GBQ Partners, a tax, accounting, and consulting firm headquartered in Columbus, US, has acquired Wirth Lowe Wissemeier CPAs (WLW).
The acquisition, which became effective from 16 December 2024, aligns with GBQ’s aim to grow and enhance community engagement.
WLW’s team now serves clients from GBQ’s Cincinnati office, located at 4030 Smith Road, Suite 400.
GBQ Cincinnati office managing director Chad Williams said: “The commitment and effectiveness of the WLW team’s mission to empower their clients with the knowledge and resources necessary to grow their businesses and organisations over the years has been impressive.
“The drive and purpose they bring to each engagement are in complete alignment with GBQ’s mission and objectives. WLW is a welcome addition to the GBQ family, and we look forward to working together to further empower our region’s business community with our combined expertise and experience.”
The acquisition has led to the integration of WLW’s tax and accounting experts into GBQ’s workforce.
Glenn Wissemeier and Beth Herman have joined GBQ as partners, bringing with them experience in financial statement accounting, business and individual income tax, and consulting services.
WLW’s origins date back to the mid-1980s, founded by Robert Wirth and Steven Lowe.
Glenn Wissemeier joined the firm in 2004 after a tenure at Grant Thornton and became a partner in 2006, subsequently adding his name to the firm.
Beth Herman’s partnership began in 2009, following her roles at Grant Thornton and Cincinnati Bell.
Glenn Wissemeier said: “Joining forces with GBQ is a natural next step in our own story.
“Our clients are gaining a wealth of knowledge and experience of a Top 100 CPA firm while maintaining the personalised service and attention they have come to know and expect from working with the WLW team.”
This move follows GBQ’s recent internal promotions earlier in January 2025.
This includes promotion of forensic and dispute advisory services director Mallory Ashbrook, IT assurance and business advisory services director Steve Boston, and assurance and business advisory services director Tobin Perrill to partner status.
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