Our History
A heritage of success.
It was 1970, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and four visionary accountants recognized a gap in the market. They saw the need for an accounting firm that provided the same quality services as national firms, but with an emphasis on closely-held businesses and growth-oriented organizations.
With this in mind, they created a firm that could provide these stellar services, while also focusing on individual clients and helping them achieve their goals. Today we continue that tradition.
A Conversation with Ron Blue: Founder of Blue & Co., LLC
Step into the past and discover the history of Blue & Co. with ‘A Conversation with Ron Blue: Founder of Blue & Co., LLC.’ Join Ron Blue himself as he retells stories from the founding of the firm, the funny reason behind its name, and the everlasting entrepreneurial values that created our firm of Responsive, Caring Advocates.
Milestones
Founded in Indianapolis by four Indiana University graduates. After operating under different combinations of the foursome’s last names, they decided to use the name of the partner with the shortest name, Ron Blue.
Seymour, IN office opened to serve local manufacturing, distribution and construction clients.
Blue & Co. acquired an existing office in Rensselaer, IN.
Columbus, IN office opened as a result of a merger with a locally-established firm.
A satellite office opened in downtown Indianapolis, IN.
Louisville, KY (East-HC) office opened to better serve area healthcare clients.
Columbus, OH office opened and the Rensselaer, IN practice closed.
Lexington and Louisville, KY (Downtown-Comm) opened as a result of merger with Kentucky-based firm.
Bloomington, IN office opened as a result of a merger with a local firm.
Cincinnati, OH office opened as a result of a merger with a local firm
Evansville, IN office opened.
Bloomington office expands via merger.
Columbus, OH office expands via merger.
January 2022: Louisville, KY office expands via merger.
November 2022: Carmel, IN office expands via Indianapolis-based merger.
December 2022: Carmel, IN office expands via Indianapolis-based merger.
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A TOP-60
CPA firm in the U.S.
525+
Employees
66
Directors
10
Offices
3
States