August 2011

Bruce Levinson Joins Perelson Weiner
NEW YORK, NY - PerelsonWeiner LLP, a Certified Public Accounting firm based in New York City and Jerusalem, today announced Bruce Levinson, CPA, CFP and PFS has joined the firm as Partner.

June 2011

HW&Co. CPA Appointed to Board of Trustees
CLEVELAND, OH - HW&Co. announced today that Anthony S. LaNasa, CPA, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Ohio.

Stone Carlie's Donna Cunningham Awarded as "Women of the Year"
ST. LOUIS, MO - Stone Carlie & Company, LLC, is pleased to announce Donna S. Cunningham has been named Women of the Year for 2011-2012 by the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW).

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman Director Sworn in as Board Member
WILMINGTON, DE - Jeffrey A. Elwell, CPA has been elected as a board member of the Pennsville Board of Education.

McKonly & Asbury Participates in Employee Exchange Program
HARRISBURG, PA - McKonly & Asbury took part in its International Employee Exchange Program with IGAF Polaris affiliate UK firm, HURST.

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman Grows Their Team
WILMINGTON, DE - Belfint, Lyons & Shuman announces four new hires to the team.

Sean Deviney Named a Finalist
MIAMI, FL - Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant affiliate, Provenance Wealth Advisors, is pleased to announce that Sean Deviney is a Retirement Plan Advisor of the Year finalist.

May 2011

Alexi Molieri Joins Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant
MIAMI, FL - Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant is pleased to announce that Alex Molieri has joined the Firm as an Associate Director of International Tax Services.

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman Achieves Peer Review Acceptance
WILMINGTON, DE - Belfint, Lyons & Shuman is pleased to announce that the National Peer Review Committee has accepted the firm's report with a rating of "pass" for the 11th consecutive year.

Richard Berkowitz Receives Award for Community Service
MIAMI, FL - Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant is pleased to announce that Richard A. Berkowitz was named by Miami Today as one of the publication’s 2011 Gold Medal Award winners.

HW&Co. Announces New Hires
CLEVELAND, OH - HW&Co. is pleased to announce new hires at both the Cleveland and Westerville offices.

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman CPA Recognized at Women to Watch Breakfast
WILMINGTON, DE - Kathryn S. Schultz, CPA was recognized at the Delaware Society of CPAs Women to Watch Awards Breakfast.

April 2011

Kolb+Co. Welcomes Two New Employees
MILWAUKEE, WI - Kolb+Co. welcomes Michelle Charlesworth and Clarissa Fletcher to the firm.

ALLTAX and GHP Revision Merge to form BEST AUDIT GmbH
GERMANY - German accounting and consulting firms ALLTAX and GHP Revision are pleased to announce the combination of their businesses.

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman Managing Director Elected
WILMINGTON, DE - Barry A. Crozier, CPA has been elected as a board member of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce (DSCC).

March 2011

Thomas Westcott Ranks within Top 60 Accountancy League Table
UNITED KINGDOM - The firm has been ranked for a second year running within the Top 60 UK Accountancy Firms for 2011.

McKonly & Asbury Hosts HURST Employee through Exchange Program
HARRISBURG, PA - The firm will once again take part in its International Employee Exchange Program with United Kingdom and IGAF Polaris affiliate firm, HURST, this spring.

K.Viswanath Elected to Council of Institute of Chartered Accountants
BANGALORE, INDIA - Mr. K. Viswanath has been elected Vice Chairman of the Southern India Regional Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India for another term.

Wealth Management Awards at Stone Carlie
ST. LOUIS, MO - Richard Kraner and Deborah Maret both recognized as FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager.

Alinga Consulting Group Hosts 'Doing Business in Russia' Seminars
RUSSIA - Alinga Consulting Group works with member firms in the UK to host these seminars covering a variety of topics such as Political & Administrative Structure, Legal Environment, Tax in Russia, and more!

Richard Pollack Receives Insolvency/Restructuring Certification
MIAMI, FL - Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant is pleased to announce that Richard A. Pollack, Director-In-Charge of Forensic and Business Valuation Services, has been awarded the CIRA certification.

AICPA Chairman Visits Belfint, Lyons & Shuman
WILMINGTON, DE - The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is reaching out to local accounting firms from across the country to discuss various issues related to the industry.

Calvetti, Ferguson & Wagner Acquires Houston Firm Kainer & Company
HOUSTON, TX - Calvetti, Ferguson & Wagner is pleased to announce its acquisition of Kainer & Company, P.C., effective March 1, 2011.

February 2011

Branko Marusic to Direct Stone Carlie’s State and Local Tax Practice
ST. LOUIS, MO - Branko Marusic hired in light of recent increase in state government attempts to expand their tax reach on businesses.

Green & Seifter CPAs Adds Two
SYRACUSE, NY - Green & Seifter is pleased to announce the addition of Steven A. Stanek, CPA and Alexander J. Dorn to the Firm.

