News Category Global Banking & Finance Reviews Accounting, Tax and Consulting Firm Cherry Bekaert Expands Footprint in Austin Offering Clients a Deeper Bench of Industry Expertise and Capabilities Accounting, Tax and Consulting Firm Cherry Bekaert Expands Footprint in Austin Offering Clients a Deeper Bench of Industry Expertise and Capabilities Cherry Bekaert announced its expanded footprint in the Austin, Texas market with the acquisition of three local accounting firms. Cherry Bekaert first entered the Austin market in early 2018 with the acquisition of Powell, Ebert & Smolik and continued to grow with the acquisition of Flieller, Kruger & Skelton in early 2019. This past July, the Firm acquired PMB Helin Donovan, growing its Austin-based practice to 13 partners and more than 75 associates. The Firms combined Austin practice will now be among the six largest CPA and consulting firms serving the area. Nationally Cherry Bekaert ranks in the top 25 CPA and consulting firms.