Firm Management
Clark Schaefer Hackett to Add CPA Firm Rolfes & Swisher
The top 70 accounting firm is set to acquire fellow Cincinnati firm Rolfes & Swisher in a deal that will become effective July 1.
Jun. 18, 2024
Top 70 accounting firm Clark Schaefer Hackett & Co. is set to acquire fellow Cincinnati CPA firm Rolfes & Swisher in a deal that will become effective on July 1.
Financial terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed. Owner Jim Swisher, partner Alan Rengering, and their team will be working from Clark Schaefer Hackett’s downtown Cincinnati office.
The partnership expands services and expertise in accounting, tax compliance, tax consulting, and business advisory services for closely held and family owned businesses.
“We are delighted to welcome Rolfes & Swisher to CSH. This partnership aligns with our strategic vision of providing comprehensive and specialized services to our clients. The expertise and professionalism that Jim and his team bring will be invaluable to our continued growth and success,” Kerry Roe, president of Clark Schaefer Hackett, said in a statement.
Gerald J. Rolfes & Associates, the predecessor to Rolfes & Swisher, was founded in 1969. In 2004, Jim Swisher purchased the practice and established Rolfes & Swisher.
“Over the years, I have had numerous opportunities to refer clients to CSH for services we did not provide. The professionalism and expertise displayed by CSH employees were exceptional. Joining CSH is the right decision for Rolfes & Swisher, as it allows us to offer a wider array of services and access to a superb team with deep expertise,” Swisher said.
Founded in 1938, Clark Schaefer Hackett has 600 employees across 10 offices, which are located in Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, and one in Mumbai.