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Outside the Region: Prager Metis CPAs expands into South Florida; Joins with Vizcaino Zomerfeld

Miami, FL Prager Metis CPAs, LLC recently celebrated their combination with Vizcaino Zomerfeld, LLP, which  was effective August 1, 2017.

The combination will expand Prager Metis’ presence into South Florida. Raymond Zomerfeld, Jorge Mesa, Beatriz Martin, Cynthia Ow and Ileana Alvarez will join Prager Metis as partners, along with Armando Vizcaino as partner emeritus. Zomerfeld will become the regional managing partner of South Florida.

“We have been looking for a CPA Firm in South Florida that shares our values and standards of proactive service so that we can better serve our clients and grow in the area. We chose to combine with Vizcaino Zomerfeld due to their reputation for excellent client services in the Miami area,” said Glenn Friedman, co-managing partner of Prager Metis. 

Vizcaino Zomerfeld, LLP, founded in Miami, Florida in 1989, is considered one of Miami’s best CPA and accounting firms, and they put their all into living up to this recognition. Vizcaino Zomerfeld is built on one firm belief: that it is our privilege and responsibility to serve our clients and build trusting relationships through every opportunity.

Vizcaino Zomerfeld works with a broad range of small and midsize businesses, government entities, organizations, high-net-worth individuals and multinational corporations. Core industries served include not-for-profits, professional services, investors, entrepreneurs, logistics, healthcare, construction and real estate. They aim to work for organizations seeking a close relationship with their advisors and the continuous pursuit of sustainable growth.


“Prager Metis has a level of expertise and a growing reputation that is unique for an accounting firm of its size,” said Zomerfeld. “Their firm culture and desire to expand their Miami presence fit so well with our background and areas of expertise that we feel Prager Metis is a perfect fit for our firm. We are truly very excited to join the Prager Metis team.”

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