Schneider Downs & Kolb+Co. Create Super Bowl Wager for Charity
It won’t just be the Packers and the Steelers battling for bragging rights next week.

January 2011

Two New Representatives Join Provenance Wealth Advisors
MIAMI, FL - Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant affiliate, Provenance Wealth Advisors, LLC, announces two new representatiaves.

Talented Tax Manager Joins Schneider Downs
PITTSBURGH, PA - Schneider Downs is pleased to announce that James T. Gilboy, Jr. has joined the firm as a Senior Tax Manager.

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman Announces Accomplishments, Promotions & New Hires
WILMINGTON, DE - The firm is happy to acknowledge dedicated staff and announce numerous promotions and new hires.

Howard, Wershbale & Co. Partners with Columbus Accounting Firm
CLEVELAND, OH - Cummins, Krasik & Hohl has combined its practice with the Columbus office of Howard, Wershbale & Co.

McKonly & Asbury Announces Promotions
HARRISBURG, PA - McKonly & Asbury, LLP is pleased to announce the promotions of several of our team members, effective January 1st.

Howard, Wershbale & Co. Appoints New Principals
CLEVELAND, OH - Howard, Wershbale & Co. is pleased to announce the promotions of Pamela J. Skrzynski and Marianne Wesolowski, CPA, as Principals in the Firm.

Howard, Wershbale & Co. Announces New Hires & Promotions
CLEVELAND, OH - The firm is pleased to announce 13 staffing improvements at its Cleveland office.

December 2010

Shimmerman Penn Working with Ontario Association of Architects
TORONTO, ON - Shimmerman Penn LLP has been working with the OAA Council regarding proposed changes to the Architects Act, to permit greater flexibility to owners in structuring the ownership of their firms.

Schneider Downs Recognized as Microsoft Partner
PITTSBURGH, PA - As a Certified Microsoft Partner, Schneider Downs Technology Advisors has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Dynamics NAV and has a proven ability to meet customer needs. 

GD&D Voted Top Three
HOUSTON, TX - Gainer, Donnelly & Desroches, LLP named one of the top three Texas Based Accounting Firms in Houston.

SingerLewak Welcomes Nausheer Allibhoy
LOS ANGELES, CA - Nausheer Allibhoy joins SingerLewak as a Partner in the Forensic Accounting, Business Valuation and Litigation Services Practice Group.

Katherine Kerr Joins Watkins Meegan
BETHESDA, MD - Watkins Meegan Government Services, LLC is pleased to announce that Katherine Bodoh Kerr has joined the firm as Director in the federal practice.

NOVEMBER 2010

Greg Porter of Berntson Porter & Company Selected to Meet with IRS Commissioner Douglas H. Shulman
BELLEVUE, WA - Greg was one of only fourteen CPAs from across the U.S. selected to meet with IRS Commissioner; the agenda focused on taxes and business, with an emphasis on bringing a new voice to policymakers. 

Schneider Downs Tax Director Interviewed by CBS
PITTSBURGH, PA - Ron Kramer, Tax Director from Schneider Downs, was interviewed about the Bush tax cuts.

IGAF Worldwide Member Firm Eichstaedt Gets New Brand, Leadership, and Mailing Address

New Suite Number for SingerLewak's LA Office
LOS ANGELES, CA - As of December 6th, SingerLewak's LA office will be moving to the 7th floor.

Robert Cronin Joins Reznick Group
BETHESDA, MD - Reznick Group announced that Robert E. Cronin has joined the firm as a principal in the Valuation and Transaction Advisory Group (VTAG).

Cooper Parry Win as Leading Adviser in the Midlands Family Business
UNITED KINGDOM - The business advisory firm has been recognised for the services it provides to family-run companies.

Cooper Parry Launches New Service Offering Wealth Strategies
UNITED KINGDOM - New wealth management service aimed at connecting firm closer to the personal financial decisions of the region’s business owners, entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals.

$2.064 Million in Grants Awarded to Stone Carlie Clients
CLAYTON, MO - Stone Carlie helped coach and prepare applications for the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project Program (QTDP), and sevel clients were awarded a total of $2.064M in grants.

Cooper Parry Professional Scoops Double Award
UNITED KINGDOM - Rachel Kitching has been recognised for achieving the highest marks in her professional exams.

Cooper Parry Plans for Long-term Growth
UNITED KINGDOM - The firm supports its ambitious growth plans with the restructure of its board and appointment of a new chief operating officer.

October 2010

Green & Seifter CPAs Hires Christina E. Rothman, CPA
SYRACUSE, NY - Christina is an Audit Manager and works on audits of municipalities, for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.

Important News from Berman Hopkins Wright & LaHam, CPAs
ORLANDO, FL - Berman Hopkins Wright & LaHam, CPAs announces a practice split, a move, and a new tax specialist.

