On March 31, 2024, BBD LLP (BBD), a public accounting, tax and advisory firm dedicated to serving nonprofit and government organizations headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, will join its practice with WithumSmith+Brown, PC (Withum), a nationally recognized CPA and advisory firm with 23 offices, and annual revenue of $540M, ranking in the top 25 firms in the country. BBD’s five partners and 40 team members will be added to the Withum roster, remaining at their current Philadelphia office location at 1835 Market Street, Suite 300. Withum’s current Philadelphia office is located conveniently in the same building, residing in Suite 1710.

BBD is pleased to announce and celebrate the promotion of an exceptional group of professionals.

BBD is thrilled to announce that the firm has been recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as a Best Place to Work for a remarkable seventh consecutive year. 

A Message From BBD's Not-For-Profit Group Managing Partner, Adam Watson:

BBD is well known for our Not-For-Profit and Government Group’s unique dedication to the accounting, audit and tax needs of our more than 500 clients.  BBD has a separate practice area dedicated to the service of the investment management industry.  We have announced today that this practice area, BBD’s Investment Management Group, is being acquired by Cohen & Company. 

While we are pleased for our friends in the firm’s Investment Management Group and excited for their next chapter,  it’s very important to note that this acquisition will not impact any of our not-for-profit or government clients.  No partners or staff who serve not-for-profit or government clients are involved in this transaction.  Please be assured that the team that serves your organization today will not change as a result of this acquisition.

A Message From BBD's Investment Management Group Managing Partner, Jim Kaiser:

We are pleased to announce the exciting news that our firm’s Investment Management Group will be acquired by Cohen & Company (Cohen). 

Many of our clients and industry friends are familiar with the team at Cohen.  Like many of you, we’ve respected and followed the firm closely for two decades.  We’ve competed heartily against one another and in some cases along the way have served common clients as well.  We’ve also always known that we share an unwavering focus on relationships and quality.

And so, after months of discussions and thoughtful consideration, we find the opportunity to join forces with a firm that shares so many of our values, goals and vision for the future to be compelling.

An important part of life at BBD is paying forward our own good fortune and acting on our responsibility to those with need in our communities. In the spirit of community, our firm sponsors hands-on service opportunities each month. Each project provides positive impact for those in need as well as an opportunity for collaboration and teambuilding. We truly value our opportunities to give back and support our communities in meaningful acts of service. We are thankful for the continuous opportunities to serve our communities. As we prepare for a new year, we are reflecting on another meaningful year of service.

BBD's Investment Management Group was proud to sponsor and attend the seventh annual Philadelphia Fund Alliance Gala, which was held Thursday, November 3 at the Kimmel Cultural Campus and benefited local nonprofit Commonwealth Youthchoirs.

BBD's Not-For-Profit and Government Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Melissa Dunn to partner.

BBD is pleased to announce the promotion of Erin McClafferty, the firm’s practice development director, to partner.

BBD is thrilled to announce that the firm has been recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as a Best Place to Work for a remarkable sixth consecutive year.

BBD is pleased to announce and celebrate the promotion of an exceptional group of professionals.

BBD has been chosen by industry peers as the Best ETF Auditor in the 2021 ETF Express US Awards.

BBD is thrilled to announce that it is the only accounting firm recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as a 2021 Best Place To Work.  This is the firm's fifth consecutive win.  BBD has been named a Best Place To Work by the Philadelphia Business Journal each year since 2017.

BBD is pleased to announce that Jonathan V. Mather, CPA has joined BBD's Investment Management Group as a senior manager.

BBD's Investment Management Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Stacy D'Artagnan to principal.

BBD is pleased to announce that James S. Lelko, CPA, MST has joined BBD's Investment Management Tax Group as a director.

BBD's Not-For-Profit and Government Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Carl Hogan to partner.

BBD is pleased to announce the addition of audit partner Rich Wagner to the firm's Investment Management Group.

BBD is pleased to announce the addition of Keunmi (Kelly) Sciuchetti to the firm's Investment Management Tax Group.

BBD is proud to support the Philadelphia Fund Alliance 2020 Virtual Auction for the benefit of Coded by Kids.

BBD is thrilled to announce that the firm has again been recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the Best Places To Work.  This is the firm's fourth consecutive win.  BBD has been named a Best Place To Work by the Philadelphia Business Journal each year since 2017.

BBD is pleased to announce the addition of Brian Page to the firm's growing Not-For-Profit Group.  Brian joins BBD’s partnership from Grant Thornton, where he led the firm’s services for not-for-profit organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region.

BBD will be at each of the colleges and universities below during recruiting season this fall. Come talk with us about what it's like to work at BBD; we'd love to meet you!

BBD is thrilled to announce that the firm has again been recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the Best Places To Work. BBD also was named a Best Place To Work in 2017 and 2018.

