“Waldron H. Rand believed that the best business leaders didn’t just utilize the abilities of associates, but rather, found ways to help them grow and develop greater achievements. We still seek to learn from Waldron H. Rand and to follow his lead today.”

— Sharon L. Shaff, Shareholder

Develop greater achievements

Waldron H. Rand was the co-founder and president of Waldron H. Rand & Company, P.C., in 1912. His service philosophy and dedication to the continual advancement of the industry is embedded in the Firm’s culture today. This tradition of excellence is why Waldron Rand is the oldest continuing public accounting firm in the country. A true industry pioneer, Mr. Rand was a founding member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA), serving as its president from 1912 through 1914, and president of the predecessor organization to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) from 1918 through 1920.

The History of Waldron H. Rand & Company

1851

Waldron H. Rand is born.

1877

Hazen Pierce Philbrick is born.

1883

Waldron H. Rand Serves as Registrar and Assistant Treasurer of Boston University (1883 – 1891).

1909

Waldron H. Rand serves as secretary for MA Society for CPAs (MSCPA) and chairs American Association of Public Accountants’ Committee on Education (1909 – 1912).

1909

Hazen Philbrick takes and passes the first CPA exam given in MA.

1912

Waldron H. Rand & Hazen Philbrick form Waldron H. Rand & Co., P.C.

1913

Waldron H. Rand is elected President of the MSCPA.

1914

Waldron H. Rand writes “What Is a Certified Public Accountant?” and delivers a speech to CPAs of MA, Inc.

1916

Waldron H. Rand works with a small group of colleagues to create American Institute of Public Accountants (now known as AICPA).

1917

Waldron H. Rand elected first Vice President of AICPA and begins tenure as Boston University’s Chief Advisor in Accounting.

1918

Waldron H. Rand serves as second President of AICPA (1918 – 1920).

1929

Waldron H. Rand dies at the age of 79

1940

Maurice Smith, CPA, JD, becomes a shareholder.

1942

Allan Baker, Alexander Carne and Katherine Philbrick (daughter of founder Hazen Philbrick) become shareholders

1974

William L. Kams, CPA, JD, becomes a shareholder.

1980

Jack Mozes, CPA, becomes a shareholder.

1982

Waldron H. Rand & Co. moves from Boston Financial District to Needham, MA.

1991

Rick J. Dlugasch, CPA, MST, becomes a shareholder.

1998

Susan L. Kams, CPA, becomes a shareholder.

2007

Sharon L. Shaff, CPA, MST, becomes a shareholder.

2012

Waldron H. Rand & Co. turns 100.

2014

Waldron H. Rand & Co. moves to its current office at 850 Washington St. in Dedham, MA.

2018

Brian Dlugasch, CPA, Nicole Barrick, CPA, MSA, and Matthew Dlugasch, CPA, MST become shareholders.

2020

Tom Barrick, CPA, MSA, CFP, becomes a shareholder.

2022

Adam Remillard, CPA becomes a shareholder

2023

Kim Luz, EA becomes a shareholder

2024

History

“Waldron H. Rand believed that the best business leaders didn’t just utilize the abilities of associates, but rather, found ways to help them grow and develop greater achievements. We still seek to learn from Waldron H. Rand and to follow his lead today.”

The History of Waldron H. Rand & Company

Waldron H. Rand is born.

Waldron H. Rand is born.

Hazen Pierce Philbrick is born.

Hazen Pierce Philbrick is born.

Waldron H. Rand Serves as Registrar and Assistant Treasurer of Boston University (1883 – 1891).

Waldron H. Rand Serves as Registrar and Assistant Treasurer of Boston University (1883 – 1891).

Waldron H. Rand serves as secretary for MA Society for CPAs (MSCPA) and chairs American Association of Public Accountants’ Committee on Education (1909 – 1912).

Waldron H. Rand serves as secretary for MA Society for CPAs (MSCPA) and chairs American Association of Public Accountants’ Committee on Education (1909 – 1912).

Hazen Philbrick takes and passes the first CPA exam given in MA.

Hazen Philbrick takes and passes the first CPA exam given in MA.

Waldron H. Rand & Hazen Philbrick form Waldron H. Rand & Co., P.C.

Waldron H. Rand & Hazen Philbrick form Waldron H. Rand & Co., P.C.

Waldron H. Rand is elected President of the MSCPA.

Waldron H. Rand is elected President of the MSCPA.

Waldron H. Rand writes “What Is a Certified Public Accountant?” and delivers a speech to CPAs of MA, Inc.

Waldron H. Rand writes “What Is a Certified Public Accountant?” and delivers a speech to CPAs of MA, Inc.

Waldron H. Rand works with a small group of colleagues to create American Institute of Public Accountants (now known as AICPA).

Waldron H. Rand works with a small group of colleagues to create American Institute of Public Accountants (now known as AICPA).

Waldron H. Rand elected first Vice President of AICPA and begins tenure as Boston University’s Chief Advisor in Accounting.

Waldron H. Rand elected first Vice President of AICPA and begins tenure as Boston University’s Chief Advisor in Accounting.

Waldron H. Rand serves as second President of AICPA (1918 – 1920).

Waldron H. Rand serves as second President of AICPA (1918 – 1920).

Waldron H. Rand dies at the age of 79

Waldron H. Rand dies at the age of 79

Maurice Smith, CPA, JD, becomes a shareholder.

Maurice Smith, CPA, JD, becomes a shareholder.

Allan Baker, Alexander Carne and Katherine Philbrick (daughter of founder Hazen Philbrick) become shareholders

Allan Baker, Alexander Carne and Katherine Philbrick (daughter of founder Hazen Philbrick) become shareholders

William L. Kams, CPA, JD, becomes a shareholder.

William L. Kams, CPA, JD, becomes a shareholder.

Jack Mozes, CPA, becomes a shareholder.

Jack Mozes, CPA, becomes a shareholder.

Waldron H. Rand & Co. moves from Boston Financial District to Needham, MA.

Waldron H. Rand & Co. moves from Boston Financial District to Needham, MA.

Rick J. Dlugasch, CPA, MST, becomes a shareholder.

Rick J. Dlugasch, CPA, MST, becomes a shareholder.

Susan L. Kams, CPA, becomes a shareholder.

Susan L. Kams, CPA, becomes a shareholder.

Sharon L. Shaff, CPA, MST, becomes a shareholder.

Sharon L. Shaff, CPA, MST, becomes a shareholder.

Waldron H. Rand & Co. turns 100.

Waldron H. Rand & Co. turns 100.

Waldron H. Rand & Co. moves to its current office at 850 Washington St. in Dedham, MA.

Waldron H. Rand & Co. moves to its current office at 850 Washington St. in Dedham, MA.

Brian Dlugasch, CPA, Nicole Barrick, CPA, MSA, and Matthew Dlugasch, CPA, MST become shareholders.

Brian Dlugasch, CPA, Nicole Barrick, CPA, MSA, and Matthew Dlugasch, CPA, MST become shareholders.

Tom Barrick, CPA, MSA, CFP, becomes a shareholder.

Tom Barrick, CPA, MSA, CFP, becomes a shareholder.

Adam Remillard, CPA becomes a shareholder

Adam Remillard, CPA becomes a shareholder

Kim Luz, EA becomes a shareholder

Kim Luz, EA becomes a shareholder

Beth Grossman, CPA, JD and Nina Bandera, CPA, MST, become shareholders

Beth Grossman, CPA, JD and Nina Bandera, CPA, MST, become shareholders