Cooper Parry Advises on Multi-Million Pound Deal
UNITED KINGDOM - Around 30 jobs have been saved after a West Midlands company bought in a multi-million pound deal.

September 2010

Burt & Company Accountant Selected for Special Program
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Sara Brack is one of twenty-eight CPAs under the age of 35 selected to participate in 2010 AICPA Leadership Academy.

Kolb+Co. SC Wins National Award Second Year in a Row
MILWAUKEE, WI - Kolb+Co. has been named one of the nation’s 2010 Best Accounting Firms to Work For by Accounting Today.

Cooper Parry Leads Multi-Million Deal
UNITED KINGDOM - Rapala VMC Group has finalised the acquisition of Dynamite Baits Ltd in a transaction originated and led by Cooper Parry Corporate Finance and Geldards law firm.

Kolb+Co. SC Welcomes Five New Employees
MILWAUKEE, WI - Kolb+Co. recently welcomed Kyle Ferch, Karen Grajewski, Bradley Netzel, Vanessa Tippett and Dirk Van Portfliet.

McKonly & Asbury Partner's Blog Recognized
HARRISBURG, PA - Scott Heintzelman's blog "The Exuberant Accountant" was recently recognized by The Wellesley Hills Group.

BCG & Company Wins NorthCoast 99 Award
AKRON, OH - BCG & Company was recognized by the ERC as one of Northeast Ohio’s best places to work, winning the award for the 6th consecutive year.

The Hon. Kenneth M. Donohue Joins Reznick Group
BETHESDA, MD - Donohue joins as a principal in the firm’s Government Services group and will focus on compliance, fraud and abuse, and prevention and protection internal controls.

Stone Carlie's Kelli Lewis Named Accredited Estate Planner®
CLAYTON, MO - Kelli S. Lewis, CPA, a Principal in the Tax and Business Services department, is newly certified as an Accredited Estate Planner® (AEP®).

August 2010

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman Earns Special Award for Work/Life Balance
WILMINGTON, DE - Belfint, Lyons & Shuman was recognized as one of the 2010 Top Workplaces by the News Journal.

Berntson Porter Hires Chris Laine
BELLEVUE, WA - Berntson Porter & Company, PLLC, welcomes Christine Laine, CPA, as Director of State and Local Tax (SALT) Services.

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman Directors Named FIVE STAR Wealth Managers
WILMINGTON, DE - Daniel J. Protokowicz, CPA and Stephen D. Ritchie, CPA were recognized as Delaware 2010 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers.

Bland Garvey Eads Medlock + Deppe Accountant Receives Award
RICHARDSON, TX - Lori Eads, a Shareholder with BGEMD Capital Advisors, LLC, is the recipient of the 2010 FIVE STAR Wealth Manager Award.

July 2010

Bland Garvey Eads Medlock + Deppe Adds Two New Services
RICHARDSON, TX - BGEM+D now offers litigation support and mergers & acquisitions services following a merger with The Burns Firm, Ltd.

Kolb+Co. SC Named Top Milwaukee Workplace Second Year in a Row
BROOKFIELD, WI - Kolb+Co. SC has been selected for a second time as a Top Milwaukee Workplace by The Business Journal. 

Kolb+Co. Announces Eight Promotions
BROOKFIELD, WI - Kolb+Co. announces promotions for Johnnie Bannier, Nate Girardin, Matt Kulakow, Tom Magnor, Casey Malek, Maggie Nonnenmacher, Amy Schrubbe and George Ulbrich.

McKonly & Asbury Announces Promotions
HARRISBURG, PA - McKonly & Asbury, LLP is pleased to announce the mid-year promotions of our team members, effective July 1st.

June 2010

Stone Carlie Promotions
CLAYTON, MO - Stone Carlie & Company is happy to announce several promotions within the firm.

Cooper Parry Makes Successful Sale of Half of Clifton Hall
UNITED KINGDOM - Cooper Parry’s Turnaround, Restructuring and Insolvency service have successfully sold half of the 17 bedroom mansion of 17th Century Clifton Hall.

Cooper Parry Promotes Danny Parker to Partner
UNITED KINGDOM - Danny becomes one of twenty-four partners championing three offices in the region and a further office in London.

Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant's Andreea Cioara Recognized
MIAMI, FL - Andreea Cioara, Associate Director of Tax Services, has been recognizedas as one of three Emerging Leaders with a “Woman to Watch Award.”

Three from Stone Carlie Win Wealth Management Awards
ST. LOUIS, MO - Matt Fisher, Richard Kraner and Debbie Maret receive Wealth Management Awards.

Reznick Group Names John Mackel Senior Manager
BETHESDA, MD - Reznick Group today announced the appointment of John Mackel as a Senior Manager in the firm’s Valuation and Transaction Advisory Group (“VTAG”).

Green & Seifter Partner Appointed to Board
SYRACUSE, NY - Linda Gabor, CPA, Partner at Green & Seifter, has been appointed by Le Moyne College to the Board of Regents.

