EisnerAmper to Acquire Prominent Valuation and Forensic Accounting Firm

Top 20 Firm Adds KLG Business Valuators & Forensic Accountants in Strategic Deal

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:58pm

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EisnerAmper, a Top 20 accounting firm, has announced plans to acquire KLG Business Valuators & Forensic Accountants, a highly respected firm specializing in business valuations, forensic accounting, litigation support, and expert witness services. The deal is expected to close in May, further strengthening EisnerAmper's advisory capabilities.

Why it matters

This acquisition represents a strategic move by EisnerAmper to bolster its expertise in complex valuation and forensic accounting matters, particularly in areas like matrimonial litigation, shareholder disputes, and estate planning. The combination of KLG's specialized services with EisnerAmper's national platform is expected to provide enhanced value and resources for clients.

The details

KLG, based in Melville, New York, has built a strong reputation for its credible and rigorous work in business valuations, forensic accounting, and litigation support. The firm's depth in areas like matrimonial litigation, dispute consulting, and expert witness services will complement EisnerAmper's existing advisory offerings. EisnerAmper, ranked No. 13 on Accounting Today's 2026 Top 100 Firms list, reported over $1.2 billion in revenue with 475 partners and 4,700 employees across 43 offices.

  • The deal is expected to close in May 2026.
  • EisnerAmper completed a continuation vehicle transaction with its investor, TowerBrook Capital Partners, last month.

The players

EisnerAmper

A Top 20 accounting firm based in New York with over $1.2 billion in revenue, 475 partners, and 4,700 employees across 43 offices.

KLG Business Valuators & Forensic Accountants

A specialized firm based in Melville, New York, that provides business valuations, forensic accounting, litigation support, and expert witness services, particularly in areas like matrimonial litigation, shareholder disputes, and estate planning.

Chris Loiacono

Vice chair of services at EisnerAmper.

Glenn Liebman

Co-managing partner at KLG.

David Gresen

Co-managing partner at KLG.

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What they’re saying

“KLG has built an outstanding reputation for credible, rigorous, and trusted work in complex valuation and forensic matters. Their depth in matrimonial litigation, dispute consulting, and expert witness services strongly complements EisnerAmper's advisory platform and adds value for clients.”

— Chris Loiacono, Vice chair of services

“We're thrilled to join EisnerAmper. This is a great strategic opportunity for both our clients and team.”

— Glenn Liebman, Co-managing partner

“This combination allows us to continue delivering the specialized valuation and forensic expertise KLG is known for, backed by EisnerAmper's national capabilities.”

— David Gresen, Co-managing partner

“KLG is recognized as a preeminent business valuation and forensic accounting firm throughout the greater New York area. They were courted by practically every major firm in the country but chose EisnerAmper as the best strategic and cultural fit.”

— Allan Koltin, CEO of Koltin Consulting Group

What’s next

The deal is expected to close in May 2026, at which point KLG's specialized services will be integrated into EisnerAmper's national platform.

The takeaway

This acquisition demonstrates EisnerAmper's strategic focus on expanding its advisory capabilities, particularly in high-demand areas like business valuation and forensic accounting. The combination of KLG's expertise and EisnerAmper's resources is expected to provide enhanced services and value for clients in the greater New York region and beyond.