LEAWOOD, KAN, January 4, 2010 -- Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. (MHM) today announced the acquisition of the attest practice of Goldstein Lewin & Company, one of the largest accounting firms in South Florida, effective January 1, 2010. Concurrent with this transaction, CBIZ, Inc. has acquired the nonattest practice of Goldstein Lewin & Co. CBIZ, Inc. and Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. have an alternative practice structure. The two companies are separate and independent legal entities that work together to serve clients' business needs.

Founded in 1975, Goldstein Lewin & Co. provides a broad spectrum of services including tax planning and compliance, wealth preservation and estate planning, technology consulting, software consulting, accounting, auditing, business valuation and litigation consulting. Goldstein Lewin & Co. has 85 associates and approximately $13.7 million in revenue during the past 12 months.

Bill Hancock, MHM President stated, "Combined with our existing Boca Raton and Miami locations, the addition of Goldstein Lewin & Co.’s attest practice to our firm strengthens our presence and positions MHM as one of the largest accounting firms in South Florida. They are bringing a tremendous amount of expertise and additional resources that will contribute to the growth and success of our firm all around. We are very excited about this new addition to our Firm and look forward to the opportunity to create new relationships in the market.”

Founded in 1954, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. has over 35 offices nationwide and more than 270 shareholders. All of the CPA owners of Goldstein Lewin & Co. have become shareholders of MHM and will continue practicing in South Florida. MHM specializes in attest services for mid-market and growing businesses, not-for-profit organizations and government agencies. Services include financial statement audits of public and private companies, employee benefit plan audits, SAS 70 audits, reviews, compilations, litigation support and reports on performance of agreed-upon procedures.

Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.’s expertise can be supplemented with resources available through its close association with CBIZ. A national company, CBIZ offers customized business solutions in such areas as advisory and tax; benefits consulting and administration; human resources; information technology; payroll and valuation. CBIZ, a public company, is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CBZ.

For more information about Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C., please visit www.mhm-pc.com.