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BDO USA, LLP
Professional Services firm BDO
Expands to Alaska
Brings more expertise and service capabilities to the marketplace
O
n July 1, BDO
extended its geographic reach into
Alaska by acquiring Mikunda, Cottrell & Co. Inc.,
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the
largest
public
accounting firm in the state.
The acquisition brought
the Anchorage-based company under the corporate
umbrella of one of the largest professional service organizations in the country.
BDO was in a growth
mode, and Mikunda Cottrell presented an opportunity for the company to
expand its footprint and provide services in a different operating area, explained BDO Anchorage Office Managing Partner Jim Hasle. “I think it
will bring a lot of value to the Alaska
marketplace,” he said. “It will bring
in one of the world’s leading accounting firms and allow for some worldclass expertise.”
BDO is the brand name for BDO
USA, LLP, which provides assurance,
tax, financial advisory and consulting
services to a wide range of publicly
traded and privately-held companies.
For more than 100 years, BDO has
provided quality service through the
active involvement of experienced and
committed professionals.
The firm serves clients through 49
offices and more than 400 independent alliance firm locations nationwide. As an independent Member
Firm of BDO International Limited,
BDO serves multi-national clients
through a global network of 1,204 offices in 138 countries.
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Under the BDO brand, the former
Mikunda Cottrell office will operate
with a local touch backed by national
and international resources. The added expertise and service capabilities
will enable the Anchorage location
to offer a broader range of consulting
services and cater to different niches,
such as the energy sector and financial institutions. “We expect to continue to grow with BDO,” Hasle said.
Mikunda Cottrell—which had 110
personnel in Anchorage as of July
1—has been serving Alaskans since
1977. It has always endeavored to
provide real value to its client base, as
well as create a place that fosters real
careers and an environment where
people enjoy working. That philosophy matched well with BDO’s corporate culture.
BDO has distinguished itself as
a client-focused, value-driven company that nurtures talent and technical excellence. This is evidenced
by the recognition BDO has received
A L A S K A
B U S I N E S S
M O N T H L Y
from various industry
and business publications. Honors received
in 2013 and 2012 include Best Places to
Work for Recent Grads
(Experience, Inc.), Fifth
Best Firm To Work For
Among All National
Accounting Firms (Vault
Accounting 50), Top 50
Company for Executive Women (The National Association of
Female Executives), Best
& Brightest Companies
to Work For (101 Best &
Brightest and Corp! Magazine), 2012
Working Mother 100 Best Companies
(Working Mothers Magazine), and Diversity Leader Award (Profiles in Diversity Journal).
The legacy of BDO’s professional
accomplishments will continue in
Alaska at Mikunda Cottrell’s existing
Midtown location. Moreover, BDO’s
presence in the city will bring a depth
of resources to the entire state. Hasle
emphasizes that BDO has made a real
investment and commitment to the
Alaska marketplace. “We plan to be
here for the long haul,” he said. “Our
future plans are to serve this market
with distinction.”
BDO USA, LLP
Jim Hasle, Office Managing Partner
3601 C Street, Suite 600
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Phone: 907-278-8878 I Fax: 907-278-5779
bdo.com
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