Acuity HR acquired by HBK CPAs and Consultants

PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES — Acuity Human Resources has been officially acquired by HBK CPAs and Consultants for an undisclosed amount.
This acquisition fits with HBK’s strategy of strengthening its infrastructure to better service its clients’ growing needs.
“Acuity is a perfect complement to our existing capabilities,” said HBK CEO and Managing Principal Thomas M. Angelo, CPA, CTIP. “Their expertise broadens the scope of services we provide, enabling us to better serve our clients.”
Enhanced HR services
Acuity Human Resources is a company founded in 2005 and specializes in human resources outsourcing and consulting. It has been assisting businesses with strategic guidance and support for the alignment of HR functions to organizational goals.
Robert Floreak, President of Acuity, emphasized the critical role of HR in business success. “Human resources is often underestimated as a business function, but the world’s most successful companies understand that HR is critical to profitability and growth. Leveraging the power of people is key to long-term success.”
Operating primarily in the United States, Acuity has served a range of clients, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Their team, now joining HBK, brings extensive experience across various industries, further enriching HBK’s expertise.
Meanwhile, founded in 1949, HBK operates across the United States and offers a wide range of financial services, including accounting, tax, financial planning, and business consulting, to businesses of various scales and industries. With revenues of $60 million annually and a workforce of over 500 employees, HBK’s acquisition of Acuity HR aims to integrate a comprehensive suite of HR services into its portfolio.
Future directions
The merger, driven by Jeremy Hartzell, HBK’s COO, points to a future where human resources play a pivotal role in addressing modern business challenges such as remote work, work-life balance, and employee well-being.
“This acquisition enables us to offer a vital, high-quality service that aligns with the evolving needs of today’s mid-market business owner-operators,” Hartzell explained.