Aprio acquires MD-based government contracting firm

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Aprio, a global advisory and accounting firm, announced it acquired CAVU Advisors, a government contracting firm based in Columbia.

Founded in 2005, CAVU Advisors partners with federal contractors nationwide with “specialized command” of Unanet, Deltek – two software companies in Northern Virginia.

Aprio, headquartered in Atlanta, has an office in Baltimore County. The acquisition reflects Aprio’s efforts in scaling the talent, technology and specialized capabilities that federal contractors need to be effective, the firm said in a release. 

As part of the business deal, CAVU Advisors President Nicole Trimble and chief sales officer Mike Kalnasy will join Aprio as partners, according to a release.

“CAVU Advisors has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner to government contractors by staying deeply focused on their needs and delivering consistently high-quality service,” CAVU Advisors CEO Susan Beall said. 

“Aprio’s commitment to investing in industry-focused capabilities and supporting high-performing teams makes this a natural next step for the business and for our clients.”

Aprio specializes in accounting, tax, cybersecurity, transaction advisory, wealth and legal services, with nearly 400 partners and professionals in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. 

“Our clients in aerospace, defense and government need more than an accounting firm; they need a partner who knows their world and can grow with them,” Aprio CEO Richard Kopelman said.

“CAVU Advisors has spent two decades earning the trust of federal contractors, and that experience, combined with Aprio’s integrated platform, means our clients get more of what they need in one place. We see enormous opportunity ahead, especially across the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia market, and we’re building to meet it.”