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Global Affiliation

Needel, Welch & Stone, P.C. has formed an alliance with the national firm of BDO Seidman, LLP (BDO), a member of BDO International, in order to provide clients with a more extensive range of services.

BDO is the sixth largest accounting firm in the world, with more than 35 offices and 250 independent alliance firm locations nationwide. As a Member Firm of BDO International, BDO Seidman, LLP serves multi-national clients by leveraging a global network of resources comprised of nearly 600 member firm offices in 99 countries. BDO Seidman, LLP has been serving the middle market since 1910.

The alliance does not change the organizational or ownership structure of Needel, Welch & Stone, P.C., which has been independently owned since its inception in 1964. The strategic alliance does, however, enable the firm access to the full resources of BDO and BDO International, and will help Needel, Welch & Stone, P.C. clients as they expand their businesses.

Key benefits offered through the BDO Seidman Alliance include:
  • Supplementary professional services
  • Comprehensive management consulting services
  • Specialists with experience in a wide range of industries
  • Customized state-of-the-art computer and internal training programs
  • Additional marketing and human resources support
The BDO Seidman Alliance provides Needel, Welch & Stone, P.C. with professional services and specialized areas of expertise designed to supplement our core accounting, tax and consulting client services.

Industry Software Solutions

New England Systems and Solutions, LLC. ( NESS ) is an affiliate firm of Needel, Welch & Stone, P.C., and was established to provide accounting systems and solutions primarily for not-for-profit organizations. Leveraging the knowledge of Needel, Welch & Stone, P.C., the consultants from NESS understand the complex not-for-profit financial reporting and business processes environment. NESS is an authorized business partner of Kintera Fundware and AccuFund accounting software solutions. NESS is also an authorized business partner of Kintera Sphere, a web-based fundraising and development software solution.

Industry-Related Associations

Needel, Welch & Stone, P.C. is committed to continuing education and participation in industry-specific associations in order to provide the most relevant and accurate professional services.

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Members, personal financial planning, tax and information technology divisions.

Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants - The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, Inc. is the premier State professional organization of certified public accountants, representing 8,000 members in public practice, industry, government and education. The Society works to develop and maintain high professional standards and offers a wide array of legislative, technical support and referral services to its members.

South Shore Chamber of Commerce - Largest suburban chamber of commerce in New England.

Metro South Chamber of Commerce - One of the region's oldest and leading economic development and business advocacy organizations comprised of eighteen communities in the Metro South region.

Norfolk and Plymouth Estate and Business Planning Council - Promoting cooperative efforts in the fields of estate and business planning among the professions and business enterprises represented by the members.

New England Museum Association - The only organization in New England serving museums of all sizes and the people who work for and with them.

Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) - Organization of private day and boarding schools in New England.





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