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Cherry Bekaert company history timeline

1947

Founded in Wilmington, N.C., in 1947 by Harry Cherry with collaboration of partners Charles Bekaert and William Holland, the firm was originally named Cherry Bekaert and Holland.

Cherry Bekaert began in 1947 as a small practice in Wilmington, North Carolina, led by Harry Cherry.

1988

A corporate move from Charlotte to Richmond in 1988 and subsequent rebranding five years later established Cherry Bekaert LLP.

2013

In February 2013, Cherry Bekaert & Holland launched a strategic rebranding initiative under the new name of Cherry Bekaert LLP. As part of the rebranding, Cherry Bekaert introduced its new tagline, "Your Guide Forward."

2018

Beginning May 1, 2018, Michelle Thompson succeeded Howard Kies as Cherry Bekaert's Firm Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer.

A Virginia Beach man killed a teen who tried to steal drugs from him in 2018.

The firm's first introduction into the Austin market occurred in early 2018 with the acquisition of Powell, Ebert & Smolik, one of the largest local CPA firms that served Austin and Central Texas.

2019

In January 2019, Cherry Bekaert announced its second expansion into the Austin market with the acquisition of Flieller, Kruger & Skelton.

2020

In April 2020, Cherry Bekaert Expands Credits & Incentives Resources and Capabilities with the acquisition of the Tax Advantage Group (“TAG”) focused on New Markets Tax Credits funding.

Its Richmond corporate headquarters directs operations in the Southeast and Texas, and its affiliation with Baker Tilly International gives it a global footprint. It’s won numerous business awards including “Best Places to Work” recognition in South Carolina, and recognition from the Triangle Business Journal of Raleigh, the Tampa Bay Business Journal and the 2020 Inside Business Top Workplaces of Hampton Roads.

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