AUSTIN, TX RSM US LLP (RSM - formerly McGladrey) announces that Padgett Stratemann has entered into a definitive agreement to join forces with RSM. Padgett Stratemann is a firm RSM has been working with for 21 years through an alliance relationship. 

RSM is the leading audit, tax, and consulting firm focused on the middle market with more than 9,000 people in 86 U.S. cities and access to an additional 38,000 professionals in 120 countries through its international network. Although it is the fifth largest firm in the country, RSM operates in a very different manner from other large firms, offering global capabilities and resources with a small-firm culture.

Both RSM and Padgett Stratemann share a client-centric approach to doing business and focus on building enduring, trusted relationships with their clients. The combined team will continue to offer the same exceptional service its clients have come to expect, with the same local leaders, partners and teams. Together, RSM and Padgett Stratemann will be the fifth largest firm in Texas - 700 strong with offices in Austin, Texas, Dallas, Texas, Houston, Texas, and San Antonio, Texas, - and the leading firm focused on serving the middle market in this state, across the country, and around the world.

In addition, both firms share a strong commitment to supporting the communities where they live and work and plan to continue to have a strong involvement in the Austin, Houston, and San Antonio communities.