Squire Acquires HintonBurdick, Strengthening Footprint Across the Intermountain West

Orem, Utah — December 23, 2025

Squire, a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Utah, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire HintonBurdick, a respected regional CPA firm with offices in Utah, Arizona and Nevada.

The acquisition is expected to take effect January 1, 2026, and will significantly expand Squire’s service capabilities and geographic reach across the Intermountain West.

“This partnership represents the best of both worlds,” said Jonyce Bullock, CEO of Squire. “HintonBurdick is a well‑respected firm with exceptional people and a strong reputation. By coming together, we’re not only expanding our geographic reach, but also deepening our expertise … this acquisition allows us to provide even greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our people.”

The deal positions the combined organization as one of the larger CPA practices in the region, bringing together complementary strengths in audit, tax, advisory and industry‑specific expertise. Leaders of both firms said the integration is designed to deepen service offerings while enhancing resources available to clients and employees.

What This Means

• Expanded Geographic Reach: The combined firm will operate across Utah, Arizona, and Nevada, creating a stronger presence in both urban and regional markets. This allows clients to access local expertise with the resources of a larger, multi-state firm.
• Broader Service Offerings: By integrating their respective strengths, Squire and HintonBurdick can provide deeper advisory, tax, and audit services, including specialized industry offerings in construction, government, healthcare, and tribal enterprises. Clients benefit from a wider array of solutions under one roof.
• Enhanced Innovation and Technology: The merger provides an opportunity to leverage new tools and digital solutions, improving efficiency, reporting, and real-time insights for clients. Both firms have emphasized investment in forward-looking technology platforms.
• Stronger Talent Development: With access to a larger pool of expertise and resources, employees will have expanded professional development opportunities, mentorship, and career growth paths. This positions the combined firm to attract and retain top regional talent.
• Regional Market Leadership: The combination strengthens their competitive position in the Intermountain West, giving clients confidence in stability, scale, and capabilities for both local and multi-state operations.
• Client-Centric Benefits: Existing clients can expect continuity of service and relationship management while gaining access to broader expertise, specialized teams, and innovative solutions.

Phillip Peine, Managing Partner at HintonBurdick, emphasized continuity of client experience: “Joining Squire allows us to maintain that same level of client care while giving our team and clients access to expanded resources, specialized expertise, and innovative technologies.”

Learn more at squire.com.