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In The News > June 5, 2007
IN THE NEWS
June 5, 2007
New Bedford, Massachusetts. Hodgson Pratt & Associates, PC has joined the BDO Seidman Alliance, a nationwide association of independently owned local and regional accounting, consulting, business and technology firms. As an independent member of the Alliance, Hodgson Pratt and Associates can offer expanded services to clients by drawing on the resources of BDO Seidman, LLP, one of the nation’s leading professional services firms. BDO Seidman is the U.S. member firm of BDO International, one of the world’s largest accounting and consulting organizations.
“We are a firm that provides a wide range of professional accounting, tax and consulting services,” said John Hodgson, Managing Partner of Hodgson Pratt & Associates. “However, in this complex business environment, we realize that from time to time our clients need specialized services that we do not offer. This alliance allows us to retain our independence, while at the same time providing our clients with a wide range of consulting and technical services – nationally or internationally.” “We can literally call on expertise from BDO and fellow alliance members whenever there is a need,” adds James Pratt, Partner and Director of the Firm's Tax Practice. “We are really excited by what this means for our capacity to service our clients in an even more comprehensive way, and still be the independent local firm that we have always been.”
“In addition, we were extremely impressed by the shared passion for service that BDO and the Alliance are committed to,” stated Michele Pratt, Director of the Firm's Audit and Accounting Practice. “That is the foundation of everything we do, and we wanted an alliance that was committed to that same philosophy. We found it with the BDO Alliance.”
The BDO Seidman Alliance enhances its member firm capabilities through the availability of specialized professional services, comprehensive management consulting services, focused industry knowledge, customized state-of-the-art computer systems, and internal training programs, as well as marketing and human resources support.
“We believe the professionals of Hodgson Pratt & Associates share BDO Seidman’s commitment to exemplary client service and we want to welcome them into the BDO Seidman Alliance.” said Michael Horwitz, BDO Seidman, LLP Partner and Regional Director of Alliance Services.
About the BDO Seidman Alliance
The BDO Seidman Alliance is a nationwide association of independently owned local and regional accounting and consulting firms sharing a dedication to exemplary client service. These firms use the BDO Seidman Alliance to strengthen technical knowledge in all disciplines, share extensive domestic and global capability, explore new business opportunities, and secure and maintain clients. Members of the BDO Seidman Alliance are independent firms, and are referred to as “An Independent Member of the BDO Seidman Alliance.”
About BDO Seidman, LLP
BDO Seidman, LLP is a national professional services firm providing tax, assurance, financial advisory and consulting services to private and publicly traded businesses. For more than 90 years, BDO Seidman has provided quality service and leadership through active involvement of its experienced and committed professionals.
BDO Seidman serves clients through more than 35 offices and 250 independent alliance firm locations nationwide. As an independent member firm of BDO International, BDO Seidman serves clients by leveraging a global distribution network of resources comprised of nearly 600 member firm offices in 99 countries.
About Hodgson Pratt & Associates, PC
Founded in 1974, Hodgson Pratt & Associates, PC provides accounting and business consulting services to healthcare and not-for-profit organizations as well as closely-held and family businesses. The firm provides a full range of accounting and business services, including estate corporate and individual tax planning and preparation, business consulting and personal financial planning.
Hodgson Pratt & Associates, PC is located in the Rodman Candleworks Building, 72 North Water Street, New Bedford, MA, and can be reached at (508) 990-2600.