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Christian Stein Joins Smith Patrick CPAs, Expanding Strategy, Valuation and Litigation Support Services

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

Stein Brings Over 30 Years of Banking and Finance Experience to Leading St. Louis Accounting Firm St. Louis, MO—Smith Patrick CPAs, a St. Louis-based accounting…

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Litigation Support Accounting: Unraveling the Complexities of Financial Disputes

September 13, 2023September 13, 2023

Every legal battle is fraught with complexities, and when money enters the fray, things can get even murkier. It’s in these scenarios that litigation support…

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John Ernst Joins Smith Patrick CPAs, Brings Expertise in Financial Valuation and Litigation Support

February 17, 2022October 23, 2024

Ernst Brings 20+ Years of Experience to Growing St. Louis Accounting Firm St. Louis, MO — Smith Patrick CPAs announces that John Ernst, CPA, ABV,…

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