May 2010

Cooper Parry's Nick Edwards Promoted to Partner
UNITED KINGDOM - Cooper Parry are delighted to announce the promotion of Nick Edwards to Partner within its Business Recovery and Insolvency Services team.

Student Accountant at Cooper Parry Wins Prize
UNITED KINGDOM - Emma Fitzpatrick will receive one of the most prestigious awards made to students by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

Berntson Porter Launches New and Improved Website
BELLEVUE, WA - Berntson Porter & Company, PLLC, today launched its new and improved website at www.bpcpa.com.

Terry Harris Receives Housing Advocate of the Year Award
HARRISBURG, PA - Housing Development Corporation (HDC) presented its most prestigious recognition, the Housing Advocate of the Year Award, to Terry L. Harris, CPA, managing partner for McKonly & Asbury.

Cooper Parry Further Strengthens Tax Team
UNITED KINGDOM - Business Advisers, Cooper Parry have made a significant new signing with Mark Pashley as a Business Tax partner.

April 2010

Reznick Group Teaches Financial Literacy to DC Elementary Schools
On May 13, 2010, employees from Reznick Group will teach students about saving, budgeting and other aspects of financial planning.

Schneider Downs Expands Business Advisory Services Practice
COLUMBUS, OH - Schneider Downs & Co. appointed Frank A. Wisehart as Director of its business advisory services practice in Columbus.

New Appointment at Cooper Parry
UNITED KINGDOM - Business Advisers, Cooper Parry have appointed Stuart Honour as IT Consultant.

Schneider Downs Expands State & Local Tax Practice
PITTSBURGH, PA - Former Pennsylvania tax appeals hearing officer, Cathleen Condrac, has joined the company as a manager.

PBS Program to Highlight Influential Houstonian, Sam Gainer
HOUSTON, TX - Gainer, Donnelly & Desroches is pleased to announce that Sam Gainer will be featured on the PBS series, PROFILE.

Russell Brown Speaks at EUCCC Pearl River Delta Seminar
BEIJING - Mr. Russell Brown, Managing Partner of LehmanBrown, spoke on a range of compliance issues and challenges facing Foreign Invested Enterprises in Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

Michael R. Muniak Appointed to Golden Age Centers' Board of Directors
CLEVELAND, OH - Howard, Wershbale & Co. (HWCO) announced today that Michael R. Muniak, CPA, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Golden Age Centers through a unanimous vote.

U.S. Pro Comes to Manchester
UNITED KINGDOM - HURST Accountants sponsor visit from Henry Paula, a principal at Reznick Group.

LehmanBrown Launches Graduate Recruitment Program 2010
BEIJING - LehmanBrown kicked off its 2010 Graduate Recruitment Program with a series of Campus Recruitment Talks, held in-conjunction with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

March 2010

Reznick Group Principal Named Power Player
BETHESDA, MD - Bill Riley was recently named a "Maryland Power Player" by The Gazette, a Maryland publication catering to the local political and business community.

Cooper Parry Advise on £4.4m Management Buyout
UNITED KINGDOM - Cooper Parry Corporate Finance and law firm Browne Jacobson have advised the management team of LEEC Limited on a £4.4m VC backed management buyout.

Richard Pollack Now a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
MIAMI, FL - Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant announces that Richard A. Pollack has been awarded the widely recognized CAMS® credential.

Ex-Alliance Fund Manager Joins HURST
UNITED KINGDOM - HURST Corporate Finance has appointed corporate finance manager Tim Scott to their Manchester based team.

Haynie & Company, CPAs, California Announces New Equity Partner
NEWPORT BEACH, CA - Haynie & Company, CPAs announces that Michael Zurovski, CPA, CVA, CFS, has been promoted to equity partner.

Gary Grossman Earns Personal Financial Counselor Designation
SYRACUSE, NY - Gary A. Grossman, Partner at Green & Seifter, CPAs, has contracted with MHN Government Services (MHNGS) to provide financial management services.

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman Accountant Received CPA Designation
WILMINGTON, DE - Kathy Dean-Bradley passed all four portions of the uniform certified public accountant exam.

Kolb+Co. SC Kicks-Off Community Involvement Program
BROOKFIELD, WI - Kolb+Co. kicked-off its Kolb+Co. Volunteer FORCE (Focus on Raising Community Engagement) program by volunteering at the Waukesha Salvation Army.

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman Announces Promotions
WILMINGTON, DE - BLS is happy to acknowledge its dedicated staff and announce promotions.

February 2010

HURST Adds HR to its Business Advisory Offering
UNITED KINGDOM - HURST has launched its own Human Resources consultancy service for its clients throughout the North West.

Gary Grossman Joins Everson Museum Board of Directors
SYRACUSE, NY - Green & Seifter CPAs Managing Partner, Gary Grossman, has joined the Everson Museum Board of Directors.

