By combining forces, Aprio expands West Coast presence and strengthens California footprint

ATLANTA and WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Aprio, a top 25 business advisory and accounting firm, announces its expansion to Southern California with the combination with Kirsch Kohn & Bridge (KKB), located in Woodland Hills, Calif. Effective November 1, 2024, KKB joined Aprio, adding five partners and more than 30 professionals.

KKB has a 60-year history delivering a comprehensive, tailored suite of accounting, tax, and business advisory services to businesses and leaders in a wide variety of industries including construction, real estate, professional services, retail, and manufacturing. KKB’s partners and professionals bring to Aprio extensive industry knowledge and a vibrant, collaborative culture, that fosters continuous professional development for team members and a personalized approach to client service.

“There is tremendous synergy between Aprio and KKB, which enables us to further elevate our tax, accounting, and advisory capabilities and deepen our roots across California. Continuing to build out our presence across the West Coast is an important part of our growth strategy and KKB is the right partner to launch our first location in Southern California,” said Richard Kopelman, CEO of Aprio. “Together, we will bring even more robust insights, perspectives, and solutions to our clients to help them propel forward.”

“We are thrilled to become part of Aprio’s vision for the future,” said Carisa Ferrer, Managing Partner of KKB. “Over the past 60 years, KKB has grown from the ground up to suit the unique and complex challenges of our clients. As we move forward with our combined knowledge, we will accelerate our ability to leverage innovative talent, business processes, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced solutions to help our clients with even greater precision and care.”

The Woodland Hills location marks Aprio’s third California office. Aprio’s other locations include San Francisco and Walnut Creek.

Joe Tarasco, of Accountants Advisory, served as the advisor to Aprio on the transaction.

For more information about Aprio, visit Aprio.com.

About Aprio
Aprio is the brand name under which Aprio, LLP, and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, deliver professional services. Since 1952, clients throughout the U.S. and across more than 50 countries have trusted Aprio for guidance on how to achieve what’s next. As a premier business advisory and accounting firm, Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, delivers advisory, tax, managed, and private client services to build value, drive growth, manage risk, and protect wealth, and Aprio, LLP, provides audit and attest services. With proven experience and genuine care, Aprio serves individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses, from promising startups to market leaders alike. Aprio has grown to 2,000+ team members providing solutions to clients in industries including Manufacturing and Distribution, Non-Profit and Education, Professional Services, Real Estate, Construction, Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality, Government Contracting, and Technology and Blockchain. Aprio.com

About Kirsch Kohn & Bridge (KKB)
As a contemporary, full-service CPA and advisory firm, KKB effectively utilizes the most progressive technology to provide customized services and tailored solutions to support our valued clients. With significant industry experience and insights, partners and professionals work closely with clients to support every stage and business life cycle.

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The addition of Rudy to the Accruit Business Development team will be instrumental in driving growth in key sectors.

DENVER, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Accruit, a national qualified intermediary (QI) and leader in 1031 exchange solutions across the U.S., is pleased to announce the appointment of Rudy Krupka as Business Development Director. Based in Denver, Colorado, Krupka will spearhead Accruit’s initiatives to expand its footprint in oil & gas and renewal energy sectors, focusing on customer growth, strategic partnerships, and elevating Accruit’s industry-leading 1031 exchange solutions.

With over three decades of experience in business development, Krupka has held key positions in several leading financial and real estate firms. His previous roles include VP of Business Development at Purple Land Management and EVP of Sales and Marketing Director at Attorneys Title Guaranty Fund, where he successfully built a multi-million-dollar pipeline driving significant revenue growth and established strong industry partnerships. His extensive knowledge in real estate and commitment to client satisfaction make him a tremendous asset to the Accruit team.

As a seasoned professional in real estate, Krupka will leverage his industry knowledge and national connections to build on Accruit’s established reputation and help clients seamlessly navigate the complexities of tax-deferred exchanges. In addition to targeting untapped sectors, he will support Accruit’s commitment to superior customer experience and innovative solutions in the 1031 industry.

“We are thrilled to welcome Rudy Krupka to the Accruit team,” said Steve Holtkamp, Senior Managing Director and Chief Revenue Officer. “His expertise aligns perfectly with our mission to grow Accruit’s footprint to untouched markets by providing unmatched expertise and trusted guidance to investors nationwide.”

