SHREWSBURY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Loscalzo Associates, a leading provider of LIVE CPE programs servicing the accounting profession, today announced the acquisition of Nichols Patrick CPE, a Youngstown, Ohio continuing education provider specializing in tax training.
Terms of the transaction were not released. Nichols Patrick CPE operations will remain based in suburban Youngstown.
“This is an exciting development for both companies,” said Stacey Painter, Director, at Loscalzo Associates. “It is the perfect combination, as our businesses are highly complementary, creating synergies and making us a stronger provider with expanded CPE offerings.”
“Both companies share the same core philosophy regarding client service and delivery of exceptional training,” said Mark Patrick, CEO of Nichols Patrick CPE. “We are committed to maintaining the quality of service to our clients as we have provided over the last 25 years.”
Loscalzo Associates and Nichols Patrick CPE are the premier providers of LIVE CPE programs servicing the accounting profession. Clients include State CPA Societies and Associations, regional to small public accounting firms, businesses both large and small, and individual CPAs throughout the United States.
Loscalzo Associates is a leading provider of education, training and certification for organizations and individuals, and operates within the Kaplan Professional Education division.
For more information, go to www.loscalzo.com.
About Kaplan
Kaplan, Inc. serves over 1.2 million students globally each year through its array of higher education, test preparation, professional education, English-language training, and university preparation, and offerings to individuals, institutions, and businesses.
Kaplan Professional Education helps professionals obtain in-demand certifications, licensing and designations that enable them to advance and succeed in their careers. Through live and online instruction, Kaplan Professional Education provides test preparation, licensing, continuing education, and professional development programs to businesses and individuals in the accounting, insurance, securities, real estate, financial planning, and information technology industries.
Kaplan is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) and its largest division. For more information, please visit www.kaplan.com.