Carson & McKinney CPAs is now Doeren Mayhew.
We have exciting news: Carson & McKinney, CPAs, PLLC has joined forces with Doeren Mayhew, a top 50 and nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm. Keep reading to learn more about this exciting new chapter for our firm.
Press Release
Oct. 6, 2025
Doeren Mayhew, a national assurance, tax and advisory firm, has acquired Nashville CPA firm Carson & McKinney, CPAs, PLLC, a move that strengthens its presence in the region. The firm and its employees began operating under the Doeren Mayhew name as of Sept. 22, 2025.
“Doeren Mayhew is excited about our continued growth in Nashville,” says Chad Anschuetz, CEO at Doeren Mayhew. “We’re committed to strategically positioning ourselves in this fast-growing market with additional resources and offerings to deepen our client relationships.”
Carson & McKinney, led by Managing Principal Chad McKinney, provides tax, assurance, consulting and outsourced accounting services to individuals and a diverse sector of businesses throughout Middle Tennessee. McKinney joins Doeren Mayhew as a principal in the regional leadership team.
“The state of the industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by evolving tax regulations and accounting standards. Collaborating with a firm of Doeren Mayhew's caliber gives our clients access to additional services and resources, with a more holistic approach to high-quality client service,” said McKinney. “We are confident this partnership will elevate our capacity to provide the next level of forward-looking value to our clients for their continued success.”
This addition, which marks the firm’s eighth acquisition in 2025, exemplifies the firm’s growth-oriented vision to build stronger presences in existing markets and key economic hubs. The firm first entered the Nashville market in March 2025 with the acquisition of Thurman Campbell Group, PLC.
“We are thrilled to welcome Carson & McKinney to our firm,” said Bob Yates, Doeren Mayhew’s greater Nashville managing principal. “Having a long-standing relationship with Chad McKinney, we know firsthand his teams’ deep commitment to their clients. Our shared client philosophy and combined local bench strength better positions us for future success in the market, while enhancing our clients’ experiences with us.”
Why Doeren Mayhew
With Doeren Mayhew, we're able to provide resources and solutions to help take your experience with us to the next level and drive meaningful value. We now have a national bench strength of over 800 professionals, who stand ready to help you navigate any challenge standing in the way of achieving your business and financial goals. They bring unmatched expertise across a diverse sector of industries and technical areas to provide a suite of solutions that go well beyond traditional accounting.
Explore Our Service Offerings
Assurance
Turning numbers into knowledge to confidently solve complex business problems and seize opportunities.
Tax
Confidently connecting the dots between compliance and strategy while uncomplicating tax matters.
Outsourcing
Embracing true collaboration to fulfill your back-office operations and transform your decision-making power.
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