Aprio announced it has entered the Pacific Northwest through combinations with two Oregon-based accounting and advisory firms, Delap LLP and Hoffman, Stewart & Schmidt, P.C., expanding its presence in the greater Portland area and strengthening its regional audit, tax, and advisory capabilities.
The firm said the combinations, which closed on January 1, 2026, create a leading Pacific Northwest platform designed to serve entrepreneurs and businesses facing rapid growth, regulatory complexity, and technology-driven change. Aprio said the expansion bolsters its ability to provide services including public company audits, advanced tax planning, digital forensics and cybersecurity, and broader advisory offerings.
Delap, founded in 1933 and headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, is a full-service accounting and advisory firm with 117 professionals and 14 partners. Aprio said Delap adds managed IT services, including cybersecurity and digital forensics, and brings a financial institution-focused PCAOB-registered public company audit practice. Delap CEO Earl Pierce, COO Ryan Boatsman, and the full partner group will join Aprio as partners.
Hoffman, Stewart & Schmidt, a Portland-based CPA firm founded in 1979, has more than 70 professionals and 10 partners. Aprio said HSS provides tax, audit, and advisory services with experience in construction, not-for-profit organizations, and closely held businesses. The firm was named an Inside Public Accounting “Best of the Best” CPA firm for 2025, according to Aprio. HSS managing partner Leah DiGregorio and the full partner group will also join Aprio as partners.
Aprio said the move follows recent expansions in Kansas and five other new markets as it targets regions experiencing transformation and technological change. The firm said its national footprint now spans major hubs coast-to-coast.
Support: Allan Koltin, CEO of Koltin Consulting Group, advised Aprio and Delap on the transaction, while Bob Lewis, president of The Visionary Group, advised Aprio and HSS.
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“Delap and HSS share Aprio’s vision for helping clients navigate each stage of business growth. Both firms bring exceptional talent, deep community roots, and specialized capabilities that complement Aprio’s global platform. Together, we are creating something extraordinary and will deliver smarter solutions and greater value to clients at every stage of growth across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.”
Richard Kopelman, CEO, Aprio
“This combination reflects a broader shift in the profession toward firms that can deliver both scale and specialized capabilities. Delap’s strong public company audit platform and technology-forward services align naturally with Aprio’s national reach, creating a firm that is well positioned to support growing businesses facing increasing regulatory and operational complexity.”
Allan Koltin, CEO, Koltin Consulting Group
“The combination of HSS and Aprio creates a stronger platform for serving entrepreneurial and middle-market businesses in the Pacific Northwest. Expanding Aprio’s presence in the region enhances its ability to deliver consistent, high-quality service across markets as client needs become more complex and interconnected.”
Bob Lewis, President, The Visionary Group
