What KraftCPAs does

KraftCPAs PLLC was a Nashville-headquartered accounting and advisory firm founded in 1958, delivering professional services across tax, assurance, outsourced accounting, wealth management consulting, business valuation, complex disputes and litigation support, and specialized advisory for healthcare organizations, private equity firms and portfolio companies, real estate developers/owners/investors, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm operated a vertical-specialized professional services platform targeting businesses and affluent families primarily across the Southeast US, with execution anchored in relationship-based client engagements and a referral-driven go-to-market model through legal, financial advisor, and business networks.

The underlying delivery model was engagement-based professional services billing with no publicly disclosed fee schedule, supplemented by thought-leadership content, industry conference participation, and direct advisory engagements. Service mix leaned toward specialized tax and assurance work over audit, with healthcare, private equity, real estate, and private wealth as the four named verticals — a narrow vertical focus that limited cross-vertical volume but concentrated domain expertise.

In August 2025, KraftCPAs was acquired by Chicago-based Baker Tilly, integrating the firm's Nashville practice into Baker Tilly's Tennessee operations spanning Chattanooga, Columbia, and Nashville. Post-acquisition, the firm's former chief manager, Chris Hight, transitioned to statewide Managing Principal for Baker Tilly Tennessee, preserving leadership continuity while expanding access to Baker Tilly's broader national advisory resources, cross-sell pipeline, and alternative practice structure for tax and advisory delivery.

Name

KraftCPAs

Legal name

KraftCPAs PLLC

Website

https://kraftcpas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

KraftCPAs is a Nashville-based accounting and advisory firm (founded 1958) delivering tax, assurance, outsourced accounting, valuations, and litigation support to healthcare organizations, private equity firms, real estate clients, and high-net-worth individuals in the Southeast US, acquired by Baker Tilly in August 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Accounting and Advisory Services: Professional services revenue generated through engagement-based billing for accounting, tax, and advisory services to businesses and individuals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KraftCPAs provides accounting, tax, assurance, and business advisory services to businesses and high-net-worth individuals, with vertical specialization in healthcare, private equity, real estate, and private wealth. Offerings include tax consulting, outsourced accounting, business valuations, complex disputes and litigation support, wealth management consulting, private wealth services, and assurance engagements delivered through Baker Tilly's Tennessee practice following the August 2025 acquisition.

Product overview

KraftCPAs is a Nashville-based accounting and advisory firm that was acquired by Baker Tilly in August 2026. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of professional services including tax consulting, assurance, outsourced accounting, wealth management consulting, business valuations, litigation support, and specialized advisory services across healthcare, real estate, and private equity industries. Following the acquisition, KraftCPAs operates as part of Baker Tilly's Southeast presence, providing tailored advisory, tax, and assurance services through Baker Tilly's Tennessee locations in Chattanooga, Columbia, and Nashville.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tax Services Tax consulting services that help clients accelerate tax deductions, increase tax credits, reduce cash taxes, and mitigate risks; delivered to businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
• Assurance Services High-quality accounting and assurance services combining deep industry knowledge with service specialization for businesses across key verticals.
• Outsourced Accounting Scalable outsourced accounting services that transform financial management, provide data for strategic planning, guide business decisions, and support overall business growth.
• Business Valuations Business valuation services providing supportable, defensible, and unbiased valuations that can withstand scrutiny for transactions, disputes, and reporting.
• Complex Disputes and Litigation Support Financial analysis and expert support for complex disputes and litigation matters, delivering independent analysis to clarify financial issues.
• Wealth Management Consulting Wealth management advisory services focused on understanding client goals first, providing personalized financial guidance to individuals and families.
• Private Wealth Services Bespoke family office and tax solutions with advanced private wealth management services tailored for high-net-worth clients.
• Healthcare Advisory Healthcare industry advisory services helping organizations address current challenges while planning for future needs through a coordinated approach across the healthcare ecosystem.
• Real Estate Advisory Innovative real estate consulting, tax, and assurance solutions for developers, owners, investors, and property managers.
• Private Equity and Portfolio Company Services Advisory services for private equity firms, portfolio companies, and family offices, leveraging industry knowledge and operational experience from the fund level down through the entire portfolio.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Baker TillycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025In August 2025, Chicago-based Baker Tilly acquired homegrown accounting firm KraftCPAs, a regional accounting firm based in Nashville, Tennessee. Chris Hight, former chief manager of KraftCPAs, transitioned to serve as statewide managing principal for Baker Tilly following the acquisition. The transaction expanded Baker Tilly's Southeast presence.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• RSM US: Mid-tier national accounting firm with strong middle-market focus, particularly in private equity and portfolio company advisory. Directly comparable in target client segment and service portfolio.
• Moss Adams: West Coast-headquartered top-15 US accounting firm with industry-focused practices including healthcare, real estate, and private equity. Comparable in service mix and middle-market orientation.
• Crowe LLP: Top-10 US accounting and advisory firm with comparable healthcare, private equity, and real estate practices. Closely comparable in size, structure, and service mix to KraftCPAs' post-acquisition profile within Baker Tilly.
• BDO USA: Top-tier US accounting firm serving middle-market businesses with dedicated healthcare, real estate, and PE practices. Highly comparable in service breadth and middle-market positioning.
• Forvis: Top-10 US accounting firm formed from the merger of BKD and Dixon Hughes Goodman, with significant Southeast US presence and similar healthcare/PE/real estate vertical coverage.
• Cherry Bekaert: Southeast US-headquartered top-25 accounting and advisory firm with direct overlap in healthcare, real estate, and private client services. Highly comparable regional peer.
• Wipfli: Top-20 US accounting and advisory firm with strong regional presence and specializations in healthcare, real estate, and private equity. Comparable in size, vertical focus, and mid-market positioning.
• CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA): Large US accounting and advisory firm serving middle-market businesses with industry-focused practices. Comparable in scale, professional services model, and target client profile.
• Plante Moran: Top-15 US accounting and advisory firm with healthcare, real estate, and PE practices. Comparable in scale, professional services depth, and advisory-led service model.
• Elliott Davis: Southeast US-based accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Greenville, SC, with comparable mid-market focus and industry specializations including healthcare and real estate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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