ATLANTA and PHOENIX — Aprio, the 20th largest business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., acquired Price Kong, a Phoenix-based accounting and advisory firm. The transaction, effective June 1, expands Aprio’s Arizona presence and adds accounting, audit, and advisory capabilities to complement Aprio Legal’s existing footprint in the market. The acquisition also marks Aprio’s entry into serving the cannabis industry, bringing specialized experience to businesses operating in a complex, fast-growing, and heavily regulated sector.
Founded in 1967, Price Kong advises entrepreneurs and business leaders across construction, dental, healthcare, real estate, technology, and other growth-oriented industries. The firm was among the first to offer accounting services to the cannabis industry and has helped operators and ancillary businesses navigate complex regulatory, tax, and financial challenges for more than ten years. With more than 40 professionals, including Managing Partner Ross Dietrich and five additional partners, Price Kong brings substantial depth and experience to Aprio.
Aprio entered the Phoenix metro market in early 2025 with the launch of Aprio Legal, a full-service alternative business structure law firm recently named a “Top 10 Most Innovative Law Firm in Arizona” by AZ Big Media.
The Price Kong acquisition is the latest in Aprio’s growth journey, which includes the acquisition of CAVU Advisors in Columbia, Maryland; expansion into Portland, Oregon; the addition of a dedicated State and Local Tax team in Denver; and the launch of Aprio Global to serve clients with cross-border tax, accounting, and advisory needs worldwide.
