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
1970
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.
1971
Seymour, IN office opened to serve local manufacturing, distribution and construction clients.
1972
Blue & Co. acquired an existing office in Rensselaer, IN.
1985
Columbus, IN office opened as a result of a merger with a locally-established firm.
1993
A satellite office opened in downtown Indianapolis, IN.
1995
Louisville, KY (East-HC) office opened to better serve area healthcare clients.
1999
Columbus, OH office opened and the Rensselaer, IN practice closed.
2010
Lexington and Louisville, KY (Downtown-Comm) opened as a result of merger with Kentucky-based firm.
2012
Bloomington, IN office opened as a result of a merger with a local firm.
2015
Cincinnati, OH office opened as a result of a merger with a local firm
2016
Evansville, IN office opened.
2017
Bloomington office expands via merger.
2019
Columbus, OH office expands via merger.
2022
January: Louisville, KY office expands via merger.
2022
November: Carmel, IN office expands via Indianapolis-based merger.
2022
December: Carmel, IN office expands via Indianapolis-based merger.
2024
November: Detroit, MI office opened as a result of a acquisition of a local firm
2024
December: Southern Indiana office expands via Bedford-based acquisition.
TODAY
A TOP-60
CPA firm in the U.S.
525+
Employees
71
Directors
12
Offices
4
States
We're hitting the road to bring our expertise to you! 🛣️🚗![]()
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Whether you're navigating the world of healthcare, not-for-profits, or manufacturing, we've mapped out a stop for you. Join us in Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, Florida, or Colorado for insightful sessions and networking opportunities this spring!![]()
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Our Post Acute Care Team is thrilled to be attending the LeadingAge Indiana 2025 Spring Conference in two weeks!![]()
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Visit Landon Hackett, CPA, MSA, Liz Barlow, RN, Missy Deeg, and Kayla May, CPA at Booth 18. The team is looking forward to connecting with industry leaders, gaining new insights, and sharing their experiences in transforming post-acute care.
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