BPM expands in Canada

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BPM LLP, a Top 50 Firm based in San Francisco, is expanding further in Canada by adding WBM Partners LLP, a firm with offices in the greater Toronto area and Calgary, with the deal expected to be completed by June 1.

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WBM provides accounting, auditing, and business advisory services to individuals and organizations across industries such as real estate and land development, hospitality, transportation, and professional services. In addition, WBM's family office offers a variety of services including tax planning, estate planning, tax services and family governance. 

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. BPM (formerly known as Burr Pilger and Mayer) ranked No. 33 on Accounting Today's 2025 list of the Top 100 Firms, with $260 million in annual revenue, 79 partners and 1,462 employees. BPM will add 37 professionals, bringing the firm's total Canadian locations to three and total colleagues to 125.

"WBM's dedication to excellence, integrity, and value-added service aligns perfectly with BPM's mission and values," said BPM CEO Jim Wallace in a statement Monday. "We are thrilled to welcome WBM to the BPM community. Together, we're well-positioned to help clients achieve their goals and bring a full suite of services to the Canadian market."

The deal comes at a fraught time for U.S.-Canada relations as tariff threats accelerate across both sides of the border. At least in the accounting profession, deals can still be made.

"Joining forces with BPM marks an exciting chapter for our clients, partners, and employees," said WBM managing partner Al Karim Moloo in a statement. "BPM's emphasis on professional development and innovation provides unparalleled opportunities for our team and ensures we can deliver even greater value to our clients. We are excited about the possibilities this combination brings."

Last month, BPM announced it would be creating a global network dubbed BPM Global Ltd., with its first network member firm, Enspira Financial, with offices in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. In 2023, BPM added two Las Vegas-based firms, Fair, Anderson & Langerman and RiMo Consulting, as well as O&S CPAs and Business Advisors in Long Beach, California. 


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