Haskell & White Expands Mergers & Acquisition Practice

IRVINE, Calif. – Haskell & White LLP, one of Southern California’s largest independently owned accounting, auditing and tax consulting firms today announced the addition of Gary L. Curtis as a partner in the firm’s Mergers & Acquisition Practice in its Irvine office.

With more than 20 years of experience at Big 4 accounting firms, Curtis will assist clients at Haskell & White through specialized mergers and acquisitions transactions and provide due diligence, structuring and post-transactional tax services. He extensive background includes providing business advisory and accountancy practices to middle- to large-market companies.

“The Mergers & Acquisitions Practice is a key and growing area for Haskell & White. With his expertise, Gary will be a significant addition to the team as we continue to provide sophisticated corporate tax consulting to our clients, especially in the area of mergers and acquisitions,” said Wayne Pinnell, managing partner at Haskell & White. “Gary has a keen depth of knowledge of the accounting industry and the business marketplace.”

Curtis is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, California Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Orange County Chapter of Association of Corporate Growth. He is a resident of Trabuco Canyon, Calif.

About Haskell & White LLP

Haskell & White LLP is one of the largest independently owned accounting, auditing and tax consulting firms in Southern California, specializing in servicing public and private middle-market companies. With locations in Irvine and San Diego, Haskell & White combines the expansive services, knowledge, experience and reach of national and international accounting firms with the personal attention, responsiveness and value of a local organization. Haskell & White works with companies in a broad range of industries including real estate, manufacturing, distribution, technology, and retail. The firm provides solid expertise and services to its clients in the tax and audit disciplines, including advising SEC registrants and consulting on mergers and acquisitions. Further information on Haskell & White can be found on the firm’s website, www.hwcpa.com.