Albin Randall & Bennett

What Albin Randall & Bennett does

Albin, Randall & Bennett (ARB) is a full-service certified public accounting and business advisory firm founded in 1987 and headquartered in Portland, Maine. The firm provides comprehensive audit and attest, tax preparation and planning, and business advisory services — including succession planning, M&A advisory, ESOP advisory, and employee benefit plan services — through dedicated industry practices covering auto dealerships, construction and real estate, manufacturing, credit unions, nonprofits, closely held businesses, craft beverage producers, professional services firms, and private clients. Service delivery is organized into specialist teams rather than generalist pods, with principals such as Bart Haug (auto dealership), Holly Ferguson (manufacturing), and David Jean (succession planning and construction/real estate) leading named practice groups across New England from a single Maine office.

ARB generates revenue through engagement-based professional fees across four primary streams: public accounting and attest services; business and individual tax preparation and planning; business advisory and consulting (succession, M&A, ESOP); and employee benefit plan services. Pricing is quote-based and varies by engagement complexity, scope, and industry; contracts are typically multi-year for attest and advisory work and seasonal for individual tax. The go-to-market motion is consultative and relationship-led, supported by industry-specific thought-leadership channels (Headlights, On-Site, Manufacturer newsletters), a firm blog, active social presence, event sponsorships (Green Light Maine), and CPAmerica affiliation. Customer concentration is spread across multiple verticals with no individually large enterprise logo disclosed, and typical clients are mid-market businesses and high-net-worth households throughout New England.

Underlying technology is a standard CPA practice stack: practice management software for CPA workflows, audit and attest platforms, tax preparation systems, and a client portal with SafeSend Returns for secure electronic document exchange. The firm has 11–50 employees, is structured as a private partnership, is actively operating, and has remained independent of any parent or external capital. Recognitions include 13 consecutive Best Places to Work in Maine awards (2013–2025) and Accounting Today 2025 Regional Leader status in New England for achieving double-digit revenue growth.

Name

Albin Randall & Bennett

Legal name

Albin, Randall & Bennett

Website

https://arbcpa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Albin, Randall & Bennett is a Portland, Maine-based CPA and business advisory firm serving auto dealerships, construction, manufacturing, credit unions, nonprofits, closely held businesses, and private clients throughout New England with audit, tax, and advisory services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Accounting and Advisory Services

NAICS

Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (5412), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Internal Audit & SOX/ICFR Advisory (BPAHAFAD)

Keywords

• Public accounting services
• Tax preparation services
• Audit and attest services
• Business advisory consulting
• Succession planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Accounting and Attest Services: Fees for audit, review, and compilation engagements providing assurance on financial statements.
2. Tax Preparation and Planning Services: Fees for business and individual tax preparation, planning, and compliance services.
3. Business Advisory and Consulting: Fees for business advisory, succession planning, M&A advisory, ESOP advisory, and other consulting engagements.
4. Employee Benefit Plan Services: Fees for employee benefit plan audit and advisory services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Albin, Randall & Bennett is a full-service certified public accounting and business advisory firm delivering accounting and attest services (audit, review, compilation), business and individual tax preparation and planning, business advisory, M&A advisory, ESOP advisory, employee benefit plan services, and succession planning. The firm organizes its services into industry-specialized teams covering auto dealerships, construction and real estate, manufacturing, credit unions, nonprofits, closely held businesses, craft beverage, and professional services firms, primarily serving clients throughout New England.