On the heels of earning the Philadelphia Business Journal Best Place to Work distinction for the third year in a row, BBD hosted its annual Summer Experience program for college accounting students on Wednesday, June 19. 

On June 11, BBD traveled to Ellendale, Delaware and Selbyville, Delaware to volunteer with Sussex County Habitat for Humanity for the second year.

BBD firm members taught financial concepts to fifth grade students at the Add B. Anderson Elementary School in the School District of Philadelphia on May 9.  

Don't miss BBD's holiday Throwback Thursday video greeting, featuring firm members from holidays past!

BBD was proud to sponsor and attend the third annual Philadelphia Fund Alliance Gala, which was held Thursday, November 1 at The Logan Philadelphia and benefited the local nonprofit Take A Breather Foundation.

BBD will be at each of the colleges and universities below during recruiting season this fall. Come talk with us about what it's like to work at BBD; we'd love to meet you!

In continuation of BBD's cherished tradition of service and our summer 2018 service projects, firm members volunteered with the two Philadelphia Ronald McDonald Houses in July and August, preparing dinner for residents at each location.

BBD is thrilled to announce that the firm has again been recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the Best Places To Work. BBD was also named a Best Place To Work in 2017.

BBD hosted its first ever Summer Leadership Program for local university students on Wednesday, June 20. 

In continuation of BBD's cherished tradition of service, firm members traveled to Ellendale, Delaware on June 12 to volunteer with Sussex County Habitat for Humanity.

On Thursday, March 22, Not-For-Profit Group partner Steve Glueck led a discussion titled "Anatomy of IRS Audits for Nonprofits" for the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants' (PICPA) podcast series, CPA Conversations. 

We invite accounting students to submit an application for BBD's inaugural, one day Summer Leadership Program. 

From all of us at BBD, we wish you and your family a healthy, happy and prosperous year ahead!

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) has been approved by Congress and signed by President Trump. 

BBD was proud to sponsor and attend the second annual Philadelphia Fund Alliance Gala, which was held Thursday, November 2 at The Logan Philadelphia and benefited the local nonprofit Cradles to Crayons.

On Tuesday, November 7, at 10:00 a.m. Not-For-Profit Group partner Steve Glueck will present "Risk Assessment: The Key to Both Large and Small Nonprofit Organizations" at the Regional Foundation Center at Parkway Central Library in Philadelphia. 

Join us on November 9 at 2:00 p.m. EST for our newest Webinar, "SEC Modernization Is Here- What You Need To Know." 

Jim Dembesky, an audit supervisor in our Investment Management Group, authored an article for the Fall 2017 issue of the Pennsylvania CPA Journal, the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountant's (PICPA) quarterly magazine.  

We invite you to view our 2017 campus recruiting calendar, below. Look for us on your campus this year, and come talk with us about what it's like to work at BBD. 

BBD firm members attended the Philadelphia Business Journal's event on August 10 at The Fillmore Philadelphia to celebrate and accept our award as a 2017 Best Place To Work. 

BBD is thrilled to announce that the firm has been recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the 2017 Best Places To Work.

BBD’s ninth annual Week of Service took place Sunday, June 4 through Friday, June 9. Our annual Week of Service was created in 2009 as an opportunity for all staff in our firm to give back. Each year, all firm members are invited to spend a week volunteering at the expense of the firm.

BBD is very pleased to announce Christi Rovner's return to BBD.  Many of our clients will remember that Christi previously worked with the firm for nearly a decade and was an audit manager in the Investment Management Group.

BBD was proud to sponsor the inaugural Women in Nonprofit Leadership Conference: The PowHer of Working Together, which was held Wednesday, April 5 on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. 

CHEERS TO 2017!

We wish you and your family all the best in this new year!  You may remember our holiday-inspired infographic from last year that explored how we at BBD celebrate the holidays.  We had so much fun creating and sharing our infographic last year that we decided we'd do it again.  This holiday season, we're excited to share an infographic about our celebration of the New Year.  Enjoy!

BBD is excited to announce our new CPA Exam Loan Program.

We invite you to view our 2016 campus recruiting calendar, below. Look for us on your campus this year, and come talk with us about what it's like to work at BBD. 

BBD’s eighth annual Week of Service took place Friday, June 10 through Friday, June 17.

On Thursday, May 19, Not-For-Profit Group partner Steve Glueck presented at the 14th annual Nonprofit Institute, co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and the Charitable Organizations Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

No other CPA firm in the Philadelphia market has committed to the audit and tax needs of the not-for-profit community like BBD.

From all of us at BBD, we wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season and all the best in 2016!

On Sunday, June 7, 2015, 17 BBD firm members traveled 10 hours to Eastern Kentucky for the firm’s annual week of service.

BBD is pleased to announce the promotion of Greg Kieselowsky to audit partner in the firm’s Investment Management Group.

From all of us at BBD, we send warm holiday greetings to you and your family and wish you all the best in 2015!