CBM News

Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) a leading full-service firm that provides high-quality accounting and business advisory services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, has expanded its tax service capabilities by merging in the Bethesda, MD-based practice of William G. Blumenauer, CPA, effective June 1. “We are thrilled to welcome Bill to our team,” said CBM President and Managing Partner Peter B. Reilly, CPA, CVA. “The professional services he and his team deliver, complement CBM’s tax and accounting expertise. We look forward to… Read more ›

Ashley Lozupone, senior accountant at Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM), a full-service CPA and business advisory firm, was recognized as the 2016 Dotti Shields Outstanding Advisor of the Year by the Panhellenic Association at a ceremony on April 12, 2017 at the 13th annual George Washington University Greek Night of Achievement. This award’s ceremony honors individuals and chapters in the Greek community for remarkable accomplishments throughout the school year. The Dotti Shields Advisor of the Year award is given out… Read more ›

Peter B. Reilly, CPA, CVA, managing partner at Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) first learned about running a business at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from the university with a bachelor’s of science degree in business administration. He returned March 21-22 to present to audiences in the accounting department and the university Center for Peacemaking program. “I’ve heard the next batch of students entering the work force are considered Generation Z,” said Reilly. “But to experience their mission-centric… Read more ›

Richard Morris, CPA, MST, tax partner at Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM), attended the grand finale gala of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Capital Area Chapter on Saturday, February 25, in support of the organization’s 2017 Student of the Year Campaign. The gala was the culmination of a months’-long fundraising effort to support “Kyle’s Army”, one of 24 teams participating in LLS’s Student of the Year Campaign this year, backed by a wide campaign of friends, family and other… Read more ›

Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) a leading full-service CPA and business advisory firm with offices in Bethesda, Maryland and Washington, DC, has been recognized by the Washington Business Journal in its 2017 list of top accounting firms in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. The firm placed #37 in the list of 50 firms. “As we approach 100 years of delivering high-quality accounting and business advisory services to our clients, the professionals at CBM are proud to be recognized by one… Read more ›

February 1, 2017 (Bethesda, MD & Washington, DC) – Paul Ritchie, a client of Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) for more than 20 years, has been recognized as the incoming chairman of the American International Automobile Dealers Association, a trade group that advocates for free trade among automobile markets worldwide. Ritchie’s new role was recognized at the National Automobile Dealers Association’s 100th anniversary conference in New Orleans, LA from January 26-29. Ritchie is a long-time advocate for free trade within… Read more ›

June 28, 2016 (Bethesda, MD & Washington, DC) – CBM, a leading full-service CPA and business advisory firm with offices in Bethesda, Maryland and Washington, DC, was named “Firm of the Year 2016” by Nonprofit CPAs at the Enterprise Worldwide SuperConference16 held in Miami, Florida. “CBM was chosen for this award based on several factors,” said Patrick Pruett, Executive Vice President of The Rainmaker Companies. “First, CBM’s nonprofit niche growth of 23% organically in 2015 is impressive and we want… Read more ›

Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, PC (CBM) is proud to announce the achievement of another huge milestone: its 95th anniversary.

Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM), a leading full-service CPA and business advisory firm with offices in Bethesda, Maryland and Washington, DC, is proud to announce that Patricia A. Drolet, CPA, PFS, Executive Vice President of CBM, recently received a “2015 Women to Watch CPA Experienced Leaders” award at the Greater Washington Society of CPAs awards luncheon at The Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, DC. According to the GWSCPA, “CPA Experienced Leaders are women CPAs who have made notable contributions to… Read more ›

Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM), a leading full-service CPA and business advisory firm with offices in Bethesda, Maryland and Washington, DC, is proud to announce that Peter B. Reilly, CPA, CVA, President and Managing Partners of CBM, received the “2015 GWSCPA Outstanding Member in Public Practice” award at their annual meeting. According to the Greater Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants (GWSCPA), this honor is awarded to those who make substantial and noteworthy contributions to the success and growth of… Read more ›