Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP

What Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP does

Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP is a California-based accounting and consulting firm organized as a Limited Liability Partnership, founded in 1922 and operating from five offices (El Centro, Glendale HQ, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Watsonville). The firm delivers eleven service lines spanning Audit & Accounting, Tax Planning, Business Planning & Consulting, Cost Segregation, Estate Planning, Exit Planning, Financial Reporting & Assurance, International, IT Assurance, IT Consulting, and Recruiting, serving twelve industry verticals including Agribusiness, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Law Firms, Life Sciences, Manufacturing & Distribution, Nonprofit Organizations, Real Estate & Construction, Special Districts, and Technology. The IT Consulting Group has been operating since 1991 and the Recruiting service line since 2005, demonstrating a long pattern of expanding adjacent advisory capabilities.

The firm is relationship-driven and partner-led, with no proprietary software product; its technology stack is limited to third-party tools (NetClientCS client portal, QuickFee online payments, ADP Workforce Now for recruiting). The team comprises a Managing Partner, a COO/Partner, a large bench of equity Partners, Partners in Charge, Directors, Managers, and Associates, with multiple Partner Emeritus designations—including multicultural advisors collectively speaking over 20 languages. The firm is a member of Allinial Global (26,000+ professionals across 90 countries) and IR Global (155+ jurisdictions, 60+ practice areas), enabling cross-border advisory delivery.

The business model is professional services, fee-based and quote-driven with no public pricing or rate cards. Revenue is generated through audit engagements, year-round tax planning, advisory and consulting projects, IT assurance examinations, cost segregation studies, and corporate recruiting placements. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The firm is privately held, has no parent company, no funding rounds, and no documented M&A activity, and operates as an independent collaborative partnership.

Name

Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP

Legal name

Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP

Website

https://hb.cpa

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP is a California-based accounting and consulting LLP founded in 1922, operating from five offices and delivering audit, tax, advisory, IT assurance, cost segregation, and recruiting services across twelve industry verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Glendale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Audit & Accounting Services: Assurance services including audits, reviews, compilations, agreed-upon procedures, SOC reporting, and employee benefit plan audits. Delivered with high partner involvement and industry-specific expertise.
2. Tax Planning & Compliance: Year-round tax planning and preparation for businesses and individuals, including federal, state, local, and international tax services. Also includes structure of business sales/acquisitions, estate and trust planning, retirement strategy planning, and compensation planning.
3. Business Consulting & Advisory: Business planning, financial consulting, exit planning, estate planning, and recruiting services. Revenue derived from advisory engagements, strategy development, and implementation support.
4. Cost Segregation Studies: Engineering and tax-based studies for commercial real estate that accelerate depreciation and reduce tax liability. Generates increased cash flow for property owners.
5. IT Services: IT Assurance and IT Consulting services including security assessments, compliance audits, and technology implementation. The Consulting Group has provided services since 1991.
6. Recruiting Services: Talent and corporate recruiting services since 2005, placing C-Level Executives, Controllers, Accounting Managers, IT Professionals, and Administrative Professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP provides traditional accounting, audit, tax, and advisory services through 11 practice areas delivered by a partner-led team of CPAs across five California offices. Core offerings include audit and assurance, tax planning and compliance, business consulting, financial reporting, cost segregation studies, estate and exit planning, international tax services, IT assurance and consulting, and corporate recruiting. Services are tailored to 12 industry verticals including agribusiness, financial institutions, healthcare, hospitality, law firms, life sciences, manufacturing, nonprofits, real estate, special districts, and technology.

Product overview

Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP is a traditional accounting and consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of professional services delivered through distinct practice areas rather than a unified software product. The firm operates as a single-service model with multiple specialized service lines: Audit & Accounting, Business Planning & Consulting, Cost Segregation, Estate Planning, Exit Planning, Financial Reporting & Assurance, International, IT Assurance, IT Consulting, Recruiting, and Tax Planning. These services are provided by a team of CPAs and advisors across California offices, serving diverse industries including technology, healthcare, financial institutions, and manufacturing. The firm is affiliated with Allinial Global and IR Global networks for international resources and leverages client portal technology (NetClientCS) and payment processing (QuickFee) to deliver services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audit & Accounting Comprehensive audit and accounting services for businesses and organizations, including agreed-upon procedures, audit and assurance, employee benefit plan audits, financial planning, internal audits, outsourced accounting, reviews and compilations, and SOC reporting.
• Business Planning & Consulting Strategic business planning and advisory services covering organizational structure, financial planning, access to capital, and strategy optimization for achieving business objectives.
• Cost Segregation Tax strategy service using engineering-based cost segregation studies to identify shorter-lived assets in commercial real estate and accelerate depreciation deductions to increase cash flow for property owners.
• Estate Planning Estate planning services including revocable living trusts, federal estate trusts, estate tax reduction strategies, gift tax planning, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning.
• Exit Planning Business exit planning services helping owners prepare for sale, transfer to children, ESOP, or co-owner buyout, including exit objectives and implementation checklists.
• Financial Reporting & Assurance Independent financial statement audits, governmental compliance audits, credit reviews, IT reviews, Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance, and due diligence services.
• International Services Multilingual advisory services for international business expansion, transfer pricing compliance, cross-border taxation, IFRS reporting, and pre-immigration tax planning in Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Japanese, and other languages.
• IT Assurance IT security and assurance services including SOC 1, 2 & 3 examinations, penetration testing, data protection compliance, FFIEC reviews, PCI compliance, and IT risk assessments.
• IT Consulting Technology consulting including analysis, implementation, training, and ongoing support for accounting systems, email services, network services, and web services. The Consulting Group has delivered these services since 1991.
• Recruiting Corporate recruiting services placing C-Level Executives, Controllers, Accounting Managers, IT Professionals, and Administrative Professionals with candidate screening, interview coordination, and salary negotiations. The practice has been operating since 2005.
• Tax Planning Year-round tax planning and preparation services covering business tax, cost segregation, credits and incentives, individual tax, international tax, and state and local tax.

