FAIRFIELD, NJ – January 16, 2012 –Smolin Lupin & Co. of Fairfield, one of the oldest and largest accounting firms headquartered in northern New Jersey, today announced that it has merged with McKinley White & Co., LLP of Paramus, NJ.

"This merger provides Smolin Lupin with an even broader level of talent," said Ted Dudek, CPA, president of Smolin Lupin. "McKinley White & Co. is known for its experience in working with school boards, non-profits and trucking companies. This merger makes our company stronger, more diversified and better positioned for future growth."

The merger, slated to take effect Monday, January 16, will bring over to Smolin Lupin two new partners, Thomas McKinley, CPA and Susan T. White, CPA as well as accounting and support staff. The team will dovetail nicely with the other CPAs at Smolin Lupin and will continue to focus on highest quality service to the clients of the firm.

"What attracted us to Smolin Lupin is the firm's ability to provide experienced accounting and auditing resources across the board," McKinley said. "It is rare to find an accounting firm with such a widespread ability to meet client requests. No matter the issue, there is someone at Smolin Lupin who has the day-to-day experience to handle it."

White agreed, noting the firm has been working with Smolin Lupin for a number of years.