Eide Bailly acquires Loveridge Hunt

• Expert quote: “Culture and relationships were significant factors in our decision,” — Craig Lisko, Loveridge Hunt
• Forward look: Look for continued inorganic expansion from the private equity-backed firm.

Top 25 Firm Eide Bailly will acquire Loveridge Hunt & Co. in Bellevue, Washington, effective Oct. 19.

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Loveridge Hunt is an accounting and advisory firm specializing in the affordable housing industry, servicing developers, builders, syndicators, investors, not-for-profit organizations and housing authorities.

“Culture and relationships were significant factors in our decision,” Loveridge Hunt managing partner Craig Lisko said in a statement Wednesday. “Over the years, we’ve had the opportunity to work alongside Eide Bailly professionals and experience firsthand the collaborative, down-to-earth culture they have built. By becoming part of Eide Bailly, we’ll have access to expanded resources, specialized expertise and additional support that will allow us to spend even more time focused on serving our clients.”

Eide Bailly, based in Fargo, North Dakota, ranked No. 18 on Accounting Today‘s 2026 Top 100 Firms list. It reported $761 million in revenue, with 436 partners and over 3,500 employees across 50 offices. Earlier this year, the firm received a private equity investment from Reverence Capital to continue expanding organically and inorganically through acquisitions.

Eide Bailly managing partner and CEO Jeremy Hauk said of Loveridge Hunt, “They have built a highly respected practice and share our commitment to exceptional client service and strong relationships. Their specialized experience serving affordable housing organizations further enhances our capabilities and strengthens our ability to support clients as their needs continue to evolve.”

Eide Bailly has made a number of acquisitions over the past few years. In August, it added MUN with offices in California, Nevada and Hawaii. In December 2025, it added Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer in Virginia. That year it also added Traner Smith in Washington, Hamilton Tharp in California, Roycon in Texas, and Volpe Brown & Co. in Ohio. The previous year, it merged in Apple Growth Partners in Ohio. It also sold its wealth management practice to Sequoia Financial Group.

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