Firm Management
Baratz & Associates Acquires Fellow New Jersey CPA Firm
The top 400 firm, based in Marlton, NJ, went shopping in nearby Cherry Hill and bought Renzi Bernardi Suarez & Co.
Jan. 11, 2024
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Top 400 accounting firm Baratz & Associates, based in Marlton, NJ, went shopping in nearby Cherry Hill and bought CPA firm Renzi Bernardi Suarez & Co.
Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. The strategic acquisition of Renzi Bernardi Suarez & Co., led by Phil Bernardi and Ed Suarez, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to complement Baratz & Associates’ comprehensive service offerings.
Consisting of more than 65 people, Baratz & Associates has developed a well-established reputation for providing accounting, auditing, business acquisition, health care consulting, litigation support, tax planning, and valuation services to clients.
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“We are pleased to continue our growth plan and add Phil, Ed, and their team to our New Jersey base,” Managing Partner Raymond Giunta said in a statement. “The shared commitment to client satisfaction and similar cultures between our firms creates a strong foundation for a successful collaboration. Our combined synergies in nonprofit audit, tax and consulting services will further elevate our client experience.”
Established in 1992, Renzi Bernardi Suarez & Co. provides services to a wide variety of clients—from not-for-profits to entrepreneurial clients, partnerships, and sole proprietorships—over a wide number of industries. The firm’s services include auditing, accounting , reviews, compilations, tax return preparation and planning, forensic accounting, and litigation support.
“Our team is thrilled by the opportunity to join Baratz & Associates,” Ed Suarez said. “We look forward to working with a larger team in order to maximize the benefits to our clients.”