Local Accounting Firms Announce Merger

December 28, 2009

The local accounting firms of DeLeon & Stang, CPAs & Advisors and Hull & Associates CPAs recently announced a merger.  Effective December 1, 2009 Hull & Associates will be recognized as DeLeon & Stang.  Clients will be served in DeLeon & Stang’s Gaithersburg office and Hull & Associates former office in Annapolis. 

“We view this merger as a significant benefit for all of our clients and employees,” says Al DeLeon, CPA, PFS, Partner of DeLeon & Stang.  “Combining our resources and knowledge base is a tremendous win for our clients.”

Founded in 1984, DeLeon & Stang, Certified Public Accountants and Advisors, is one of the Mid-Atlantic’s premier accounting firms, providing the highest quality accounting, tax, audit, advisory, financial, business and professional services to both individuals and organizations.  DeLeon & Stang has a staff of over 25 professionals dedicated to providing business, individual and advisory services. The firm also sustains industry expertise in a number of areas such as not-for-profits, small to medium-sized businesses, government contractors, credit unions and hospitality organizations.

“Our first priority has always been to provide the best service possible to our clients.  We feel confident the merger enhances our ability to fulfill this objective,” said Jim Hull, Managing Partner of Hull & Associates.  “We believe this move allows us to more effectively serve as a trusted advisor to our clients.”

Hull & Associates CPAs was established in 2003.  The firm primarily serves clients in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Northern Virginia from their Annapolis, Maryland office.  Hull has been recognized by SmartCEO Magazine as one of Maryland’s top CPAs and Business Advisors.

The merged practices will retain the name DeLeon & Stang, CPAs and Advisors and the Gaithersburg office location will remain the same.  DeLeon & Stang will also maintain office location at the former Hull & Associates facilities at 121 Cathedral Street, Suite 2A, Annapolis, MD 21401.  The professionals at DeLeon & Stang can be contacted at (301) 948-9825 in Gaithersburg or (443) 458-4224 in Annapolis.  For more information about DeLeon & Stang, visit their website at http://www.deleonandstang.com.