Strategic alliance Cotton & Company joined Sikich LLP in 2022, indicating openness to technology-enabled professional services partnerships and potential cross-sell opportunities in integrated audit, IT assurance, and advisory offerings.

Top Workplace Three consecutive Washington Post Top Workplace awards and recognition from local chambers suggest strong employee engagement and a positive culture, which can be leveraged to position services that reduce turnover risk and enhance internal controls education for clients.

Tech stack Adoption of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, NetSuite ERP, Okta, and Python signals readiness for advisory work in ERP optimization, cloud-based financial systems, cybersecurity governance, and process automation for mid-sized enterprises.

Growth potential Revenue size (approximately $100M–$250M) and 201-500 employees place Cotton & Company as a mid-market firm with expansion opportunities in IT audit, forensic accounting, fraud risk, and financial reporting services for growing clients.

Leadership moves Recent leadership additions and partner hires with GAO government IT and cybersecurity expertise create a sales angle for public sector, defense, and highly regulated industries seeking assurance and advisory services.