A special anniversary is being celebrated by RNS Chartered Accountants – it is 90 years since the firm was founded.
Forward-thinking individuals Robert Norman Store and George Rhoades Smith formed a partnership in 1933, operating from an office in Grimsby.
The firm's senior partner John Heeney said it was a matter of pride it had been established for so long.
“Robert and George had the foresight to seize an opportunity and we are grateful for that pioneering approach 90 years later,” said John.
“Partners have become custodians of a respected and trusted brand.
“Our heritage is important and successive partners and their teams have enhanced the firm's reputation over the years.
“While the way we provide our services has changed dramatically, our priority to offer a first-class customer service has not.
“We offer our gratitude to all who have worked for the firm in its various guises and, most importantly, thank our loyal clients for their continued support of our services over the years.”
From its origins, Robert and George steadily grew the business and were joined by another partner, John Bernard Harrison, in 1940.
An office at Brigg was opened and Cyril Inkpen admitted to the partnership in 1958.
In 1967, the practice of Percy Taylor was acquired in Scunthorpe. This was followed by the acquisition of Harrison Duncan & Toplis in Gainsborough in 1972.
The firm continued at the four offices until 1989 when the decision was taken to 'demerge'.
The present firm operated from Brigg and Scunthorpe until 12 years ago, when, following its acquisition of Stephenson, Smart & Co, it opened a third office in Barton.