The Roundup: Significant developments in accounting from around the state

• Eisner Advisory Group admitted 31 new partners, its largest class ever
• NJCPA kicked off its 16th annual food drive benefiting CFBN
• Sax to acquire Maddaloni, Nydick & Keenan PC

Eisner Advisory Group

Eisner Advisory Group LLC welcomed the largest class in its history this fall. The business advisory firm announced it admitted 31 new partners, effective Oct. 1. Among the group, several are based in Eisner’s Iselin office:

• James Agar – Advisory, Financial Advisory Services
• Ryan Berman – Assurance, Commercial Services
• Denisse Moderski – Tax
• Nicholas Montorio – Tax
• Alyssa Rausch – Tax, Private Client Services
• Douglas Tapp – Tax

“This class of 31 new partners highlights the extent of the firm’s rapid, significant growth across all our service lines, industry specializations, and geographies. More importantly, it shows the numerous career opportunities open to our talented practitioners,” commented EisnerAmper CEO Charly Weinstein. “We heartily welcome these deserving new partners and look forward to even greater heights of service to our clients and communities.”

NJCPA food drive

The New Jersey Society of Certified Professional Accountants launched its 16th annual food drive this fall to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey.

NJCPA’s Emerging Leaders Council organized the campaign, which will accept both physical and online donations through Nov. 14.

Last year, NJCPA collected more than 2,300 pounds of nonperishable items in addition to $22,000 in online contributions. Since 2010, the association says it has donated nearly 30,000 pounds of food to CFBNJ.

Celebrating 50 years in 2025, CFBNJ works with more than 800 community partners in 15 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. It provides more than 90 million meals annually, NJCPA said.

Financial donations are accepted at njcpa.org/fooddrive. Non-perishable food items can be dropped at participating office locations, below, or by appointment at NJCPA’s base at 105 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 300, in Roseland. For the latter, contact Susan Dyer at [email protected].

• Alloy Silverstein, 900 N. Kings Highway, Suite 100, Cherry Hill
• Bowman & Co. LLP online only
• CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA), 293 Eisenhower Parkway, 2nd Floor, Livingston
• Deloitte, 110 Morris St., Morristown
• Forvis Mazars USA LLP, 200 S. Wood Ave., Suite 125, Iselin
• Paymedia LLC, 383 Ridgedale Ave., Suite 2A, East Hanover
• PKF O’Connor Davies LLP, 20 Commerce Drive, #301, Cranford
• Prager Metis LLP, 401 Hackensack Ave., 4th Floor, Hackensack
• SKC & Co. CPAs LLC, 1 Mars Court, Suite 100, Boonton Township
• Smolin, Lupin & Co. LLC, 10 Waterview Blvd, Suite 300, Parsippany
• Stephano Slack LLC, 505 Pleasant Valley Ave., Moorestown
• Traphagen Financial, 234 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell
• WilkinGuttenplan, 1200 Tices Lane, East Brunswick
• Withum, One Tower Center Blvd., 14th Floor, East Brunswick and 200 Jefferson Park, Suite 400, Whippany

Sax acquisition

Sax will expand next month, when Maddaloni, Nydick & Keenan PC officially joins the firm Nov. 15.

On the move

• KPMG adds 10K sq ft to new Morristown HQ Plaza office
• Smolin relocates HQ after 24 years in Fairfield with 20K-sq-ft lease

Top 100 accounting, tax and advisory firm Sax announced the acquisition at the end of the summer. According to the company, the strategic move enhances capabilities and expands client offerings.

Founded in 1989, MNK has consistently expanded over time, attracting top talent and earning a strong reputation for its client-first approach and internal growth, Sax said.

The deal also marks the first completed transaction since Sax’s recent minority investment from independent investment company Cobepa. But not the last.

Thanks to the partnership with Cobepa, Sax said it is accelerating its expansion across the East Coast.

Following the integration of MNK, Sax said it will comprise 70 partners and 363 total employees. The Parsippany-based firm has two additional New Jersey offices (Ewing, Morganville), as well as locations in New York and Mumbai, India. Additionally, it supports a remote workforce spanning 25 states.

“This acquisition represents a meeting of shared values – client dedication, integrity, and excellence,” commented Sax CEO Joseph Damiano. “We are thrilled to welcome MNK into the SAX family. Their longstanding commitment to client success and internal growth is a natural complement to our vision as we continue to expand our footprint and capabilities. It’s also especially exciting to mark our first post-Cobepa transaction with a firm whose culture and approach align so perfectly with ours.”