REDW (Rogoff, Erickson, Diamond & Walker): 1953 to the Present ... and Beyond

Generations of Trusted Expertise and Growth

We think seven decades of being in business is a testament to the power of open minds, good hearts, and a collective entrepreneurial spirit. What began as a small accounting practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1953 has grown to become a dynamic, multi-location accounting and advisory firm with additional offices in Phoenix and Oklahoma City. While REDW made its name by providing trusted accounting and audit services, generations of our leaders have always been about more than just numbers. Over the years, we’ve become deeply invested in our clients’ success as we seek to make meaningful contributions in the lives of our team members and communities.

Today, REDW’s team of more than 250 professionals serves thousands of clients across the United States and internationally, offering a comprehensive suite of business advisory services and support.

REDW, 70 years and counting

We are proud to be recognized by INSIDE Public Accounting as one of the top ten largest accounting and advisory firms in the Southwest and by Accounting Today as a 2023 Firm to Watch and Regional Leader. As we celebrate our 70th anniversary, REDW remains committed to embracing new ideas and providing trusted expertise to help our clients continue moving forward.

Mission

To create an extraordinary professional experience for our clients and each other.

Purpose

To make meaningful contributions in the lives of our clients, our communities, and each other.

Vision

National provider of premier client service with unique expertise.

REDW has a rich history of delivering exceptional financial services and expanding capabilities to take our clients where they need to go.

At REDW, Integrity Counts®

Integrity is the foundation of trust and accountability in all of our relationships, both personal and professional. Without integrity, we cannot establish credibility, build lasting relationships, or achieve responsible, meaningful growth. Our firm slogan, Integrity Counts®, means being people and professionals who are honest, consistent, and true to our values—especially when it may be difficult or inconvenient to do so. It means taking responsibility for our actions and treating others with respect and fairness. In a world where trust is in short supply, we believe integrity is a quality we should all strive to uphold from within and look for in those around us.

Our Founders

In 1953, two accountants, Sanford Rogoff and Nathan Glassman, set up a small accounting office in Albuquerque, New Mexico with the goal of delivering superior service by incorporating creativity, integrity, accountability, and respect for clients into their practice.

Glassman & Rogoff collaborated to grow the business and welcomed Ralph Youngberg in the late 1960s, becoming known as Glassman, Rogoff, Youngberg & Co.

Our Founders

In the 1970s, Irv Diamond and Mike Walker joined the firm as principals—making it a young firm! Save for Sanford Rogoff, at the time, all of the principals were under age 40.

During the early 1980s, the firm focused primarily on tax and local audit services. After two decades, Ralph Youngberg left, changing the name to Rogoff, Diamond & Walker (RDW).

(Pictured left, Sanford Rogoff in 1983.)

Welcoming New Industries

In the 1990’s, the firm expanded its expertise in the areas of Healthcare, Governmental Tax, Audits for Tribal Nations, Pension and Profit Sharing, Financial Planning, Business Valuation, Litigation Services, Software, and Tribal Gaming.

After a merger with Erickson Allen in 1997, the firm became known as Rogoff, Erickson, Diamond & Walker, LLC.

National Recognition

By the end of 2010, the firm was listed among the year’s top ten “Fastest Growing CPA firms in the nation” by INSIDE Public Accounting.

In 2023, REDW has been named among “America’s Best Accounting Firms” by Forbes, and—with our sights set on soon becoming a Top 100 firm—recognized as a “Beyond the Top 100: Firm to Watch” by Accounting Today.

Our founders’ vision lives on as REDW Advisors and CPAs remains committed to leading the way.

Embracing an Entrepreneurial Spirit for Our Clients

As the world grows more complex, our clients need more sophisticated services. Over the past several decades, REDW has advanced by welcoming new leaders and partners, and by expanding services and capabilities for our clients as they, too, experience growth and change.

Over the years, we’ve added a variety of advisory and service lines that help business leaders with accounting software, data analytics, cybersecurity, HR Consulting, and new technologies to transform business practices. As a client’s organization grows, REDW is a firm that supports them throughout the life of their business with a full suite of services that also includes Business Valuation, Transaction Advisory, and Wealth Management advisory.

To help our team members consistently do their best, we actively cultivate a professional environment that focuses on all aspects of well-being. Our team members find value in REDW’s professional opportunities, mentorship, and culture of support.

Working Collaboratively, Anywhere

As REDW has expanded our services and offices from Albuquerque into Phoenix and Oklahoma City, we’ve recognized the need to attract and retain top-tier team members. Today, we offer Total Rewards benefits that include remote and hybrid work opportunities, knowing that happier team members mean increased productivity, efficiency, and, ultimately, better outcomes for our clients.

REDW has won Top Workplace honors three years in a row in each region for which our firm has applied. Nationally recognized as a Top Workplace in both Arizona and New Mexico, we’ve also been awarded a variety of workplace culture awards, and most recently (and notably) an award for our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices. As we aim to be a standout firm, we know that remaining an employer of choice requires open doors and firm-wide participation to ensure there is room, respect, and opportunity for everyone.

 

Moving Forward

As we move forward, we are excited to continue building upon our legacy of excellence and client service for many years to come.

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