About Accruit

Accruit, an Inspira Financial Solution, is a leading full service Qualified Intermediary and developer of the industry’s only patented 1031 Exchange technology. Founded in 2000 and acquired by Inspira Financial in 2023, Accruit has gained the trust of thousands of clients and become a leader in the industry through its highly credentialed experts, consistent delivery of service, innovative technologies, robust security protocols and financial strength. For more information, visit www.accruit.com.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Knocking, Inc. is thrilled to announce six-time Emmy nominee, talk show host, journalist, lifestyle expert and bestselling cookbook author Debbie Matenopoulos has signed on with the content and e-commerce company as Celebrity Lifestyle Expert of ‘Inside Shop,’ their new online shopping platform for the nation’s #1 syndicated newsmagazine, Inside Edition. 

‘Inside Shop’ will bring an elevated shopping experience to the show’s 10.2 million viewers weekly, connecting them with a selection of quality brands and popular products. During her decade-long tenure as co-host of Hallmark Channel’s popular lifestyle and talk show, Home and Family, Debbie brought her passion for innovative ideas, trends and products to loyal viewers who tuned in day in and day out. Now, with each ‘Inside Shop’ segment, Debbie will introduce viewers to exclusive deals, celebrity brands, and collabs on a wide variety of lifestyle products to enhance their everyday lives. 

“When Knocking approached me about this opportunity for ‘Inside Shop,’ I was excited to share such a unique and innovative shopping experience with viewers,” said Matenopoulos. “Having hosted a lifestyle show for a great part of my career, I have come to understand the needs and desires of the people at home.  I have also seen them evolve and change as technology has advanced and made our lives more convenient. I truly believe this is the way of the future and I am confident that this is how we will ALL be doing our shopping by the end of the decade.”

“Debbie is one of the most recognizable and respected personalities on TV,” said Knocking Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Brian Meehan. “She’s built an amazing career, starting with being handpicked by Barbara Walters for The View, becoming the youngest host in daytime talk shows. The trust and loyalty she’s built with audiences over the last three decades will translate to the millions of loyal viewers who have tuned into Inside Edition for thirty-seven seasons.”

Inside Edition began its 37th season on September 9, 2024 as the nation’s #1 syndicated newsmagazine reaching a weekly audience of approximately 10.2 million viewers and a daily audience of 3.6 million viewers. It has more than 12 million subscribers on YouTube and more than 22 billion lifetime views. Anchored by veteran newswoman Deborah Norville since 1995 and backed by a dedicated staff of correspondents and producers, the daily newsmagazine has built its enduring success by presenting a compelling mix of hard-hitting investigations, exclusive newsmaker interviews and incisive human-interest stories, as well as celebrity and pop culture features.

The Emmy-nominated newsmagazine show premiered on Jan. 9, 1989, when the syndicated newsmagazine genre was at its peak. It holds the distinction of being the only series among the original group that has remained on the air continually since then, and, as its ratings have proven, it continues to thrive. Inside Edition is produced daily by Inside Edition Inc. and distributed by CBS Media Ventures.

Knocking Inc., the leader in content and commerce, partners with national and local media to unlock new revenue streams for media and brands. Through its partnerships with media companies such as CBS, ABC-Disney, Cox Media Group, Sinclair Broadcasting, and several others, Knocking has set the stage for a new age of shopping experiences that engage consumers on multiple levels.

This collaboration with Inside Edition aims not only to leverage the newsmagazine’s impressive reach but also to elevate the way consumers shop. ‘Inside Shop’ will showcase emerging brands and household names in various categories, and give viewers access to unique and high-quality products, ranging from fashion and beauty to health and wellness.

Sign up now at InsideShop.com to be the first to know about new collections and exclusive offers.

About Debbie Matenopoulos 
Debbie Matenopoulos has consistently proven herself to be a versatile talent in the entertainment industry. For nearly three decades, this five-time Emmy® nominee has successfully sustained her career as a compelling journalist, talk show host, lifestyle expert, and bestselling cookbook author. The former co-host of ABC’s The View most recently co-hosted Hallmark Channel’s successful daytime talk and lifestyle show, Home and Family. She has been co-host of E! Networks’ red-carpet events and award shows, including the top-rated Fashion Police, as well as the highly rated daily magazine show The Daily Ten, and CBS’ entertainment news program, The Insider. In 2013 Debbie published her first critically acclaimed and bestselling cookbook, “It’s All Greek to Me,” a love letter to her family’s native Greece and donates part of the proceeds to help find a cure for ALS, the disease that ultimately took her father’s life. Debbie launched her own line of skin care products, Ikaria Beauty, in 2020 based on natural, organic, and indigenous ingredients from her native Greece.
Consumers can learn more about Ikaria Beauty by visiting https://ikariabeauty.com/

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