The merger of LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors (LaPorte) and Mauldin & Jenkins (M&J) marks the beginning of a new chapter in client-focused excellence. By combining LaPorte’s deep regional roots with M&J’s century-long legacy and national reach, they have created an accounting powerhouse of over 800 professionals across 19 offices. This strategic alignment isn’t just about scale; it’s about providing clients with the sophisticated technical resources of a Top 100 firm while maintaining the local, trusted relationships they have relied on for decades.
M&J is a respected 100+ year-old firm, headquartered in Atlanta and serving clients across the country. The combined firm operates in 19 offices across eight states, including Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, North and South Carolina, and Tennessee.
The alignment of the two firms was a natural fit, driven by shared values and a deep commitment to client success. They had a decades-long history as members of an alliance of independent accounting firms and knew they shared similar workplace cultures. This included a strong focus on strategic advisory services beyond tax and assurance, and a similar focus on industries served, including government, construction, nonprofit, and healthcare, among others. With LaPorte’s strong presence in Baton Rouge, clients continue working with the same trusted team in the same location, while gaining access to M&J’s broader and more robust range of services.
