Mauldin & Jenkins Acquires Plush Smith P.A.

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mauldin & Jenkins is proud to announce the acquisition of Plush Smith P.A., a Sarasota, Florida accounting and consulting firm. This acquisition increases Mauldin & Jenkins’ office locations to 9 across the Southeast.

Plush Smith, managed by its founder, Carla Plush Smith, CPA, has provided tax, financial reporting, and consulting services to individuals, fiduciaries, commercial businesses and other organizations since 2011.

“In seeking a succession partner, we looked for a firm which would continue the level of client service Plush Smith became known for,” Smith said. “Competency, empathy, and accessibility are among the qualities the Sarasota based Mauldin & Jenkins team will bring to our wonderful market.”

Plush Smith’s proven success adds to the wealth of services Mauldin & Jenkins offers. Providing quality work to clients, building a firm that stands the test of time, and providing opportunities for employees remain Mauldin & Jenkins' key objectives.

We are very excited about this acquisition and increasing our Firm’s presence in the growing Sarasota market. Plush Smith’s reputation for excellent client service aligns well with our Firm’s core values and mission. We believe this transaction is a natural fit for both Firms and beneficial for all clients involved. We look forward to continuing Plush Smith’s long-standing history of helping their tax and advisory clients reach their goals and objectives from our new Sarasota location. -Wade Sansbury, Partner, Florida Practice Leader

About Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC

Mauldin & Jenkins is a Top 100 Certified Public Accounting firm recognized annually by Inside Public Accounting and Accounting Today providing assurance, tax and advisory services to clients in the southeast since 1918. The firm now has over 330 employees and nine offices located across the Southeast, including Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The firm serves clients in a range of industries including governmental, banking, health care, construction, not-for-profit, financial services, film & entertainment, entrepreneurial, and higher education. For additional information, please visit www.mjcpa.com.