Calibre CPA Group, a leading full-service accounting and advisory firm focused on labor organizations, employee benefit plans and other tax-exempt organizations, as well as other business enterprises nationwide, announced today the combination with Steinberg, Steckler & Picciurro (SSP), a New York based accounting firm that has served labor organizations and employee benefit plans for more than fifty years.
Known for highly personalized service and coupled with a growing New York area client base, Calibre CPA Group felt the timing and need was right to expand its operations. The combination of the two firms provides many benefits for both its client base and employees including expanded capabilities, localized support, an exceptional network of clients, and access to a management team of seasoned professionals and market leaders.
“We knew that we wanted to expand and have a true presence in New York to be closer to our clients and other opportunities in the area,” said James Kokolas, Managing Partner, Calibre CPA Group. “The challenge was finding the right firm that shares our client-centric culture and approach. With SSP we knew we found that right fit. SSP has a stellar reputation in the industry built by providing exceptional service and demonstrated accounting expertise.”
SSP partner, Joseph Morello, added, “I am so proud of the team at SSP and the work we have performed on behalf of our clients. Joining forces with Calibre CPA Group validates the way we have chosen to operate the firm in an effort to provide the highest quality service to our clients. I am excited for this next chapter and what we can accomplish together.”
With the merger, Calibre CPA Group’s footprint expands to include offices in the Washington, DC, Chicago, IL and New York, NY metropolitan areas and provides clients with access to over 160 professionals.
About Calibre CPA Group
Calibre CPA Group is a full-service accounting and advisory firm with big capabilities. They focus on helping labor organizations, employee benefit plans and other not-for-profit organizations, as well as other business enterprises nationwide make a difference through proactive and value-added accounting, audit, taxation, forensic and risk advisory, and payroll compliance services. With offices in the Washington, D.C. metro area, Chicago, and now New York, their more than 160 specialists work hand-in-hand with labor unions, associations and other not-for-profits, employee benefit plans and business enterprises to help them stay ahead of financial developments and guide them through the complexities of accounting and reporting regulations. For more information go to, calibrecpa.com.
About Steinberg, Steckler & Picciurro
Founded in 1950, Steinberg, Steckler & Picciurro (SSP) is a regional accounting and consulting firm located in New York City. The firm currently has approximately twenty professional and administrative staff members all dedicated to providing accounting, auditing and consulting services to clients primarily in the Labor and Employee Benefits Plan Industries with a particular emphasis on Multiemployer Plans. For more information go to, www.sspcpas.com.
