Large regional firms in Ft. Myers, Florida, Dayton, Ohio, and New Orleans, Louisiana, have joined the membership of CPAmerica International, an associations of independent CPA firms.

CPAmerica International is an association of 75 independent CPA firms across the United States. CPAmerica has affiliate members in more than 400 offices in 85 countries through its strategic alliance with Horwath International. This alliance makes CPAmerica International one of the world's largest associations of CPA and consulting firms, with annual combined revenues exceeding $2.5 billion.

Hughes, Snell & Co., P.A., in Ft. Myers, Florida, offers a full range of accounting services to business and individuals in southwest Florida. With 26 employees, including eight partners, the firm specializes in such niche areas as estates and trusts, professional practices, construction, nonprofit organizations, and healthcare industries.

Kentner Sellers, LLP, provides certified public accounting and business consulting services in Dayton, Ohio, and surrounding areas. The firm has its offices in Vandalia and employs a staff of 25, including eight partners. The firm specializes in services to individuals as well as such niche areas as construction, manufacturing, distribution, real estate, professional services, and trucking.

Kushner LaGraize, LLC, has its offices in Metairie, Louisiana. The firm employs 52 people, including nine partners. In addition to providing accounting and auditing services, the firm specializes in physician groups, law firms, privately held corporations, and governmental/nonprofit organizations.

Applicants for CPAmerica membership must undergo a rigorous quality review, and only those firms with the highest standards in all practice areas are selected.