Kolb+Co. Staff Announcements
BROOKFIELD, WI - Kolb+Co. SC and Kolb+Co. M&A Advisors announce recent staff successes and a new employee.

New Directors for P.G. Economides & Co. Ltd.
CYPRUS - Efstathiou-Leventi and Theodoros Savva were promoted to the position of Director as of 1 January 2010.

Green & Seifter CPAs Lend a Hand
SYRACUSE, NY - Green & Seifter CPAs joined together with Green & Seifter Attorneys, PLLC for an afternoon of community service at the Samaritan Center in downtown Syracuse.

January 2010

Firm Recognized as One of Northeast Ohio's Most Successful Companies
CLEVELAND, OH - Howard, Wershbale & Co. has been recognized as a NEO Success Award winner for the third consecutive year.

New Reznick Group Website is Live
BETHESDA, MD - The new website has robust content and its interactive design provides new resources for clients and business partners.

Howard, Wershbale & Company New Hires & Promotions
CLEVELAND, OH - Howard, Wershbale & Co. is pleased to announce nine new hires and promotions at their Cleveland office.

SingerLewak Announces New Partner
SAN DIEGO, CA - Keith Spicher joins SingerLewak as Partner in the firm's San Diego Assurance & Advisory Practice Group.

Burt & Co. Promotes Tammy Jaramillo to Director of Administration
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Tammy has over 20 years human resources, marketing, and administrative experience in various industries

HURST Promotes Simon Brownbill
UNITED KINGDOM - Marketing Chief Simon Brownbill has been promoted to Director of Practice Development.

Kolb+Co. Medical Billing, LLC Under New Ownership
BROOKFIELD, WI - Kolb+Co. announces that its shareholders have sold their ownership interest in Kolb+Co. Medical Billing, LLC.

Hurst Accountants Surveys NW Business Community
UNITED KINGDOM - HURST are carrying out a survey of the region’s business community to identify trends and issues to be faced in 2010.

Green & Seifter CPAs Acquires Local Accounting Practice
SYRACUSE, NY - Green & Seifter, Certified Public Accountants, PLLC has acquired the local public accounting firm of Patrick & Dillon, CPAs.

McKonly & Asbury Announces New Principals and Other Promotions
HARRISBURG, PA - Elizabeth Brooks, Elaine Nissley, and Jason Skrinak have been promoted to Principal, effective January 1, 2010.

Cooper Parry Advise on Multi-Million Pound Buyout
UNITED KINGDOM - Cooper Parry and Browne Jacobson advise on a secondary management buyout of Dynamic-Materials Group Limited.

SingerLewak Announces New Partner
LOS ANGELES, CA - Brandy L. Davis has been named as the newest partner in SingerLewak's Business Management Practice.

Cooper Parry Appoint Daniel Haigh
UNITED KINGDOM - Regional business advisers Cooper Parry have appointed Daniel Haigh as Manager within their Business Recovery and Insolvency Services team.

K.Viswanath Elected to Council of Institute of Chartered Accountants
INDIA - K.Viswanath was elected for a second term to the Southern Regional Council of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Mark Bailey & Company Register with the Canadian Public Accountability Board (CPAB)
RENO, NV - The CPAB oversees auditors of Canadian reporting companies, contributing to public confidence in the integrity of financial reporting.

December 2009

Exam Success at Cooper Parry
UNITED KINGDOM - Twelve student chartered accountants from business advisers Cooper Parry, celebrate following their recent exam success.

Watkins Meegan Names Sean Roddy as Chief Operating Officer
BETHESDA, MD - Roddy will oversee the firm’s strategic growth and development, identifying opportunities for organic growth, as well as growth through mergers and acquisitions.

Woodings Promoted to Partner
UNITED KINGDOM - Staff expansion at HURST continues with audit specialist Anthony Woodings promoted to partner.

Watkins Meegan Director Appointed to Prestigious AICPA Committee
BETHESDA, MD - Mary Lou Gervie has been appointed to the IRS Practice & Procedures Committee.

November 2009

Burt & Company Announces Management Change
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - After 5½ years as the managing member of Burt & Company CPAs, LLC, Dennis R. Burt will step out of his leadership role to pursue new opportunities as Vice President of Business Development.

Watkins Meegan's Women's Leadership Initiative
BETHESDA, MD - The women of Watkins Meegan and Holland & Knight law firm partnered for an exclusive networking event.

Peter Economides Elected to STEP Council
CYPRUS - Peter G. Economides, chairman of Totalserve Management Ltd, was recently elected to the Council of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

HURST Expands Tax Team
UNITED KINGDOM - HURST has further expanded its specialist tax team to help its clients prepare for the tougher tax regime coming into force next year.

Richard McKenna Transfers to Schneider Downs' Business Advisory Services Group
DEVON, PA - Richard McKenna has transferred from Schneider Downs Technology Advisors to Schneider Downs Business Advisors.

