Smart and Associates Merges with Grabush, Newman & Co.

Philadelphia (May 2, 2003) -- Philadelphia accounting firm Smart and Associates announced Thursday that it’s merging with Baltimore-based Grabush, Newman & Co.

Grabush, Newman brings 48 professionals to the deal, resulting in more than 350 personnel for the combined firm.

“The combination with Grabush, Newman & Co., P.A. further expands our ability to serve clients in the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area and brings us a very talented group of accounting and business advisory professionals,” said Jim Smart, Managing Partner of Smart and Associates. “Joining with a well-reputed firm like Grabush, Newman & Co., P.A. fits extremely well into our growth plans.”

Barry B. Bondroff, Managing Partner of Grabush, Newman & Co., P.A. said, "We are very excited to be joining the fastest growing business advisory and accounting services firm in the U.S. The combination of Smart and Associates and Grabush, Newman & Co., P.A. will bring together a wealth of experience and expertise which will allow us to expand our suite of solutions for our clients."

The combined companies will be headquartered at Smart and Associates’ office in Devon, PA and will also have offices in Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, New York, and Philadelphia.

-- WebCPA staff

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