DMA Acquires Cost Containment Advisors, Inc., Expanding Property Tax Capabilities

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Acquisition Enhances Specialized Tax Expertise Within Energy, Utility, Infrastructure, and Complex Property Industries

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. — DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. (DMA), a leading provider of tax consulting services, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Cost Containment Advisors, Inc. (CCA), a specialized property tax advisory firm focused on energy, utilities, infrastructure, and complex property types.

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The acquisition strengthens DMA’s North American Property Tax practice by adding deep technical expertise and long‑standing client relationships in power generation, renewable energy, and utility‑related property tax matters. CCA founder Antreas Ghazarossian joins DMA and will continue serving clients as part of DMA’s Property Tax practice.

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“Cost Containment Advisors brings a level of specialization and technical insight that aligns perfectly with DMA’s strategic direction,” said Dan Hutmacher, President and CEO of DMA. “This acquisition enhances our ability to support our clients with highly complex property tax challenges while maintaining the personalized service they value.”

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“Joining DMA allows us to expand our impact while preserving what matters most to our clients — deep expertise, senior‑level attention, and trusted relationships,” said Mr. Ghazarossian. “DMA’s national platform and resources create new opportunities for our clients and our work.”

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ABOUT DMA

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DMA is a proudly employee-owned company with over 50 years of experience addressing corporate tax challenges. The firm specializes in property tax, transaction tax, VAT, credits and incentives, global tax technology, and unclaimed property. DMA’s tax and technical professionals collaborate cross-functionally to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end corporate tax solutions that enhance tax efficiency, ensure compliance, and mitigate liabilities across all jurisdictions.

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By combining deep industry expertise with strategic tax and technology proficiency, DMA offers an integrated approach that serves as a seamless extension of our clients’ tax departments, providing compliance, tax recovery, audit defense, advisory services, planning, and technology integration.

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Learn more at DMAinc.com.

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ABOUT COST CONTAINMENT ADVISORS

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CCA specializes in assisting taxpayers in fixed-asset-intensive industries to ensure the accurate assessment of property taxes and define and manage tax exposures. They have more than 45 years of experience in property tax management.

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