GBQ Partners
| Company type | Limited liability company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Professional services, Accounting, Consulting |
| Founded | 1953 |
| Founder | Morris W. Groner |
| Headquarters | Columbus , United States |
| Products | Assurance and tax services, business valuation, forensic accounting and expert witness services, bankruptcy and turnaround advisory, state and local tax consulting, profit improvement and management consulting, IT risk oversight, specialized consulting for physician practices and healthcare organizations |
Number of employees | 100+ |
| Website | www |
GBQ Partners, LLC is a professional services organization established in 1953. Through both organic development and strategic acquisitions, GBQ has expanded to include more than 100 professionals, positioning it as the largest accounting firm headquartered in Columbus.
History
The firm was originally founded by Morris W. Groner in 1953 and later grew with the addition of partners Jack Boyle and Ron Quillin, resulting in the formation of Groner, Boyle & Quillin. In 1990, the company moved its operations to the Brewery District in Columbus. Currently, GBQ stands as Central Ohio’s leading independent accounting and consulting firm, employing over 100 staff members, including 13 partners.
Following Ron Quillin's retirement in 1996, Wade Kozich took on the role of Managing Director, driving considerable expansion and market penetration for a span of 14 years. That same year, GBQ became part of the BDO Seidman Alliance, linking it to one of the world’s largest accounting networks with more than 500 member firms across 95 countries.
Commonly referred to as GBQ locally, the firm officially adopted the name GBQ Partners LLC in 1999. In 2008, it relocated to 230 West Street within Columbus’ Arena District and expanded by acquiring the business valuation unit of Goelzer Investment Management based in Indianapolis, thereby establishing a second office.
GBQ’s core clientele consists of closely held middle-market enterprises within Central Ohio, including startups as well as companies generating revenues exceeding $1 billion. The firm's principal sectors encompass manufacturing, distribution, construction, real estate, service industries, and nonprofit organizations. Its service offerings include assurance and tax services, business valuation, forensic accounting and expert witness services, bankruptcy and turnaround advisory, state and local tax consulting, profit improvement and management consulting, IT risk oversight, along with specialized consulting tailored for physician practices and healthcare organizations.
External links
- GBQ Partners, LLC – Official website