CLA Global Limited (CLA Global), a leading international organization comprised of independent accounting and advisory firms, today announced that KMH LLP, one of Hawaii’s top accounting and professional services firms, has become a U.S. member of the CLA Global Alliance.
Chair of the CLA Global Board of Directors, G. Scott Engelbrecht, and Alex Bruneau, principal for CLA, travelled to Honolulu on January 22 to formally welcome KMH to the CLA Global Alliance.
Founded in Honolulu, KMH has built a strong reputation for audit, tax, consulting and advisory services across Hawaii and the Pacific region. The firm serves a wide range of industries including hospitality, real estate, financial institutions, government, nonprofit and emerging growth companies. With deep roots in the local business community, KMH is recognized for its commitment to personalized service, technical excellence and strong client relationships.
“As CLA Global continues to welcome new U.S. alliance members, the collective capabilities of the organization strengthen,” Engelbrecht said. “KMH has a stellar reputation and is deeply entrenched with clients throughout the Pacific rim. We’re excited to have them be part of the CLA Global Alliance to help us expand our geographic coverage and enrich experiences and talent available to clients.”
By joining the alliance, KMH gains access to national resources, expanding its ability to support clients with multi state needs while preserving the independence and culture that define the firm.
“This is an exciting step for KMH and the clients we serve,” said Peter Hanashiro, Partner at KMH LLP. “Our local marketplace is evolving quickly, and this alliance gives us access to expanded technical resources, national reach and a community of firms that share our values. It strengthens our ability to support Hawaii-based businesses while maintaining the personal relationships and local insight that define who we are.”
The expansion also strengthens CLA Global’s rapidly growing presence in the United States and furthers the organization’s ability to serve clients across the country. As the alliance grows, CLA Global is increasingly bringing together leading U.S. firms that share a commitment to high-quality client service, deep local relationships and national reach.
“Welcoming KMH to the CLA Global Alliance is a significant milestone,” Bruneau said. “Being here in person to connect and engage with their team underscores just how important this relationship is to us. With KMH, we not only extend our reach but also reaffirm our commitment to building strong, personal relationships with our member firms. This in-person connection allows us to celebrate KMH’s achievements and enables them to experience firsthand the collaborative spirit and resources that define our alliance.”
Through a model built on collaboration rather than consolidation, alliance firms can tap into:
- A broader national footprint, empowering them to support clients across key economic regions in the U.S.
- Shared technical resources and specialized knowledge, providing all firms with a depth of skill and knowledge that rivals large national firms
- A community of innovation where firms actively exchange ideas and develop new ways to bring value to clients
About CLA Global
CLA Global alliance members have access to CLA Global resources and reach in a flexible model without the requirements of a network membership.
CLA Global is a professional services network designed to help realize the ambitions of privately owned, fast-growing, mid-market clients with cross-border needs.
CLA Global was founded on July 1, 2022, by CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) and S&W and currently has more than 230 offices across the world and over 15,000 personnel across the network.
Our member firms are united by a shared spirit of collegiality and exchange, a desire to shape the future of our network, and a drive to accelerate the growth of their clients and people.
For more information, contact:
Dalwinder Patel, Director of Marketing
dalwinder.patel@CLAglobal.com
About CLA
CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) is an independent network member of CLA Global. See CLAglobal.com/disclaimer. Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.
