AAFCPAs strengthens forensic services with McLaren & Associates purchase

AAFCPAs, a US-based certified public accountant (CPA) and advisory practice, has acquired McLaren & Associates CPAs, PC, to broaden its capabilities in forensic accounting, litigation support, business valuation and tax advisory services.

The deal adds a team of 17 professionals to AAFCPAs.

In a statement, AAFCPAs said that McLaren & Associates has a 97% success rate in forensic accounting cases.

As part of the integration, David S. McLaren, founder and managing partner of McLaren & Associates, will join AAFCPAs as partner, Risk Advisory. McLaren holds multiple credentials in accounting and forensic disciplines.

The acquisition also brings Jennifer Chase-Williams to AAFCPAs as tax partner. Chase-Williams has 30 years of experience advising on complex business tax matters including transactions, compensation planning and succession strategy. Her background also includes business valuation, forensic accounting and personal income tax.

AAFCPAs managing partner Carla McCall said: “This strategic integration reflects our shared values and vision for the future.

“By welcoming McLaren & Associates into AAFCPAs, we expand our resources and capabilities and reinforce our position as a leading advisory firm.

“In an AI-driven world where forensic accounting becomes ever more valuable to organisations facing escalated risk of financial and cybercrimes, this integration strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.”

Both companies hold Certified B Corporation status, which they cited as a point of alignment. McLaren & Associates became a B Corp in 2019, the first accounting practice in New England to receive the designation. AAFCPAs achieved Certified B Corporation status in 2025.

David S. McLaren said: “Joining AAFCPAs allows us to expand our impact and stay true to our mission. Our clients will benefit from access to the full breadth of AAFCPAs’ business advisory solutions to support their continued growth.”

“AAFCPAs strengthens forensic services with McLaren & Associates purchase” was originally created and published by International Accounting Bulletin, a GlobalData owned brand.

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