M&A roundup: KSM, KNAV and ATKG expand

ATKG Advisors LLC, a Regional Leader firm based in San Antonio, Texas, has added SPR PC, also in San Antonio, effective Nov. 1 

Founded in 1982, ATKG offers tax, advisory, assurance and litigation support services. In addition to its San Antonio headquarters, it has South Texas offices in Boerne, Spring Branch, and Laredo.

SPR, founded in 2004, specializes in tax, accounting, and advisory services, with a focus on value-added planning and consulting. The firm brings 42 professionals, including four partners, to ATKG, which now has a team of approximately 150 professionals, including 15 partners.

Last year, ATKG received an investment from Ascend, which is backed by the private equity firm Alpine Investors. As part of the deal, ATKG adopted an alternative practice structure.

“Our pairing creates a more robust, people-centric accounting and advisory  firm. Together, we’re better positioned to serve our people and our clients,” said ATKG CEO Eric Abati in a statement.  “For both ATKG and SPR, it’s always been about the people. We have the same idea that if we take really good care of our people, then our people will take really good care of our clients.”

ATKG ranked No. 20 on Accounting Today‘s 2024 Regional Leaders list of the Top Firms in the Southwest, with $13.8 million in annual revenue.

“As part of ATKG, our talent will have even greater opportunities to grow, which is really exciting,” said SPR managing partner Michael Perkins in a statement. “And our clients will benefit from expanded service offerings and enhanced technical depth. Both firms approach business the same way. We care deeply about our people and our clients. By joining forces, we’re stronger together. Now we have the scale and resources to bring even more value to the market. Plus, with ATKG as a growth partner, we’re better positioned to stay nimble and seize new opportunities.”