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles11 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Allinial GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHutchinson and Bloodgood LLP is a member of Allinial Global, an association of legally independent accounting and consulting firms. This affiliation provides access to expertise, resources, and advice from over 26,000 exceptional professionals in 90 countries. The relationship enables the firm to offer global resources with local California commitment.
• IR GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIR Global is a network providing legal, accountancy, and financial advice across 155+ jurisdictions covering 60+ unique practice areas. Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP's membership enables delivery of high-quality bespoke advice for complex client requirements requiring international scope.
• PKF InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe firm maintains a strategic alliance with PKF International through other regional accounting firms. This connection serves over 300 financial institutions and provides access to specialized partners, managers, and senior professionals who focus on financial services.
• Community Bankers of CaliforniaminorOthersProfessional association membership providing networking and industry intelligence for serving financial institution clients.
• California Bankers AssociationminorOthersProfessional association membership supporting the firm's Financial Institutions practice group.
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)minorOthersNational professional organization for CPAs. Membership supports professional standards and continuing education.
• California Society of Certified Public AccountantsminorOthersState-level CPA professional association supporting California-based accounting professionals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eide Bailly LLP: Eide Bailly is a top-25 U.S. accounting firm offering audit, tax, and advisory services across many of the same verticals as H&B (agribusiness, healthcare, construction, financial services, technology). Its mid-market, multi-vertical focus and Allinial Global membership make it a comparable peer.
• BPM LLP: BPM is a California-based full-service CPA firm offering audit, tax, and advisory services to mid-market companies across industries including technology, life sciences, real estate, and agribusiness. Its California-only footprint and industry-specialized practice groups parallel H&B's structure and target client base.
• Plante Moran: Plante Moran is one of the largest U.S. middle-market CPA and consulting firms, serving manufacturing, real estate, financial services, healthcare, and technology clients with audit, tax, and advisory services. Its mid-market, multi-vertical service profile and partner-led model structurally resemble H&B.
• Moss Adams LLP: Moss Adams is one of the largest West Coast-based CPA and consulting firms, headquartered in Seattle with major California presence. It serves similar mid-market clients across multiple industries (healthcare, financial institutions, technology, agribusiness) with audit, tax, and advisory services—a near-direct structural peer to H&B in geographic and service mix.
• Armanino LLP: Armanino is a large California-headquartered CPA and business consulting firm with multiple offices statewide serving technology, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, and nonprofit clients. Its full-service model, California focus, multi-vertical industry groups, and partner-led engagement style make it one of the closest comparables to H&B.
• WithumSmith+Brown, PC: Withum is a top-30 U.S. accounting and advisory firm serving mid-market clients across industries including financial services, real estate, healthcare, technology, and nonprofit. Its industry-specialized service groups and mid-market focus make it structurally comparable to H&B.
• Wipfli LLP: Wipfli is a top-25 U.S. accounting and advisory firm serving mid-market clients in healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, real estate, and nonprofit sectors. Its multi-vertical mid-market focus, partner-led engagement model, and multiple-office structure parallel H&B.

Broad incumbents

• Crowe LLP: Crowe is a top-10 national accounting firm providing audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services to mid-market and large clients across financial institutions, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. As a larger, broader incumbent, it competes with H&B for the same mid-market clients, especially in financial institutions and IT assurance.
• CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA): CLA is one of the largest U.S. accounting and professional services firms serving middle-market clients in healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, real estate, and agribusiness. As a larger, broader player it competes directly with H&B for California mid-market engagements and IT assurance work.
• BDO USA: BDO USA is a top-5 global accounting network's U.S. member firm offering full-service audit, tax, and advisory services to mid-market and large clients. Its broad industry coverage and significant California presence make it a larger, broader incumbent competing with H&B across multiple verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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