AAFCPAs Acquires McLaren & Associates CPAs, PC, Expanding Forensic Advisory and Tax Depth

Effective January 5, 2026, AAFCPAs and McLaren & Associates CPAs, PC have joined forces to deliver expanded forensic accounting, litigation support, business valuation, and tax advisory solutions. This means greater resources, expanded expertise, and continued commitment to our client base and the values our clients expect from both firms.

We are thrilled to welcome David S. McLaren, CPA, CGMA, CRFAC, ABGOV, RFI, CRFAU, a renowned forensic accountant, to our partnership team, enhancing our in-house forensic accounting, expert witness, and business valuation capabilities. Equally exciting is our opportunity to welcome 16 additional accomplished professionals whose expertise and dedication have made McLaren & Associates the trusted firm it is today. Among these talented individuals is esteemed Tax Partner Jennifer Chase-Williams, CPA, MBA, whose deep expertise further bolsters our tax advisory practice.

“This strategic integration reflects our shared values and vision for the future,” said Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, Managing Partner, AAFCPAs. “By welcoming McLaren & Associates into AAFCPAs, we expand our capabilities and reinforce our position as a leading advisory firm. In an AI-driven world where forensic accounting becomes ever more valuable to organizations facing escalated risk of financial and cybercrimes, this integration strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.”

McLaren & Associates has built a reputation for excellence. Notably, they have been voted the Best Forensic Accounting Firm in the region for the past eight consecutive years (2019–2026) and boasts a 97 percent success rate in the forensic accounting cases it takes on. David brings advanced credentials in accounting, forensic auditing, and investigative techniques—including Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), Certified Forensic Accountant (CRFAC), Government Forensic Accountant (ABGOV), Registered Forensic Investigator (RFI), and Certified Forensic Auditor (CRFAU)—underscoring his depth of expertise.

McLaren & Associates became a Certified B Corporation™ in 2019, making them the first accounting firm in New England to achieve this designation. Likewise, AAFCPAs became a Certified B Corporation last month. This shared commitment to community impact along with social and environmental responsibility demonstrates the deep cultural alignment we know is essential for our successful integration.

“Joining AAFCPAs allows us to expand our impact and stay true to our mission,” David explained. “Our clients will benefit from access to the full breadth of AAFCPAs’ business advisory solutions to support their continued growth. I have always loved the AAFCPAs tagline—Great Minds, Great Hearts—and everyone at McLaren is very excited about our bright future together.”

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About AAFCPAs

AAFCPAs is the premier CPA and consulting firm based in New England and considered an attractive alternative to national CPA firms by discerning clients who appreciate exceptional value. We provide audit, tax, accounting, and advisory solutions to nonprofit organizations, commercial companies, and wealthy individuals/estates. Since 1973, our sincere approach to business and service excellence has built a thriving 350+ employee firm driven by an altruistic mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all our constituents. AAFCPAs donates 10 percent of its net profits annually to nonprofit organizations.

AAFCPAs is an independent member of PrimeGlobal, the third largest CPA firm association in the world with 300+ member firms in over 100 countries. This provides our clients with seamless national and global coverage, along with an advantageous pay-as-you-use model.