Effective January 1, 2015, Kane, Bowles & Moore, P.C., a Liverpool-based accounting and consulting firm, will merge with Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC, one of the largest locally owned and independent CPA firms in Central New York, and will operate under the Dermody, Burke & Brown name.

"We are very excited about this merger as it brings together two excellent firms in Upstate New York."

"This is a way for us to support our clients, their growth and the growth of the Upstate economy."

- Madelyn Hornstein, CPA, CEO at Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC

 "The combination of our two firms expands our scope of services and our footprint."

- Jim Kane, CPA, Partner of Kane, Bowles & Moore, P.C.

KANE, BOWLES & MOORE, P.C. MERGE WITH DERMODY, BURKE & BROWN, CPAs, LLC

Kane, Bowles & Moore, P.C., a Liverpool-based accounting and consulting firm, will merge with Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC, one of the largest locally owned and independent certified public accounting firms in Central New York.  Effective January 1, 2015, Kane, Bowles & Moore will operate under the Dermody, Burke & Brown name.

The combination of these two high caliber firms will enhance client service capabilities by providing additional resources and expanded services.  Dermody, Burke & Brown and Kane, Bowles & Moore share a similar foundation and commitment to the clients and community they serve.

“We are proud of our Upstate New York roots and this merger positions us to be part of the economic growth taking place in our community,” says Madelyn Hornstein, CPA, CEO of Dermody, Burke & Brown. “This is a way for us to support our clients, their growth and the development of this region – now and in the future.”  

According to Jim Kane, CPA, Partner of Kane, Bowles & Moore, “We look forward to expanding our scope of services and footprint as we will now be connected to over 100 top notch CPA firms through the global accounting firm affiliation, PKF North America.”  Kane adds, “Both firms are extremely excited about this merger and the opportunity for long-term growth.”

Kane, Bowles & Moore will be relocating to Dermody, Burke & Brown’s Syracuse office at 443 N. Franklin Street, Syracuse, NY 13204.  The converged firm will consist of over 90 talented professionals, including 45 CPAs.

About Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC

Founded in 1956, Dermody, Burke & Brown, which consists of approximately 80 employees, is one of the largest, locally owned and independent certified public accounting firms in Central New York.  The firm serves the region from three conveniently located offices in Syracuse, Auburn and New Hartford.  Over 75% of the firm’s client base is closely-held and family owned businesses.  Dermody, Burke & Brown is a member of PKF North America.

About Kane, Bowles & Moore, P.C.

Founded by Jim Kane, David Bowles and Jim Moore in 1983, Kane, Bowles & Moore is a highly reputable accounting firm in Central New York.  The firm consists of nine employees.  The firm has extensive experience in privately owned businesses, commercial banks, credit unions, construction contractors and in the retail, not-for-profit and governmental industries.