AAFCPAs, a US-based certified public accountant (CPA) and advisory practice, has acquired McLaren & Associates CPAs, PC, to expand its capabilities in forensic accounting, litigation support, business valuation and tax advisory services.
The agreement adds a team of 17 professionals to the AAFCPA.
In a statement, the AAFCPA said McLaren & Associates has a 97% success rate in forensic accounting cases.
As part of the integration, David S. McLaren, founder and managing partner of McLaren & Associates, will join AAFCPA as a Risk Advisory partner. McLaren holds multiple credentials in accounting and forensic disciplines.
The acquisition also brings Jennifer Chase-Williams to AAFCPA as a tax partner. Chase-Williams has 30 years of experience advising on complex business tax matters, including transactions, compensation planning and succession strategies. His experience also includes business valuation, forensic accounting and personal income tax.
Carla McCall, managing partner of AAFCPA, said: “This strategic integration reflects our shared values ​​and vision for the future.
“By welcoming McLaren & Associates to the AAFCPA, we expand our resources and capabilities and strengthen our position as a leading advisory firm.
“In an AI-driven world where forensic accounting becomes increasingly valuable to organizations facing increased risk of financial and cybercrime, this integration strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional results to clients.”
Both companies have Certified B Corporation status, which they cited as a point of alignment. McLaren & Associates became a B Corporation in 2019, the first accounting practice in New England to receive the designation. The AAFCPA achieved Certified B Corporation status in 2025.
David S. McLaren said: “Joining AAFCPA allows us to expand our impact and stay true to our mission. Our clients will benefit from access to AAFCPA’s full range of business advisory solutions to support their continued growth.”
“AAFCPA Strengthens Forensic Services with Purchase of McLaren & Associates” was created and originally published by International Accounting Bulletin, a brand owned by GlobalData.
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