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Celebrating 80 Years and Still Going Strong
Celebrating 80 Years and Still Going Strong
By Jo Alenson | Manager of Marketing & Business Development at R&A CPAs
In 1942, when the University of Arizona graduate Aaron Paul founded the accounting firm that would become R&A CPAs, Arizona had been a state for just 30 years and Tucson’s population was about 35,000. Eight decades later, R&A CPAs is one of the largest accounting and advisory firms in the Southwest and one of the longest-standing businesses in Tucson.
We are honored that so many of our clients have been with us over decades and generations. Our clients’ high satisfaction ratings have enabled us to be awarded ‘Best of Accounting’ for two consecutive years, one of just fifty firms across the U.S. to achieve this distinction.
Our team of more than 50 employees includes bright, talented staff who are beginning their careers or are senior staff and partners, several of whom have had lengthy careers at R&A. Our deep roots extend out to include many friends and former staff and partners who support us in maintaining the broad connection and investment we have in our community. Our professionals are passionate about their work and the success of our clients, our firm, and each other.
Tom Furrier, CPA, PFS, shareholder and R&A managing partner said, “I started my accounting career with R&A in 1984, so I have seen a lot of change, but the basics have not changed. R&A’s success and longevity are due in large part to our solid core values, the finest team I could hope for, the loyalty of our clients, and the tremendous support of our community. I could not be prouder. We look forward to our next 80 years.”
Shareholder Amy Chavez, CPA, ABV, who leads our tax department added, “When I joined R&A 16 years ago, I knew I had found the right firm for me. R&A is like a family. We genuinely care for our clients and each other—and we know how to have fun. We embrace change, but I think we have stood the test of time because we are consistently true to our values.”
A lot has changed over the years, but our mission—to positively impact our clients’ business and personal future by providing comprehensive, insightful, long-term, and highest quality financial and advisory services that can be trusted—has never changed. Trust, integrity, and honesty are the basis for our daily interaction, personally and professionally. We align diversity and inclusion to our employees, our clients, our suppliers, and our community, and our commitment to these values is unwavering.