BKM Sowan Horan, a nationally recognized firm headquartered in Dallas is pleased to announce the partnership appointment of Aaron MacPhie and Brian Simmons effective January 1, 2019. “Our clients benefit from a highly collaborative team with individual partner experience. The appointments of Aaron MacPhie and Brian Simmons strengthen our 360º approach in providing seamless accounting and consulting. Their individual appointments to Partner reflect the value that each bring to our clients,” said Rick Sowan managing partner at BKM Sowan Horan.

Aaron R. MacPhie adds 20 years of experience that include tax planning strategies, tax consequences, audit and tax services across a variety of industries that included technology, manufacturing, hospitality, professional service, and nonprofit organizations. He has worked extensively with multinational, multistate, public and privately held businesses with annual revenues ranging from $10 million to $2.9 billion. Aaron received his Master’s in Professional Accounting and BBA from Texas Tech University. “Aaron’s expertise and high-quality client service will be an invaluable part of the BKMSH team and we are pleased to have him join us as a partner,” said Tim Horan, senior tax partner.

Brian D. Simmons has played a key role in our expansion of our Natural Resources and Professional Services industry segments as an Assurance leader.  He has built strong relationships among the BKMSH client roster in effectively applying over 15 years of assurance experience. In addition to compliance services, Brian is a proactive thought leader in every engagement. He received his Master’s in Professional Accounting and BBA from Texas A&M University. “Brian’s dedication to some of our largest industry segments has been instrumental to our growth and we are excited for his contributions in the future,” said Trey Kennedy, assurance partner.

BKM Sowan Horan is a full-service CPA firm with deep expertise in audit, tax and consulting.  The elite group of professionals provide best in class service and personal commitment to clients.  Our partners bring together decades of public accounting experience and proven expertise in a diverse range of industries including natural resources, real estate, hospitality, healthcare, professional services and investment management. In addition to its Dallas headquarters, BKMSH has offices in Austin and Puerto Rico. For more, visit https://www.bkmsh.com.