founded in 1946, LaPorte’s shared culture, values, and commitment to excellence made the firm a natural fit.
Eric Bosch, President of LaPorte, who will join Mauldin & Jenkins as Regional Market Leader, emphasized the benefit to clients. “Joining Mauldin & Jenkins provides our clients with immediate access to national-firm resources and greater depth of specialization, all while maintaining the personalized, local service they have always relied upon. Our professionals will continue to work directly with the clients they serve, simply backed by the strength of a Top 100 firm. This is a clear win for our clients and our people.”
This merger increases Mauldin & Jenkins’ total number of professionals to over 750 across 19 offices. This expansion solidifies the firm’s position as a major provider of accounting and advisory services across the country.
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