CK Chartered Accountants Award Finalists
UNITED KINGDOM - CK Chartered Accountants are finalists for the 2009 Accountancy Age Best Medium-Sized Accounting Firm award.

Howard, Wershbale & Co. Joins Accounting for Kids Day
CLEVELAND, OH - Fifth-grade students play the stock market and learn the risks and rewards of real-life investing from CPAs.

October 2009

Watkins Meegan LLC Unveils New Name, Visual Identity, and Website
BETHESDA, MD - Watkins, Meegan, Drury & Company, LLC has officially changed its name to Watkins Meegan LLC, adopted a new logo, and launched a new website.

Cooper Parry Saves Employees Thousands
UNITED KINGDOM - Cooper Parry have launched an enhanced benefits package for their employees with an online reward scheme.

Kolb+Co. New Hires
MILWAUKEE, WI - Kolb+Co. recently welcomed seven new employees.

New Appointment at Cooper Parry
UNITED KINGDOM - Business Advisers Cooper Parry have appointed Ewan Rosie as Paraplanner to help provide financial advice to high net worth clients.

McKonly & Asbury Employee Exchange with HURST in UK
HARRISBURG, PA - McKonly & Asbury, LLP took part in its first international employee exchange program this past summer.

Promotion at Watkins Meegan Affiliate W J Technologies
HERNDON, VA - W J Technologies, LLC (WiJiT) is proud to announce the promotion of Karen L. Louis to the role of Partner.

BDPB Director Wins Zolfo Cooper Award
MIAMI, FL - Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant is pleased to announce that Scott M. Bouchner, Director of Forensic and Business Valuation Services, has been awarded the 2009 Zolfo Cooper Award.

New Appointment at Cooper Parry
UNITED KINGDOM - Cooper Parry have added Ian Hill as Senior Manager to their Private Clients team.

Recent Graduates Start Their Careers at Belfint, Lyons & Shuman
WILMINGTON, DE - Kelly Kremer, Karly Laughlin, Jennifer Samonisky, and Mark Sweeney join the team of Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, PA.

Independent Options Chooses HURST to Boost its Growth
UNITED KINGDOM - The organization chose HURST to carry out its audit work and statutory accounts, and provide strategic support and advice.

BCG & Company Recognized as a Best Firm to Work For in 2009
AKRON, OH - This award program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in the accounting industry.

Cooper Parry Facilitates Derby Lord Mayor
UNITED KINGDOM - Derby’s Mayor made a special appearance at the Resource Navigator Club meeting held at the offices of Cooper Parry.

September 2009

McKonly & Asbury Named Best Accounting Firm to Work for in U.S.
HARRISBURG, PA - With over 75% of the scoring for this award coming from a survey of employees, firms who achieve this honor must hold their employees as their most important asset.

Creaseys Accountant Becomes Taxation Wizard
UNITED KINGDOM - Ola Majcherczyk passes Advanced Diploma in International Taxation exams.

Cooper Parry Advises on Multi-Million Pound Equity Deal
UNITED KINGDOM - Cooper Parry and Freeth Cartwright have advised Funeral Services Partnership in a multi million pound investment.

PICPA Names McKonly & Asbury Team Members to 40 Under 40 List
HARRISBURG, PA - The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) has honored Jane McCurdy and Jason Skrinak as part of the PICPA's 40 Under 40 "Members to Watch" list.

U.S. Accountant Joins HURST's Team
UNITED KINGDOM - Aubrey Taylor of McKonly & Asbury is gaining work experience with HURST’s audit team over a six week period.

Cooper Parry Corporate Challenge Winners
UNITED KINGDOM - In its seventh year, the Cooper Parry Corporate Challenge is a popular fixture in the business calendar.

McKonly & Asbury Named Best Place to Work in PA
HARRISBURG, PA - This great achievement comes as the sixth time in seven years that McKonly & Asbury has made this challenging list.

Green & Seifter Hires Brian Murphy
SYRACUSE, NY - Brian joins the firm as a Senior Accountant.

Moore Colson Begins Employee Exchange with HURST
ATLANTA, GA - Moore Colson recently kicked off its international employee exchange program with HURST.

Stephen Thimons, AVA Joins Schneider Downs
PITTSBURGH, PA - Schneider Downs announces that Stephen Thimons has been named a manager for Schneider Downs Business Advisors.

BCG & Company Recognized as Top Place to Work in Northeast Ohio
AKRON, OH - BCG & Company has been recognized as a NorthCoast 99 award recipient for the fifth year in a row.

Four Promoted at BCG & Company
AKRON, OH - Akron-area accounting firm BCG & Company is pleased to announce the promotion of four accounting professionals.

Cooper Parry Advise on Multi-Million Pound Management Buy-Out
UNITED KINGDOM - Cooper Parry Corporate Finance have advised on a management buy-out at Simms and Wood Limited and saved jobs.

