Middletown, Ohio-based accounting firm Clark Schaefer Hackett recently has acquired Albright Consulting Inc., of Cincinnati.

Clark Schaefer said the acquisition of Albright moves the firm more strongly into banking risk management and compliance work, according to reports. The group will be led by Jim Conley, leader of the Clark Schaefer Risk Management Service Group.

Clark Schaefer said the acquisition will double the number of financial institutions clients served by the group, and double to six the number of employees working in that sector.

About Clark Schaefer:

Founded in 1938, Clark Schaefer Hackett is one of the region's largest professional services firms operating five offices throughout the state of Ohio - Cincinnati, Dayton, Springfield, Middletown and Columbus. Beyond the borders of Ohio, we are positioned as the firm of choice for countless businesses in Kentucky and Indiana, as well. And, we are recognized among the top 60 CPA firms in the nation.