Top 20 accounting firm Citrin Cooperman has made its first M&A deal of 2026, announcing Tuesday that it has acquired Browne Consulting Group, a Boston-based firm that provides accounting and other advisory services to the life sciences and biotech sectors.
Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Browne Consulting joins Citrin Cooperman with approximately 60 professionals.
Citrin Cooperman said this acquisition strengthens its presence in Boston and enhances its ability to serve clients throughout the life sciences and biotech industries nationally.
“We are thrilled to welcome Browne into the Citrin Cooperman family. Our organizations share a deep commitment to client service, a collaborative culture, and a passion for delivering strategic, industry-specific insights. Browne’s deep expertise in life sciences and biotech consulting will accelerate our growth in this high-impact sector. Together, we’ll deliver even greater value to our clients as they navigate the complexities of innovation, regulation, and growth in the life sciences ecosystem,” Alan Badey, CEO of Citrin Cooperman Advisors, said in a statement on Feb. 10.
Founded in 2016 and with offices in Cambridge, MA, and Boston, Browne Consulting specializes in providing operational accounting, strategic finance, and tactical HR support for life science companies, including venture capital-backed startups—from pre-seed to Series A and beyond, the firm says in its LinkedIn profile.
“We couldn’t be more excited to join forces with Citrin Cooperman. Our cultural synergies and shared commitment to integrity, innovation, and client success have been evident since our early discussions,” Warren Browne, founder and CEO of Browne Consulting, said in a statement. “Citrin Cooperman’s reach and resources, paired with our deep specialized experience in life sciences and biotech, creates a powerful platform to help our clients solve their most complex challenges.”
Allan Koltin, CEO of Koltin Consulting Group, who advised both firms on the transaction, added, “I congratulate both organizations on structuring a deal that not only makes strategic sense but also respects and enhances the unique cultural DNA of each firm. Their collective expertise in navigating life sciences opportunities will be a formidable offering for clients seeking trusted partners in a rapidly evolving space.”
Citrin Cooperman has been one of the most active accounting firms making M&A deals in recent years, completing more than 30 acquisitions since 2019, many of them after receiving private equity backing in 2022.
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With more than 3,600 professionals, Citrin Cooperman is an independent member firm of the Moore North America Inc. Association, which is itself a regional member of Moore Global Network Ltd., one of the world’s leading accountancy and advisory networks with over 37,000 professionals in 563 offices across 116 countries.
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