Our History

Press Releases (PDF)

January 3, 2008
Parente Randolph Announces NJ Merger

October 1, 2007
Parente Randolph Announces Merger with Terry & Stephenson, PC

July 31, 2007
Baker Tilly International Celebrates 20 Years

Offering Excellence in Accounting, Finance and Consultation Services for More Than 35 Years

October 1970

Charles E. Parente and John M. Randolph, Jr. started a partnership known as Parente, Randolph & Co. in 200 square feet of office space in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Their vision: to be the first regional, full-service firm that would be a true business partner of its clients. Later, Frank Orlando and Wilfred Carey joined them to form Parente Randolph Orlando Carey and Associates.

1983

We open a Williamsport office and merge with a local well established accounting firm.

1987

Charles E. Parente leaves the firm. The firm forms an Executive Committee of principals to guide the firm's future operations under the leadership of John M. Randolph, Jr, its first chairman.

Early 90's

The firm begins to move south through a series of small mergers and sets up offices in Media and Allentown. The firm merges with Curtis Consulting Group, Ltd. in 1993 and our Forensic & Litigation Services Group begins servicing clients nationally. Our migration to Center City Philadelphia is launched. Parente Technology, LLC is formed.

1994

Curtis Financial Group is formed to provide expertise in mergers and acquisitions, business valuations, and private placements.

1998

The firm opens a Harrisburg office, focusing on Healthcare Consulting.

1999

The firm merges with two accounting firms in State College and Wellsboro. The firm also completes a merger with a Wilkes-Barre accounting firm, further expanding the Wilkes-Barre office.