Hurst and Hurst CPAs is pleased to announce the merger of Guilford Bookkeeping and Tax Services with Hurst and Hurst CPAs effective January 1, 2019. This merger will expand Hurst and Hurst’s offering in the small business and agriculture sectors. The combined firm will operate under the Hurst and Hurst CPA name which has earned a reputation for delivering superior service to small businesses and individuals. This merger will expand their client base and allow them to continue to deliver a broad suite of tax, accounting, and investment services as well as offer the latest technological platforms to their clients.
“This is an exchange between two people with deeply shared values,” said Robb Hurst, President of Hurst and Hurst CPAs. “John Guilford and I believe in treating clients with integrity, professionalism, and respect and, as a firm deeply ingrained in the small business, agriculture, and individual tax sectors,” Hurst said, “we believe Guilford’s clients complement ours very well. Mr. Guilford has an outstanding reputation for client service. I am looking forward to assuming his responsibilities as he begins a well-deserved transition into retirement. Hurst and Hurst has seen tremendous growth over the last five years and continues to seek opportunities to bring a first-class experience to its client base. We believe this is another step in that continuous journey.”
As a result of this merger, Mr. Guilford’s clients will have access to the talented pool of highly skilled tax planning and accounting professionals at Hurst and Hurst as well as the additional services they offer including personalized accounting, payroll, tax and investment advisory solutions that address the needs of their clients. Hurst says, “Our essential goal is to assist our clients in every aspect of their financial lives by providing the most personalized service available. We strive to help create and maintain financial stability and security for our clients in order for them to reach financial independence. “
He adds: “We are very excited about our future. Our goal is to build the best possible team with a long-term view for our clients. We look forward to fulfilling the high standards Mr. Guilford provided while building relationships and offering new opportunities.”