Baker Tilly to Expand Southeast Presence with Addition of KraftCPAs

Business Wire

4 hours ago

CHICAGO & NASHVILLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading advisory, tax and assurance firm Baker Tilly announces its intent to acquire KraftCPAs PLLC (KraftCPAs), a Nashville-based accounting and advisory firm with a decades-long track record of service and specialization across key industries. The combination marks another milestone in Baker Tilly's strategic growth, further expanding its footprint in the Southeast and enhancing its ability to serve clients in one of the nation's fastest-growing markets.
For more than 60 years, KraftCPAs has built a strong reputation for client service, integrity and deep industry knowledge across assurance, tax and advisory services. The firm's expertise spans construction, healthcare, manufacturing, nonprofits, professional services, real estate and private equity.
'Our firms share a commitment to high-quality service and a culture rooted in collaboration and integrity,' said Chris Hight, chief manager of KraftCPAs. 'By joining Baker Tilly, we're expanding what's possible for our clients and giving our team exciting new paths to grow and thrive.'
The Nashville market continues to experience rapid growth and transformation. KraftCPAs's strong local presence and industry specialization, combined with Baker Tilly's national scale and resources, position the combined firm to meet increasing demand for specialized, forward-looking solutions.
'This combination is about bringing together two like-minded firms to better serve our clients and communities,' said Monica Dalwadi, Baker Tilly managing principal – Eastern U.S. 'KraftCPAs brings not only deep local roots, but also industry expertise that strengthens our presence in the Southeast — a region where we're focused on strategic, long-term investment.'
The combination with KraftCPAs follows Baker Tilly's recent merger with Moss Adams, creating a firm with enhanced national scale and industry-leading capabilities. Together, these moves reflect Baker Tilly's bold strategy to deliver more for clients — wherever they do business — and foster growth for professionals within the organization.
Allan Koltin, CEO of Koltin Consulting Group, who advised both firms on the combination, said: 'KraftCPAs is highly respected in the Nashville business community with a long history of trusted leadership. Their decision to join Baker Tilly is a smart, strategic move that positions both firms for continued success and growth in a competitive market.'
About Baker Tilly (bakertilly.com)
Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 143 territories, with 47,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $7 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Founded in 1958 by the late Joe Kraft, KraftCPAs PLLC is one of the largest independent certified public accounting firms in Tennessee with a staff of more than 250 people. KraftCPAs has offices in Nashville, Chattanooga, Columbia, and Lebanon. For information, visit www.kraftcpas.com.