(McDonough, GA – July 9, 2012) Two premier accounting firms in the Southern Crescent announced today the merger of their respective practices. Tomasello, Plageman & Associates, LLC (TPA), with offices in Forest Park, Stockbridge and Hampton, has merged with Robinson, Whaley, Hammonds & Allison, P.C. (RWHA), based in McDonough. The firms come together as Whaley Hammonds Tomasello, P.C., with a staff of 32 professionals. Whaley Hammonds Tomasello, P.C. will continue as a full-service accounting firm serving a wide range of individuals, businesses and organizations. Its various fields of expertise include audit, review and compilation services; tax preparation and planning; estate, trust and gift planning; tax credit consulting; bookkeeping services; IRS representation; and business consulting, to name a few. The firm has a specialization in accounting and consulting within the health care field. Additionally, Whaley Hammonds Tomasello, P.C. has Certified Fraud Examiners on staff. These individuals combine knowledge of complex financial transactions, with an understanding of methods, law, and how to resolve allegations of fraud. These unique sets of skills are not found in any other career field or discipline, according to the firm's partners. More information on Whaley Hammonds Tomasello, P.C. is available online at www.whtcpa.com.