More than acenturystrong.
Since our firm’s founding over a century ago, we’ve lived through world wars, survived earthquakes and pandemics, witnessed transformative cultural change, and embraced world-changing technology. Through it all, our commitment to service excellence, innovation, and the communities we serve has been the cornerstone of our resilience and success.
1917
Hood & Strong is founded by Walter Hood and Addison Strong as an audit firm serving exclusively San Francisco clients – many of whom had been denied representation by the established firms of the day. Hood takes the helm as managing partner.
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1920 to 1926
Hood & Strong’s client portfolio grows to represent the “who’s who” of pioneering Bay Area businesses and families including Levi Strauss, Wells Fargo, MJB Coffee, Crocker Bank, Guittard Chocolate, and Dean Witter.
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1935
To accommodate its continued growth, Hood & Strong moves its headquarters to the Shell Building at 100 Bush Street in San Francisco, a location it will call home for the next 36 years.
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1967
Hood & Strong adds a dedicated tax practice to provide a full suite of accounting and tax services for its growing California client base.
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1969
Hood & Strong is the first San Francisco accounting firm to focus on hiring women. Today, more than half of the Hood & Strong leadership team are women, along with more than 60% of team members.
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1977
Hood & Strong acquires a Palo Alto practice to serve its growing South Bay client base, reflecting the growth and interest in Silicon Valley.
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1981
Way ahead of its competitors, Hood & Strong names its first women partners: Mollie Marshall and Jane Antonsen.
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1983
Hood & Stong Partner Robert Docili gains national recognition for the firm and is appointed to the Congressional Joint Taxation Advisory Committee.
The firm joins two national alliances—AFFI and Summit – to extend its geographic reach.
The firm joins two national alliances—AFFI and Summit – to extend its geographic reach.
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1992
Hood & Strong is recognized as one of the Top 100 CPA firms in the U.S. in the BOWMAN 100 ranking. The firm grows to 30 partners and 110 staff.
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1993
Hood & Strong acquires the tax practice of Paulsen & Associates, leading to another period of growth.
1994
Hood & Strong moves its Palo Alto office to Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park, among the first accounting firms to locate in the world-famous VC corridor.
The firm’s growing M&A practice results in a combined $1B in transactions, opening new avenues to help clients invest and grow.
The firm’s growing M&A practice results in a combined $1B in transactions, opening new avenues to help clients invest and grow.
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1997
Hood & Strong establishes its dedicated Non-Profit Service Group led by Partner Robert Raffo. The firm formalizes its “giving back” ethos, providing all staff with 48 PTO hours annually to volunteer for their favorite causes.
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1999
The firm affiliates and invests in a financial staffing organization to provide clients with human resources services.
Hood & Strong Investment Advisors (HSIA) is established.
Hood & Strong Investment Advisors (HSIA) is established.
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2007
The firm moves into new, larger offices in downtown San Jose.
2017
Hood & Strong celebrates its centennial with a year-long series of anniversary events and community commemorations. February 8 is proclaimed ‘Hood & Strong Day’ in San Francisco.
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2018
Susan Malone is elected the firm’s first woman managing partner, continuing the firm’s legacy and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
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2019
Hood & Strong opens a Petaluma office to serve its growing roster of North Bay clients.
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2021
Hood & Strong is ranked among the largest 400 public accounting firms in the U.S. by INSIDE Public Accounting.
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2023
Hood & Strong extends its nonprofit expertise with the merger with Cohen-Anderson CPAs, a boutique public accounting firm focused exclusively on providing client accounting services to exempt organizations.
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2024
The firm puts a fresh “look” on its 108-year legacy and growing practice with the launch of a refreshed visual identity and website.
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