BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Calibre CPA Group, PLLC (Calibre) is proud to announce the merger of Levinson Simon Hein & Bilkey, P.C. into Calibre effective immediately. United by a common business culture, this merger will bring together the commitment to continue providing world-class professional services while making additional resources available to our clients.

We believe this merger offers important benefits. By combining our strengths we are enhancing a team of talented and skilled professionals to serve our clients. We will be able to provide our clients the services and expertise to grow their organizations for the future. This merger obviously signifies change; we are committed to making the process of integrating our two companies seamless to our clients. “The merger of Levinson Simon Hein and & Bilkey will result in even greater capacity and expertise to meet the needs of our Chicago and mid-West clients as well as provide additional support nationally,” said James Kokolas, Managing Partner of Calibre CPA Group. “Our firms are very similar, from firm culture to client service philosophy, and our experienced and talented professionals will continue to be committed to meeting the needs of current clients as well as future clients as we continue to grow.”

About Calibre CPA Group, PLLC

Founded on a mission to provide services of a superior calibre, Calibre CPA Group was established by several professionals whose careers have focused on providing a comprehensive array of audit, accounting, tax, and advisory services to a variety of tax-exempt clients throughout the country. With offices in the metropolitan Washington, DC area and Chicago, IL, our firm is staffed with over 100 professionals whose diversity of talents and expertise contribute to that mission.

About Levinson Simon Hein & Bilkey, P.C.

Levinson Simon Hein & Bilkey believe in the value of relationships. We view every client relationship like a partnership, and truly believe that our success is a result of your success. We are committed to providing close, personal attention to our clients, focusing on their specific needs and concerns. We take pride in assuring that the personal assistance you receive comes from years of advanced training, technical experience and financial acumen. Our continual investment of time and resources in continuing professional education, state-of-the-art computer technology and extensive business relationships is indicative of our commitment to excellence.

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