MBAF Adds Rampell & Rampell, P.A., Expanding Presence in Palm Beach County

Miami, Florida, March 3, 2016 (Newswire.com) - Nationally recognized accounting firm MBAF announced that Palm Beach-based Rampell & Rampell, P.A., has merged into the firm effective February 1, 2016. The announcement was made by Richard Rampell , CEO of Rampell & Rampell, P.A., and Tony Argiz, Chairman and CEO of MBAF . With this merger, MBAF has more than $94 million in annual revenue and more than 500 employees internationally.

Rampell & Rampell was established by Richard Rampell's father, Edward Rampell, in 1959. Their existing office will be MBAF's office in Palm Beach. The same personnel at Rampell & Rampell will continue to offer the personalized and exemplary client service the firm has been known for. Additionally, 16 professionals will join MBAF, increasing the firm's expertise in various practice areas including income and estate taxation, governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, construction, real estate, retail, forensic accounting, litigation support, venture capital, private equity, and high net worth individuals and families.

"Aligning with MBAF allows us to enhance and strengthen our capabilities to the benefit of our clients, while increasing our reach throughout the United States," said Richard Rampell, CEO of Rampell & Rampell. "We share a similar view on the importance of having a strong corporate culture, delivering the highest level of client service, and being involved members of the community."

Employees will also be able to participate in MBAF's extensive professional and personal development offerings. Designed to equip the firm's professionals with the necessary tools to drive success in and out of the office, the program includes continuing education courses, training on the latest technology, management courses to build the next generation of industry leaders, public speaking seminars as well as fitness and cultural activities for employees and their families .

"We are committed to strategically growing MBAF's team of talented professionals, enhancing our practice areas and expanding our market presence, all with the end goal of better serving our clients," said Tony Argiz, Chairman and CEO of MBAF. "Joining with an established and respected firm like Rampell & Rampell allows us to do all three."

In addition to driving new business opportunities, Rampell & Rampell's clients will now have access to MBAF's affiliate network. It is comprised of WhiteOwl, a provider of business and financial management solutions, as well as Fiscal Management Associates, a consulting firm dedicated to strengthening nonprofit's financial and operational health.

For more information on MBAF and to learn more about the firm's client offerings, visit our website www.mbafcpa.com.

About MBAF

MBAF is ranked nationally as a Top 40 accounting and advisory firm by Accounting Today, and named one of the 2014 Top Five Best of the Best firms in the country by INSIDE Public Accounting, chosen for demonstrating long-term consistency and exceptional performance, regardless of outside factors. MBAF has more than 500 highly qualified principals and employees that serve domestic and international clients across a broad range of industries and practices in more than 44 countries and all 50 states. Its offices are located in New York, Valhalla (Westchester, NY), Miami, Coral Gables, Naples, Las Vegas, Baltimore, Boca Raton, Boulder, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and India.