UHY Combined With Corpus Christi CPA Firm
The national accounting firm has expanded its footprint in South Texas by merging with Adamson & Company.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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National accounting firm UHY has completed a business combination with Adamson & Company, the largest independently owned CPA firm in Corpus Christi. As part of the transition, the partners and employees of the local firm have joined UHY.
Why it matters
This merger marks a significant expansion for UHY into South Texas, integrating a long-established local firm into its national network. The move connects Corpus Christi clients with the resources of a larger entity while maintaining a local presence.
UHY reports $412.9 million in FY25 net revenue and operates more than 40 offices across the United States. The firm maintains a workforce of over 2,000 professionals and has acquired more than 15 firms in recent years.
The players
UHY
A national accounting and consulting firm that manages a network of more than 40 offices and employs over 2,000 professionals.
Adamson & Company
A CPA firm based in Corpus Christi that served as the largest independently owned accounting office in the region since its founding in 1981.
Austin Adamson
A leader from Adamson & Company who is transitioning to join UHY as part of the merger.
Jennifer Perales
A professional joining UHY following the business combination with Adamson & Company.
Trevor Prewett
A professional joining UHY as part of the recent expansion into South Texas.
The details
Adamson & Company, which was founded in 1981, brings its established client base in the Corpus Christi area to the national firm. All existing staff and partners from the local office are moving to UHY as part of the operational integration.
Timeline
Adamson & Company was founded in 1981.
UHY announced the business combination on September 22, 2026.
Market Landscape
This merger follows the broader industry pattern of consolidation among mid-tier accounting firms. By adding local market leaders to its national network, UHY strengthens its competitive position against other large-scale accounting entities.
Clients of Adamson & Company should expect a shift in branding and internal reporting structures as operations integrate into the national UHY framework. The combination generally aims to provide local customers with access to broader service offerings and increased national expertise.
The takeaway
Accounting firm mergers often serve as a strategy to scale service capabilities in regional markets like South Texas. Clients looking for consistency in their professional relationships may benefit from the expanded resource pool while maintaining familiar local contacts.
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