Product overview

Albin, Randall & Bennett is a full-service certified public accounting and business advisory firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional services. The firm's core offerings include Accounting and Attest Services, Business Advisory Services, Business Tax Services, Employee Benefit Plans, ESOP Advisory Services, Individual Tax Preparation Services, M&A Advisory Services, and Succession Planning Services. These services are organized by industry specialization covering Auto Dealerships, Construction and Real Estate, Manufacturing, Credit Unions, Nonprofits, Closely Held Businesses, Private Client Services, Craft Beverage, and Professional Services Firms. The firm also provides client resources including SafeSend Returns for secure document exchange. ARB serves clients throughout New England with a focus on Maine-based businesses and families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accounting and Attest Services Comprehensive accounting and attest services including audit, review, and compilation engagements that provide assurance on financial statements and help clients manage risk. Targeted at businesses and organizations requiring third-party assurance.
• Business Advisory Services Strategic advisory services that help business owners move their business forward, leveraging the firm's broad range of skills and experience across operational, financial, and strategic issues.
• Business Tax Services Tax planning and compliance guidance for businesses navigating a rapidly changing tax environment, including savvy and sensible strategies tailored to the client's industry and structure.
• Employee Benefit Plan Services
• ESOP Advisory Services Advisory services for Employee Stock Ownership Plans, including management of repurchase obligations and growth pressures unique to ESOP-owned companies.
• Individual Tax Preparation Services Personalized tax preparation and planning services that create plans to minimize tax liability at the federal, state, and local levels for individuals, trusts, and estates.
• M&A Advisory Services Advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, including business valuation and transaction support for buyers, sellers, and transitioning ownership.
• Succession Planning Services Strategic operational and financial planning to maximize the value of a business during ownership transitions, including the Seven-Step Exit Planning Preparation process delivered through Altus Exit Strategies.
• Auto Dealership Industry Services Specialized accounting, tax, and advisory services for auto dealerships, including support on month-end close, facility investment analysis, franchise opportunity evaluation, and OEM compliance.
• Construction and Real Estate Industry Services Accounting, audit, and advisory services for construction companies and real estate developers, including job costing, project financial management, and navigation of high costs and tight lending environments.
• Manufacturing Industry Services Accounting, audit, and advisory services for manufacturers, including talent pipeline development, operational efficiency consulting, and strategic financial planning.
• Credit Union Industry Services Audit, accounting, and advisory services for credit unions, with emphasis on member value, cybersecurity, NCUA compliance, and regulatory readiness.
• Nonprofit Industry Services Accounting and compliance services for nonprofit organizations, including tax-exempt status management, IRS compliance, and financial transparency reporting.
• Closely Held Businesses Services Advisory services for closely held businesses adapting to new tax and compliance rules, including succession, transition, and exit planning support.
• Private Client Services Personalized tax, estate, and financial planning services for high net worth individuals and private families, including governance and charitable giving strategies.
• Craft Beverage Industry Services Specialized accounting, tax, and advisory services for craft beverage producers.
• Professional Services Firms Industry Services Accounting and advisory services tailored to professional services firms, including partnership accounting, owner compensation planning, and practice management advisory.

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CPAmericacoreOthersARB is a member of CPAmerica, an association of independent accounting firms that provides resources, expertise, and networking opportunities for member firms. This affiliation enhances ARB's capabilities through shared knowledge and best practices among top-performing CPA firms nationwide.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BerryDunn: Portland, Maine-headquartered full-service CPA and consulting firm with comparable vertical specialization (healthcare, manufacturing, government, nonprofits) and similar mid-market client base across New England.
• Baker Newman Noyes: Portland, Maine-based CPA and advisory firm offering tax, audit, and business advisory services to closely held businesses and middle-market clients in the same New England geography as ARB.
• Macpage: Maine-based full-service accounting and business advisory firm serving closely held businesses, nonprofits, and middle-market clients with comparable service lines and regional footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Withum: Top-30 U.S. CPA firm with deep industry specialization (including auto dealerships and manufacturing) and similar middle-market positioning; represents the larger-firm analogue of ARB's vertical model.
• Eide Bailly: Top-25 U.S. regional CPA firm serving middle-market clients with industry-specific practices; comparable in size and vertical specialization strategy, though operating across the Upper Midwest and West.
• Plante Moran: Large U.S. middle-market CPA and advisory firm with strong industry specialization (manufacturing, automotive, financial institutions); provides a reference point for what scaled vertical depth looks like.
• Wipfli: Top-20 U.S. CPA and advisory firm serving middle-market clients with vertical practices in manufacturing, construction, and financial services — directly competitive in ARB's core verticals.
• RSM US: Leading U.S. middle-market CPA firm targeting closely held businesses and the same industries ARB serves; represents the upper end of competitive pressure from national consolidators.
• BDO USA: Top-5 U.S. accounting firm with significant middle-market practice across manufacturing, dealerships, and financial services; competes with ARB for larger engagements in shared verticals.
• Marcum LLP: Top-15 U.S. CPA and advisory firm with strong middle-market and closely held business focus, offering tax, audit, and advisory services comparable to ARB's full-service model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/arbcpa
• Facebookfacebook.com/arbcpas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/albin-randall-&-bennett
• Instagraminstagram.com/arbcpa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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