Top 100 Firm Smith + Howard acquired Horton, Lee & Burnett, an accounting and consulting firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, effective Nov. 26, 2024.
The deal is Smith + Howard's entry into Alabama, expanding its geographic footprint in the Southeast and extending its services to the region. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Horton, Lee & Burnett was founded in 1967 and offers accounting, auditing, tax and advisory services to real estate developers, health care providers, manufacturers, nonprofit organizations and automotive dealerships.
"Joining forces with Smith + Howard is an exciting step for our clients and our team," Brian Burnett, a partner at Horton, Lee & Burnett, said in a statement. "We share a common vision for delivering extraordinary service and practical solutions, and this move opens the door to new opportunities to serve our clients with a broader suite of services while continuing to fuel growth and innovation."
Smith + Howard ranked No. 85 on Accounting Today's Top 100 Firms list, with $74 million in revenue. The firm is based in Atlanta and has four offices, 30 partners and 265 employees. It was among the first accounting firms to take on
"This acquisition aligns with our strategy to combine organic growth with targeted expansions that add depth to our expertise and geographic reach," Smith + Howard CEO Sean Taylor said in a statement. "Horton, Lee & Burnett's exceptional team, client relationships and values well align with ours, and together we'll be able to provide even greater value to the businesses and individuals we serve."
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