Maryland CPA firm Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn joins Sorren's national platform
What's the deal? Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn, a CPA firm based in Maryland, has joined Sorren, a national accounting and advisory platform. The move expands Sorren's geographic footprint and adds another established regional firm to its growing roster.
Why now? The accounting industry is in the midst of a consolidation wave, driven by succession challenges, talent shortages, and the rise of private equity-backed platforms seeking to roll up regional firms. Sorren has been actively building a national presence, and adding a Mid-Atlantic firm fits that strategy.
What could go wrong? Rapid platform-style consolidation in professional services can strain firm culture and client relationships. Integration risk is real — if legacy partners or staff feel sidelined, retention could suffer. Clients who chose a local firm for its personal touch may not welcome a shift toward a larger, more corporate structure.
The signal: This deal is part of a broader trend reshaping accounting. PE-backed aggregators like Sorren are snapping up mid-sized CPA firms at a rapid clip, betting that scale brings pricing power, technology efficiencies, and a deeper talent bench. For smaller firms facing a wave of partner retirements and difficulty attracting younger accountants, joining a platform increasingly looks like the path of least resistance. Expect more deals like this as the industry's fragmented landscape continues to consolidate.
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