For a century, Aldridge Borden has met our area’s accounting needs. Today, the firm is living its philosophy of treating clients and community like family, celebrating its 100th anniversary all year long with events that put the focus on others.
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 45
HOW WAS THE COMPANY FOUNDED?
The firm’s founder, Mayer W. Aldridge, was the first chairman of the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy and was issued CPA certificate No. 2 (currently there have been more than 12,000 issued in the State of Alabama). He began offering services as an accountant and tax advisor to the public in 1918. After World War II, Aldridge admitted John R. Borden and Charles Jones as partners. The firm practiced as Aldridge, Borden and Jones until 1957. The firm was later renamed Aldridge, Borden & Company.
WHAT ARE ALDRIDGE BORDEN’S PRIMARY SERVICES?
Our firm is a traditional CPA firm with tax, accounting, attestation and bookkeeping services. In addition, we provide business valuation and consulting services as well as information technology services. We also provide cloud based accounting services (our OneSource brand), which allows real time access to financial transactions and information.
WHO ARE THE FIRM’S PRIMARY CLIENTS?
Our client base represents nearly every facet of our community, from individuals to larger businesses.
HOW IS THE FIRM CELEBRATING ITS 100TH YEAR IN BUSINESS?
Aldridge Borden plans a yearlong celebration to honor and recognize our clients and community. On January 19, we kicked it all off with a ribbon cutting. In February, our employees demonstrated random acts of kindness throughout the River Region. Beginning in March, we will spotlight various clients through the firm’s social media platforms. Each month after, the firm has activities planned to focus on those who have contributed to our community and our success, activities like service projects, client appreciations, first responder-military appreciations and more. We will close 2018 by hosting a holiday party with current and former employees.
WHAT IS THE FIRM’S BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY?
Our vision is for Aldridge, Borden & Company to continue the heritage of our founders by serving as the leading authority on business solutions and a preferred trusted advisor in our market. We believe our culture of collaboration must extend to our clients and community as part of our family.
WHAT DOES THE FIRM CREDIT WITH ITS LONGEVITY AND SUCCESS OVER A CENTURY?
Our success is attributable to staying true to our core values. Aldridge Borden is a family of professionals committed to serving the public interest as Certified Public Accountants and trusted advisors with integrity, honesty, quality and respect.
WHAT SETS ALDRIDGE BORDEN APART?
Its people. Aldridge Borden brings together a myriad of exceptional people who, through a collaborative effort, are constantly working toward the firm’s mission. The emphasis on its client-centered service expertise and staff development makes it unique.
