Accounting & Advisory Firm

We take your growth personally.

For 70 years and counting, our CPAs and Advisors have empowered clients to make history through unique tax, assurance, and consulting strategies that have molded us into one of the Top 100 firms in the country.

OUR EXPERTISE

We transform big questions into clear actions.

Accounting is just the beginning. Our experts solve the most complex issues facing C-suite executives, department leaders, and owners of middle-market companies.

Assurance
Advisory

Assurance consulting for financials, benefits plans, and risk.

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Tax Advisory
& Services

State & local tax, international tax, and so much more.

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Transaction
Advisory

Due diligence and advisory for M&A and specialty transactions.

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ESOP
Advisory

Strategies to implement Employee Stock Ownership Plans

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Forensic and Dispute Advisory

Each case is unique. Just like we are.

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Human Resources Consulting

Empowering our employees to be the best version of themselves.

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Information Technology

Build Value. Assure Value. Protect Value.

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Valuation & Financial Opinions

Empowering growth by creating, measuring and protecting value.

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TRENDING INSIGHTS

Don’t Be Caught Off Guard By Deferred Revenues

Despite the fact that most restaurant operators have fairly straightforward revenue recognition as a point-of-sale business, deferred revenues can often catch a restaurant operator and franchisors off guard. While Generally […]

OUR POV

Ryan Kilpatrick

Director, Tax & Business Advisory Services

TRENDING INSIGHTS

Panera Bread Highlights The Need For Operators To Plan For Resilience

Panera Bread’s (Panera) recent outage disrupted the chain’s digital ordering systems, including online ordering, mobile app, and in-store kiosks and employee scheduling. For franchise operators, it highlights the vulnerability of […]

OUR POV

Doug Davidson

Director of Information Technology Services

TRENDING INSIGHTS

Franchising: Advertising Fund Management Best Practices

A key component to the success of a brand is marketing and advertising, which makes it a crucial part of running a successful franchised concept.  Marketing and advertising funds are […]

OUR POV

Kari Maue

Director, Assurance & Business Advisory Services

OUR DIFFERENCE

We believe personal
is better than big.

Unlike the big firms, our CPAs and Advisors focus on what's next to keep your business moving forward. Widely recognized for our workplace culture where diversity is valued and celebrated, we are pleased to empower growth of local businesses and the community through assurance, tax, and advisory services.

Find an Expert

We had been using one of the Big Four and ended up going with GBQ. They understand our business, have a great team, and give us great advice.

Jim Holloway

CEO & Treasurer, Contract Lumber

GBQ has our vested interest at heart as they serve us; that’s a differentiator. They understand our business and are invested in our success.

Mark Soloman

President & CEO, Primary Financial Company

GBQ has empowered me by changing as my business and personal needs have changed. At GBQ, I know all of my needs will be met.

Angela Petro

Founder, Owner, CEO, Together & Co. and Sweet Carrot

GBQ has so many different areas of expertise that there is always someone I can turn to that can answer my question.

Misty Marcum

CFO, SEA Limited
Speaking Engagement

Nonprofit Education Series: Cyber Security Training for Nonprofits

May 21, 2024

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Speaking Engagement

Restaurant MasterClass – Beyond the Menu: Building Resilience Against Ransomware for Restaurant Leaders

June 18, 2024

11:00 AM – 12:15 PM EDT

GBQ News & Updates

Don’t Be Caught Off Guard By Deferred Revenues

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Panera Bread Highlights The Need For Operators To Plan For Resilience

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Franchising: Advertising Fund Management Best Practices

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It’s Almost Time For A Midyear Checkup On Your Company’s Financial Health

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OUR MISSION

We exist to empower growth of our people, our communities, and our clients’ businesses.