Atherton & Associates, LLP was founded almost a century ago by the merger of two of the area's most successful accounting firms. The firm currently has seven partners who provide services to over 3,500 clients by employing over 50 individuals. As one of the largest accounting firms in the San Joaquin Valley, Atherton & Associates, LLP is a full service firm with Tax, Assurance and Consulting that has the ability and resources to tackle the most complex business situations. We enhanced those abilities in 2003 by joining the RSM US Alliance. The RSM US Alliance is a premiere affiliation of independent accounting and consulting firms in the United States, with more than 95 members in 42 states and Puerto Rico. RSM US Alliance member firms maintain their name, autonomy and independent ownership and are responsible for their own client fee arrangements, delivery of services and maintenance of client relationships. This affiliation gives us access to a full range of national and international capabilities. We accepted an invitation to become a member of the RSM US Alliance because it is a natural fit to our commitment to our clients and our determination to stay on the forefront of developments affecting accounting and consulting firms today.