Accounting firms join forces in merger

ST. PETERSBURG — Effective Jan. 1, St. Petersburg-based accounting firm Strawn, Marshall, Cunningham, Condon & Sweat merged with Spoor Bunch Franz, also based in St. Pete.

The deal means Spoor Bunch Franz, a full-service accounting firm, will boast nearly 60 members.

According to a press release, Spoor Bunch Franz is itself the product of a merger. It was founded in January 2016 when St. Pete's Spoor & Associates joined forces with Clearwater's Spence Marston Bunch & Morris.