Dixon Hughes Goodman
| Company type | Limited liability partnership |
|---|---|
| Industry | Accounting |
| Predecessor | Dixon Hughes LLP, Goodman & Company |
| Founded | 1932 |
| Defunct | 2022 |
| Fate | Merged to form Forvis, LLP |
| Headquarters | Charlotte, North Carolina , United States |
Area served | Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia |
| Products | Accounting, advisory, and tax services |
Number of employees | 2000+ |
| Parent | Forvis, LLP (from 2022) |
Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP was one of the two original firms that combined to establish Forvis, LLP.
As the largest accounting firm based in the Southern United States, DHG ranked seventeenth nationwide. It delivered a broad range of accounting, advisory, and tax solutions to both publicly traded and private enterprises. The company operated with a workforce exceeding 2,000 professionals distributed across thirteen states: Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Dixon Hughes Goodman was part of Praxity, a global alliance of independent firms active in key markets throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia—a membership that continues under Forvis. Other notable members of Praxity included BKD, Moss Adams, and Plante Moran.
History
- Firm name evolution
- 1932: M. Lu Goodman established in Norfolk, VA
- 1945: Goodman, Norman & Company formed in Norfolk, VA
- 1959: Dixon and Hauser founded in High Point, NC
- 1961: Transitioned to Dixon Hauser and Odom in High Point, NC
- 1975: Renamed Dixon, Odom & Co. in High Point, NC
- 1997: Became Dixon Odom PLLC in High Point, NC
- 2004: Rebranded as Dixon Hughes PLLC in High Point, NC
- 2011: Adopted the name Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP in Charlotte, NC
- Formation of Dixon Hughes
In 2003, two Southeastern firms—Dixon Odom PLLC and Crisp Hughes Evans LLP—merged effective January 1, 2004 to create Dixon Hughes PLLC. This consolidation was among the largest regional firm mergers that year.
- Creation of Dixon Hughes Goodman
The merger between Dixon Hughes and Goodman & Company on April 1, 2011 resulted in Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP. This union extended the firm's operations to twelve states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
- 2015 Rebranding Initiative
Effective January 5, 2015, Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP adopted the abbreviated brand name DHG while maintaining its legal entity status as an LLP. The rebranding effort introduced a refreshed logo and a new website under the DHG identity.
Integration of Stegman and Company On June 1, 2016, DHG expanded into the Baltimore market through the acquisition of Maryland-based Stegman and Company.
- Merger with Parke, Guptill & Company
The combination with California-based Parke, Guptill & Company on November 1, 2016 broadened DHG’s footprint to include the West Coast region.
Formation of FORVIS On June 1, 2022, DHG joined forces with BKD, LLC—also ranked among the top 20 accounting firms—to establish FORVIS. This merger propelled the new entity into the top ten public accounting firms nationally.
Industries
Agribusiness; Banking; Construction; Dealerships; Education; Energy; Financial Services; Government Contracting; Healthcare; Hospitality & Restaurants; Insurance; Manufacturing & Distribution; Not-for-Profit; Private Client Services; Private Equity; Professional Services; Public Sector & Government; Real Estate; Retail; Technology & Life Sciences; Transportation & Logistics.
Service Offerings
- Attest Solutions including Audits, Reviews & Compilations, Employee Benefit Plan Audits, Internal Audit Services, IFRS Compliance Assistance, IT Audit Services, SEC Compliance Services, SOC 1 and SOC 2 Reports, Statutory Financial Audits.
- Tax Services encompassing Accounting Methods Consulting, Cost Segregation Studies, Federal Corporate Tax Planning and Compliance, Generational Wealth Strategies, International Tax Advisory, Mergers & Acquisitions Tax Support, Real Estate Taxation Guidance, Research & Development Tax Credits Optimization, Sales and Use Tax Consulting, State & Local Tax Planning and Compliance (SALT), Tax Accounting Services including Transfer Pricing.
- Advisory Capabilities covering Forensic Accounting Investigations, Healthcare Consulting Solutions, International Business Services, IT Advisory Support Services, Retirement Plan Administration Expertise, Risk Advisory Services including Internal Controls Assessment and Compliance Consulting; Transaction Advisory Services such as Due Diligence and Deal Structuring; Valuation Services for Business Entities and Assets; Investment Management Guidance; Executive Search Assistance; Business Support Services tailored to client needs.
Sponsorship
Dixon Hughes Goodman contributed to various organizations such as Junior Achievement, The American Red Cross, United Way, and the Boys and Girls Club. In February 2016, the DHG offices located in Charlotte and Asheville were honored with the Spirit of NC Award by United Way.
During the 2014 fiscal year, the company’s charitable division, DHG Foundation, provided donations exceeding $800,000.