Rockland, MA-based BA Inc. (formerly known as Burke & Associates CPAs) has joined Platform Accounting Group as Shoreline Advisors, marking Platform’s entry into the Bay State.
Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
This is Salt Lake City-based Platform’s third M&A deal in 2026. The firm has also added Smeriglio Associates (now known as Green Coast Advisors) in Connecticut and Accounting Specialists (now known as ASG Advisor Group) in Florida this year.
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Shoreline’s team of five partners and more than 20 team members has worked alongside small and medium-sized businesses in architecture, design, real estate, technology, and other professional service industries for nearly 20 years.

The firm provides client accounting and advisory services, tax planning and preparation, payroll services, business advisory, and comprehensive financial planning.
“For decades, we’ve worked to serve our clients with personalized attention and expertise to support their business’s sustainable growth,” John Burke, managing director of Shoreline Advisors, said in a statement. “We are excited about this next chapter within the Platform ecosystem.”
Platform Accounting Group has more than 1,000 employees across 17 states. The firm provides services such as tax, wealth management, ERP consulting, business accounting, and more.
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