Cherry Bekaert Acquires Washington, DC-Based Firm Tarsus

Mergers and Acquisitions | January 13, 2026

Cherry Bekaert Acquires Washington, DC-Based Firm Tarsus

Tarsus is recognized for its deep experience in outsourced accounting solutions, particularly within technology, government contracting, staffing, private equity and professional services.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

Cherry Bekaert (the Firm) is pleased to announce it has acquired Tarsus, a leading accounting and advisory firm renowned for its comprehensive suite of services, including outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, real-time financial reporting and KPI reporting, strategic CFO services, and data insights for management teams.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, with additional offices in California, Missouri, and Bangalore, India, Tarsus is recognized for its deep experience in outsourced accounting solutions, particularly within the technology, government contracting, staffing, private equity and professional services sectors.

By integrating Tarsus’ capabilities, Cherry Bekaert further strengthens its existing Outsourced Accounting Services practice —enhancing its ability to deliver comprehensive, strategic support to clients across both organizations.

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Michelle Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, stated: “Tarsus’ experience and established presence in the Washington, DC and Kansas City markets strengthen our brand, operational capabilities and scale within this region and in the outsourcing and CFO advisory arenas. We are excited to welcome the Tarsus team and look forward to delivering even greater value to our clients together.”

Alex Diaz-Asper, Managing Partner, Tarsus, stated: “We are thrilled to join Cherry Bekaert and embark on this next chapter for our clients and team. By combining our strengths, we can offer an expanded suite of services while maintaining the high standards and personalized attention our clients expect. Together, we look forward to creating new opportunities and delivering even greater value.”

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