HURST Provides Vital Training to U.S. Accountants
UNITED KINGDOM - U.S. accountants needing training in international accounting standards called in the specialists from HURST.

Reznick Group's Bill Riley Named 'Smart CPA'
BALTIMORE, MD - Bill Riley was recently named a ‘Smart CPA’ by Baltimore SmartCEO.

August 2009

Principal at Howard, Wershbale & Co. Elected
CLEVELAND, OH - Brandon R. Miller, CPA, Principal and Director of HWCO’s Not-for-Profit Industry Group, has been elected to Beech Brook’s Board of Directors’ Services Review Committee.

Cooper Parry Key to John E Wright Transaction
UNITED KINGDOM - John E Wright and Viva Imaging have announced the merger of their two companies, creating the largest display graphics company in the East Midlands.

Kolb+Co. Shareholders and Director Elected
BROOKFIELD, WI - Two shareholders and a director from Kolb+Co. have been elected to the NAWBO and WCAN boards of directors.

Kolb+Co. Wins Award for Workplace Flexibility
BROOKFIELD, WI - Kolb+Co. SC is one of the 16 Milwaukee regional winners of the 2009 National Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility.

Kolb+Co. Wins Metroparent Family Friendly Award
BROOKFIELD, WI - Kolb+Co. SC has been selected as one of the nine winners of the 2009 Metroparent Family Friendly Award.

Schneider Downs Expands Management Team
COLUMBUS, OH - Schneider Downs announces several promotions in the Columbus office.

Schneider Downs Promotions
PITTSBURGH, PA - Schneider Downs announces promotions in the Pittsburgh office.

Scandinavian Desk at Totalserve Headquarters
CYPRUS - Totalserve Management Ltd recently created a Scandinavian Desk at its Headquarters in Limassol in an effort to further develop the Nordic countries market.

HURST’s Andy Culpin takes “grown up gap year” … to go to Peru
UNITED KINGDOM - From October of this year, Andy Culpin will be teaching English and working with deprived families in South America.

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, PA Named Best in Business
WILMINGTON, DE - Belfint, Lyons & Shuman was recognized as one of the Top 5 employers for the 2009 Best in the Business - small company category by the News Journal.

Paul Gordon Joins Raich Ende Malter & Co. LLP
EAST MEADOW, NY - Paul R. Gordon has joined Raich Ende Malter & Co. as leader of the firm's High Net Worth practice.

July 2009

McKonly & Asbury Teammembers Promoted
HARRISBURG, PA - McKonly & Asbury is pleased to announce the promotions of three of our team members.

Gainer, Donnelly & Desroches, LLP Names New Managing Partner
HOUSTON, TX - Hawkins’ role will be to lead the firm’s growth initiative and long-term strategy for the future.

Stone Carlie Promotes John Simpson
CLAYTON, MO - John Simpson has been promoted to Supervisor in the Assurance Services department.

Stone Carlie Promotes Kristin Rugen
CLAYTON, MO - Kristin Rugen has been promoted to Senior in the Tax and Business Services department. 

Berntson Porter & Company One of Washington's Best Workplaces
BELLEVUE, WA - Berntson Porter & Company, PLLC was named one of the finalists for Washington's Best Workplaces by the Puget Sound Business Journal.

Reznick Group Gives Back
BALTIMORE, MD - More than 130 employees of the firm’s Baltimore office participated in its 3rd annual Community Outreach Day.

Several Promotions Announced at Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant
MIAMI, FL - Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant is pleased to announce that Adam Cohen and Anthony Gutierrez have been promoted to Associate Director. Several other firm members were also promoted.

Kirk Cranford Named Board Member of the Year
BETHESDA, MD - Watkins, Meegan, Drury & Company, L.L.C. is pleased to announce that Kirk S. Cranford, CPA, Member, was named Board Member of the Year by the Boys & Girls Club of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County for 2008-2009.

Lisa Dickens is the Latest to Join Hurst's Expanding Team
UNITED KINGDOM - Following a series of new client wins, HURST appoints of Lisa Dickens as associate partner.

Kolb+Co. Named Top Milwaukee Workplace for 2009
BROOKFIELD - Kolb+Co. SC has been selected as a Top Milwaukee Workplace by The Business Journal.

Bigger, Better Office for Totalserve
ROMANIA - Totalserve Management Ltd recently moved to their new, self-owned office premises in Bucharest, Romania.

McKonly & Asbury LLP Forms Entrepreneurial Services Group
HARRISBURG, PA - McKonly & Asbury, LLP has established an Entrepreneurial Services Group (ESG) to provide business people with the resources they need to succeed.

Kolb+Co. Staff Updates
BROOKFIELD, WI - Kolb+Co. SC recently announced seven promotions and a new employee.

Green & Seifter Hires Apprentice
SYRACUSE, NY - Green & Seifter welcomes Bridget Finn of Liverpool to the Green & Seifter CPAs Junior Achievement Young Apprentice Program.

