Accounting Firms Complete Merger

The Sherman Oaks accounting firm Bridge & Mischel has merged with Kirsch, Stein, Kohn & Oster, an Encino accounting firm.

The merger was completed Nov. 1. Named Kirsch, Kohn, Oster, Bridge & Mischel, the new firm employs 50 people, becoming what company officials said is one of the largest accounting firms in the San Fernando Valley.