BDO and Demers Hutson LLP announce Chatham merger
News Release
January 6, 2010
BDO is pleased to announce its merger with Demers Hutson LLP under the BDO name, effective January 1, 2010.
The combined firm will have a team of four partners supported by 17 client service personnel, who will offer various services, including assurance, taxation and advisory services. Our greater breadth of expertise will ensure that our existing and potential clients continue to receive quality service in and around Chatham.
Bruce Hutson of Demers Hutson commented, “Locally, BDO is well-known for its accounting and audit strength, and we are known for our business advisory services. There is no better merger than one where the strengths of the firms complement each other. Merging with BDO also gives our professionals the opportunity to access the resources of a larger firm, such as its comprehensive training programs for CA students and for changing audit standards.”
Keith Farlinger, CEO of BDO, expressed, “We are very excited to welcome the partners and staff of Demers Hutson LLP to our firm. Our collaboration will help us achieve a leadership position in Chatham and give local organizations access to truly local partners, supported by our Canadian firm and international network.”
Merging with Demers Hutson is also a clear indication of BDO’s proactive goal to enhance what we offer our clients, and confirms our commitment to growing our business in Chatham.
| Note to editors |
BDO is the sixth largest accounting and advisory firm in Canada with 95 offices nationwide. Our professionals have the expertise to serve owner-managed businesses, large enterprises, mid-market public companies, communities and non-profit organizations in a broad range of industries.
For over 40 years, Demers Hutson LLP and its predecessors have provided accounting and business advisory services to entrepreneurial companies in Chatham and across the country. The firm is committed to a long-term relationship with its clients, providing exceptional service, knowledge and expertise to help their clients achieve success.
BDO Canada LLP, a Canadian limited liability partnership, is a member of BDO International Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, and forms part of the international BDO network of independent member firms.
BDO is the brand name for the BDO network and for each of the BDO Member Firms.
The combined fee income of all the BDO Member Firms, including the members of their exclusive alliances, was $5.03 billion in 2009. The global network has 1,138 offices in 110 countries and more than 46,000 people provide advisory services throughout the world.
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| Contacts |
Rick Elliott
Chatham Managing Partner
BDO Canada LLP
Bruce Hutson
Partner
BDO Canada LLP
Gordon Lee
Director, Marketing & Communications
BDO Canada LLP
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519 354 1560
Fax: 519 354 9346
relliott@bdo.ca
Tel: 519 352 4130
Fax: 519 352 2744
bhutson@bdo.ca
Tel: 416 369 3050
Fax: 416 367 3912
glee@bdo.ca |
