11 Dec 2017 Bell and Co. announces merger

Bell and Company, a North Little Rock based accounting firm, has merged King Ball & Company into its North Little Rock offices. The merger was finalized Nov. 1. 

Terms of the deal were not disclosed. This represents Bell & Company’s third merger and/or acquisition in the past four years. “We continue to grow organically and through our planned strategy of mergers and acquisitions of firms that meet our standards and fit culturally with our business,” said Richard Bell, founder and CEO of Bell and Company.

King Ball & Company, a North Little Rock based accounting firm, was founded in 1990. The firm, led by Ron Ball, relocated its offices to Bell and Company’s main office in North Little Rock effective Nov. 1. Ron Ball will serve as Principal and is joined by four other staff members. King Ball & Company was founded by Barry King and Ron Ball in 1990. 

King retired from the firm in 2014. Ball has served as CEO of the firm since that time. The firm provides all traditional accounting services, tax preparation and advising to small businesses and individuals. The firm also specializes in accounting for the equine industry, providing services for numerous equine operations, trainers, breeders and associated industries. In regard to the merger, Ball said, “The ability to have a more well-rounded practice, additional services and greater depth of professionals for our clients was a natural decision for us. It couldn’t have been a better match for us and our clients.”

Bell & Company P.A. is a regional accounting firm specializing in the trucking/transportation and small business industry for more than 30 years. The firm, located in North Little Rock, is dedicated to assisting its clients in the management of their businesses though expert accounting and financial counsel to help generate and preserve wealth for future generations. Founded in 1982, Bell & Company serves clients in 10 states and maintains offices in North Little Rock and Conway.

Bell and Company has received numerous community and philanthropic awards and was recognized by Soirée Magazine in its “Best OF Category” for Best Customer Service From An Accounting Firm for 2017. Bell was also awarded the 2017 Outstanding Public Service Award by the Bowen School of Law for 2017.