CTM CPAs & Business Advisors Joins Its Practice with Withum
- CTM CPAs & Business Advisors joined WithumSmith+Brown, PC on May 1, 2025, expanding Withum's Midwest presence while CTM remains at its Lincolnshire, Illinois office.
- The merger followed CTM's 50 years of experience in accounting, tax, and consulting services and Withum's status as a top 25 national CPA firm with extensive resources.
- CTM brings a team of nearly 50 professionals, including its leadership group, whose expertise spans franchise, restaurant, real estate, manufacturing, and additional sectors, to enhance Withum's advisory, tax, and audit services.
- Managing Partners Steven Edelheit and Pat Walsh noted the union expands franchise client portfolios and client service, with Walsh saying it "grows our portfolio of franchise clients" and Edelheit promising to build lasting client relationships.
- The combination gives Withum a stronger Chicago foothold and provides CTM access to resources and technology expected to accelerate growth and support younger talent.
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CTM CPAs & Business Advisors Joins Its Practice with Withum
CHICAGO, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 1, 2025, CTM CPAs & Business Advisors (CTM), a public accounting, tax and business consulting firm headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL, joined its practice with WithumSmith+Brown, PC (Withum), a top 25 CPA and…
CTM CPAs & Business Advisors Joins Its Practice with Withum - Inside Public Accounting
Princeton, N.J.-based IPA 100 firm Withum (FY24 net revenue of $584.2 million) has announced Lincolnshire, Ill.-based firm CTM CPAs & Business Advisors, joined its practice, effective May 1. CTM’s four partners and approximately 50 team members will remain at their current Lincolnshire office. “We are very excited and eager to become part of the Withum team. Our client promise has always been to build long-term relationships through exceptional…
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