This union strengthens Withum’s West Coast footprint and assurance practice. Three partners and approximately 30 team members have joined the Withum roster and will continue to operate from their current locations, until joining the Los Angeles office.
LOS ANGELES, September 1, 2026 – Withum, a top 20 advisory and accounting firm, announced today that Farber Hass Hurley LLP (FHH CPAs), a public accounting and tax firm headquartered in Chatsworth, CA, has joined its practice effective September 1, 2026.
“We are excited to join Withum, as FHH and Withum share a commitment to professional integrity, people-first culture and innovative problem-solving. Together, we will bring clients broader capabilities, deeper expertise and expanded resources while continuing to deliver the exceptional, relationship-driven experience they expect.”
– Michel Abedian, CPA, Farber Hass Hurley LLP Partner-in-Charge
“Farber Hass Hurley’s joining Withum is an important step in our continued growth on the West Coast and in the strategically important LA market,” said Withum’s Managing Partner and CEO, Pat Walsh. “Their strong assurance practice, client-focused approach and talented team bring meaningful depth to our firm. I’m especially excited to welcome two dynamic next-generation partners who will help shape our continued growth and vision for years to come. We look forward to building on this momentum together.”
In addition to expanding Withum’s assurance and consulting practices, enhanced industry and service strengths resulting from the FHH CPAs union include: industrial and consumer products, not-for-profit, private equity, media and entertainment, life sciences, construction, technology and employee benefit plan services.
Farber Hass Hurley LLP (FHH CPAs) is a public accounting firm founded in 1990 that provides audit, accounting and tax services to private and publicly held companies. Built on the mission of “National Firm Experience with Local Attention,” FHH CPAs combines Big Four experience with hands-on partner involvement, serving complex organizations across Southern California and beyond.
Established in 1974, Withum is a national top-ranking public accounting firm that provides advisory, tax and audit services on a local-to-global scale. Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, Withum has a presence in major financial centers nationwide. Withum is an independent member of HLB International, a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms. Learn more at withum.com.
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