GBQ Partners, a tax, accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Columbus, USA, has acquired Wirth Lowe Wissemeier CPAs (WLW).

The acquisition, effective December 16, 2024, is consistent with GBQ's goals of growth and enhanced community engagement.

WLW's team now serves clients out of GBQ's Cincinnati office, located at 4030 Smith Road, Suite 400.

"For many years, the WLW team has been impressive in its commitment and effectiveness to its mission of providing clients with the knowledge and resources they need to grow their businesses and organizations," said Chad Williams, general manager of GBQ's Cincinnati office.

“The drive and purpose they bring to every engagement is perfectly aligned with GBQ’s mission and goals. WLW is a welcome addition to the GBQ family and we look forward to working together to leverage our combined expertise and experience to further enhance our region capabilities in the business world.”

The acquisition integrates WLW's tax and accounting experts into GBQ's workforce.

Glenn Wissemeier and Beth Herman join GBQ as partners, bringing experience in financial statement accounting, corporate and personal income tax, and consulting services.

WLW's origins date back to the mid-1980s, when it was founded by Robert Wirth and Steven Lowe.

Glenn Wissemeier joined the firm in 2004 after working at Grant Thornton, becoming a partner in 2006 and subsequently adding his name to the firm.

Beth Herman began working as a partner in 2009 after stints at Grant Thornton and Cincinnati Bell.

Glenn Wissemeier said: “Joining forces with GBQ is a natural next step in our story.

"Our clients are gaining the deep knowledge and experience of a Top 100 CPA firm while maintaining the personalized service and attention they have come to know and expect from working with the WLW team."

This follows a recent internal promotion at GBQ earlier in January 2025.

This includes the promotions of Mallory Ashbrook, Director of Forensic and Disputes Advisory Services, Steve Boston, Director of IT Assurance and Business Advisory Services, and Tobin Perrill, Director of Assurance and Business Advisory Services to partners.

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