UHY Expands With Addition of Upstate New York CPA Group

Accounting firm UHY adds Queensbury-based CMJ LLP to its growing national platform.

Feb. 18, 2026 at 10:07pm

UHY, a national accounting firm, announced its expansion in Upstate New York with the addition of Queensbury, N.Y.-based certified public accounting firm CMJ LLP. The combination enhances UHY's presence in New York State and adds CMJ's industry expertise in construction and financial services to UHY's growing national platform. CMJ founders Paul A. Curtis and William A. Jeffreys join UHY as partners, and the CMJ team will join UHY as part of the combination.

Why it matters

The acquisition of CMJ LLP allows UHY to strengthen its foothold in the Upstate New York market and adds valuable industry expertise to the firm's national platform, positioning it for further growth and expansion.

The details

Founded in 1988, CMJ provides comprehensive accounting, tax, and advisory services, serving a client base on domestic, multi-state, and international matters. The combination of the two firms will allow UHY to better serve its existing clients in the region and attract new clients with CMJ's specialized industry knowledge.

  • UHY announced the acquisition on February 17, 2026.

The players

UHY

A national accounting firm that is expanding its presence in Upstate New York through the acquisition of CMJ LLP.

CMJ LLP

A Queensbury, N.Y.-based certified public accounting firm that provides comprehensive accounting, tax, and advisory services, with expertise in the construction and financial services industries.

Paul A. Curtis

Co-founder of CMJ LLP, who will join UHY as a partner.

William A. Jeffreys

Co-founder of CMJ LLP, who will join UHY as a partner.

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The takeaway

The acquisition of CMJ LLP by UHY demonstrates the firm's strategic focus on expanding its geographic reach and industry expertise to better serve its growing client base across the United States.