Cherry Bekaert was founded in 1947 and has spent more than 75 years evolving to serve clients better. What began in Wilmington, North Carolina grew into one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing accounting and advisory firms — ranked #1 for growth by Accounting Today in 2024. In 2022, a strategic investment from Parthenon Capital accelerated the Firm's expansion, while the Cherry Bekaert brand continues to unite Cherry Bekaert LLP, a licensed CPA firm providing attest services, and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, which delivers tax and business advisory services. Today, with more than 3,000 professionals and a presence across the country, Cherry Bekaert combines the deep resources of a nationally recognized firm with the hands-on, partner-level service that middle-market clients depend on. As a member of Allinial Global, we extend that reach across 268 firms in 109 countries, bringing clients access to the expertise, niche knowledge and geographic coverage they need to compete anywhere in the world.

We are a collective of 3,000 accountants, tax advisors, consultants, digital specialists and industry experts united by a single purpose: to create shared success through teamwork, energy and expertise. Our people are our greatest asset — professionals who bring their authentic selves to work every day and who are inspired by the clients, communities and colleagues around them. We lead with a client-first mindset, combining deep industry knowledge with a culture of collaboration that puts a hands-on, connected network behind every client relationship. We are curious explorers who approach today's business challenges with forward-thinking strategies, and innovative guides who are actively reimagining what the future of the middle market looks like. Whether you are looking for an audit partner, a digital transformation advisor, a tax strategist or a trusted sounding board, you will find the same commitment to excellence across every practice and every team.

Cherry Bekaert provides digitally driven, industry-aligned advisory, assurance and tax services tailored to the unique needs of middle-market organizations. Our service capabilities span Accounting and Assurance, Tax Services, Digital Advisory, CFO Advisory, Risk and Cybersecurity, Transactions, Strategic Financing, Outsourced Services and People and Workforce Solutions — supported by deep expertise in technologies ranging from Microsoft Dynamics and Sage to Deltek, Unanet and artificial intelligence platforms. Across more than ten industries — from Financial Services, Healthcare and Life Sciences and Government Contracting to Private Equity, Real Estate and Manufacturing — our teams develop highly tailored solutions designed to drive growth, address challenges and deliver efficiency. We are not just solving for today. We are reimagining end-to-end transformation so that our clients are positioned to meet whatever comes next.

At Cherry Bekaert, making a difference is not a tagline. It is the mission at the root of everything we do — for our clients, for our people, for our communities and for the accounting and advisory professions we serve. We believe that when teamwork, energy and expertise come together around a shared purpose, the results reach well beyond the balance sheet. This commitment shapes how we build client relationships, how we invest in our people's growth and how we show up in the communities where we live and work. Every engagement, every solution and every recognition we earn is a reflection of that purpose made real.

Everything we do at Cherry Bekaert flows from six core values we call IMPACT: Integrity, Mutual Respect, Passion for Excellence, Accountability, Collaboration and Trust. These shared principles are not aspirational statements posted on a wall — they are guiding forces that shape how we make decisions, how we treat one another and how we serve our clients. Integrity means we lead with honesty and transparency in every interaction. Mutual Respect means every voice is heard and valued. Passion for Excellence drives us to deliver the highest-quality work, always. Accountability means we own our commitments and our outcomes. Collaboration is how we unlock the best thinking across our Firm and for our clients. Trust is what we earn each day through consistent, client-centric action. Together, these values bring our purpose to life and define what it means to make an IMPACT.

Clients choose Cherry Bekaert because we bring the best of both worlds: the breadth of a nationally ranked firm and the genuine, hands-on engagement of a trusted local advisor. With over 75 years of experience, a team of more than 3,000 professionals and membership in Allinial Global — spanning 268 firms across 109 countries — we have the scale to tackle complex, multi-dimensional challenges while maintaining the agility to respond quickly to your specific circumstances. Our focus on the middle market means we understand your unique pressures, opportunities and growth ambitions. Our culture of collaboration ensures you are never working with a single generalist; you are working with a connected network of specialists across tax, audit, digital, risk, transactions and beyond. We combine current, digitally aligned solutions with deep industry expertise to guide you forward at every stage of your journey — from growth and transformation to transactions and beyond.

The Cherry Bekaert Foundation, established in 2022, is our formal commitment to making a positive difference in the communities where we live and work. Guided by three focus areas — Basic Needs, Community Resources and Education — the Foundation supports national and local organizations through volunteerism, financial grants and employee-driven giving. We empower our people to connect with volunteer activities throughout the year, provide resources and training to inspire philanthropy, and give to causes that create meaningful impact. A signature initiative is our national sponsorship of Junior Achievement USA, the nation's largest organization dedicated to equipping young people with the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future and make smart financial choices. Through this partnership, Cherry Bekaert employees volunteer in schools and communities year-round, teaching life skills and financial literacy to the next generation. Because we believe our brightest future is in tomorrow's youth — and that by working together, we can build a better tomorrow for all.

At Cherry Bekaert, our Firm thrives on each of us bringing our authentic selves every day. We believe that together we are stronger through our unique abilities, backgrounds and differences — and that an inclusive, engaging environment is not just the right thing to build, it is how we do our best work for clients and communities alike. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is lived through our shared IMPACT values. We are intentional about creating spaces where every person feels heard, respected and celebrated. This means active Employee Resource Groups that provide platforms for connection, support and meaningful diversity initiatives; educational opportunities covering cultural awareness, inclusive leadership and related topics; and inclusive practices that support flexible work arrangements, employee wellness and healthy work-life balance. Here, everyone is welcome to find their space and create their future.