45th anniversary celebration marked by unveiling of a Hall of Fame to honor founding members

RSM Puerto Rico celebrated its 45th anniversary last Friday, in its newly renovated facilities. The firm's 10 active partners welcomed 150 attendees that included clients, employees and former partners.

Entertainer Daniela Droz served as master of ceremony for the event, which had its most emotional moment when the active firm partners honored the legacy of their predecessor by unveiling a Hall of Fame that is now permanently exhibited in RSM Puerto Rico’s facilities.

Former partners expressed their admiration for the new generation of partners, who have continued developing the original vision of serving clients with the highest quality and professionalism, leading the firm to position itself among the top three largest firms on the island, reporting revenue of $21M for fiscal year 2021-22. RSM Puerto Rico currently employs about 200 people.

Active partners admired the strong foundation laid by their predecessors and thanked customers for trusting them to support their business’ growth.

“We have developed lasting relationships with many of our clients, where trust and mutual respect are key. We have clients who are still with us since the beginning! On behalf of the partners of RSM Puerto Rico, I thank you for your support, for your trust, and for the referrals!” said Managing Partner Doris Barroso Vicéns.

RSM Puerto Rico opened its doors in 1977, offering audit and accounting services. A few years later, it added taxes and consulting to its service portfolio, becoming the first local firm to offer business consulting. Currently, the consulting practice remains the largest among accounting firms operating on the island.

In the 1990s, the firm established strategic alliances with McGladrey and Pullen (today RSM U.S.) and with RSM International, both of which united under the global RSM brand in 2015, as did our firm. Through these alliances, RSM Puerto Rico has access to regional and global resources for the benefit of its clients while remaining a local, independent firm that contributes directly to Puerto Rico’s economic development.

In recent years, RSM Puerto Rico has experienced sustained double-digit growth, a direct result of being an agile, practical and innovative firm focused on exceeding clients’ needs with the highest quality of service.