HURST Corporate Finance Team Continues to Grow
UNITED KINGDOM - A new CF manager, Phil Wong, has been appointed and Alex Hughes, a member of HURST Accountants’ audit team in their Stockport office, has been seconded to the CF team.

Belfint's Barry Crozier Honored With two Prestigious Awards
WILMINGTON, DE - Barry A. Crozier, CPA, was recently presented with two prestigious awards: Alumni Award of Excellence and DSCPA Public Service Award.

June 2009

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman Welcome Welcome New Supervisor
WILMINGTON, DE - Stephanie Chapman joined the firm’s Tax & Small Business department as a Supervisor.

Ted M. Pettko Promoted to the Management Team of Schneider Downs
PITTSBURGH, PA - Schneider Downs & Co., Inc. announces that Ted M. Pettko, CPA has been promoted to Shareholder in the Pittsburgh office.

Entrepreneur Magazine Highlights The Exuberant Accountant Blog
HARRISBURG, PA - McKonly & Asbury LLP is proud to announce that The Exuberant Accountant is one of four blogs recently highlighted by Entrepreneur Magazine.

Cooper Parry Team Climbs Mont Blanc
UNITED KINGDOM - Colleagues at Cooper Parry are setting off for Mont Blanc to do half of what is known as the “Tour du Mont Blanc.”

Schneider Downs' Jeff Acheson Featured Public Radio
PITTSBURGH, PA - Jeff Acheson was featured on Marketplace, the popular public radio (American Public Media) program.

Cooper Parry Opens London Office
UNITED KINGDOM - Cooper Parry opens fourth office in heart of London on July 1, 2009.

Cooper Parry Appoints New Partner
UNITED KINGDOM - Grant Jones to head up new London office.

HURST Payroll Tackles Paper Payslip Mountain
UNITED KINGDOM - Traditional paper payslips for employees could become a thing of the past for companies using HURST Accountants' Payroll service.

Howard, Wershbale & Co. Honored
CLEVELAND, OH - Howard, Wershbale & Co. has been recognized as one of 30 World Class Customer Service Award honorees.

Green & Seifter CPAs Welcomes New Employees
SYRACUSE, NY - Green & Seifter welcomes Carrie B. Tankersley, CPA and Kerrie A. Shanahan to the Firm.

Kolb+Co. Sloan Award Finalist
BROOKFIELD, WI - Kolb+Co. SC has been selected as a finalist for the 2009 Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility in the greater Milwaukee area.

Joe Fitzpatrick Joins Reznick Group
BETHESDA, MD - Former President and COO of AuditWatch, Joseph “Bo” Fitzpatrick, CPA, has joined Reznick Group.

Gainer, Donnelly & Desroches’ Director of Marketing & Communications Takes Home Prestigious Honor
HOUSTON, TX - Stacy Soefer was named 2009 Rookie Marketer of the Year by the Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM).

Watkins, Meegan, Drury & Co. Member Receives WIT Founder's Award
BETHESDA, MD - WMD is pleased to announce that Louise Peabody, Member and CPA, received the Founder’s Award during the Women in Technology (WIT) 10th Annual Leadership Awards on May 21.

McKonly & Asbury Leadership Graduates
CAMP HILL, PA - Two more members of the M&A team have completed regional Leadership training, including the first M&A Partner to graduate from Leadership Lancaster.

May 2009

Cooper Parry New Patrons of Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce
UNITED KINGDOM - Regional business advisers Cooper Parry have recently become patrons of the Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce, which this year celebrates its 150th anniversary.

Reznick Group's Bill Riley Elected to Maryland Chamber of Commerce
BETHESDA, MD - Bill Riley of Reznick Group was elected vice chairman of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce at its recent annual meeting.

Sothertons Melbourne Celebrates the Firm's 30th Anniversary
AUSTRALIA - Sothertons Melbourne is proudly celebrating its 30th anniversary with the rise of National Sothertons Group Pty Ltd to the 33rd position in BRW's list of the Top 100 Australian accounting firms.

BDPB's Shea Smith is Named "Young Leader of the Year"
MIAMI, FL - Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant is pleased to announce that Shea Smith, CPA, has been named Young Leader of the Year by United Way of Broward County.

Mary Vitale of Howard Wershbale & Co. Honored
CLEVELAND, OH - Mary Eileen Vitale, CPA, CFPR, has been named one of Ohio's Most Influential CPAs by the Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA).

SingerLewak Welcomes Dan Faulk as Partner
SAN JOSE, CA - SingerLewak is pleased to welcome Daniel B. Faulk, CPA as a partner in SingerLewak's Silicon Valley Tax Practice.

Grants Galore for Businesses, says HURST
UNITED KINGDOM - It is a myth that grants are available only to start up, struggling or science-based businesses...

Stone Carlie Welcomes Josh Ayers, CPA, CITP, CISA
CLAYTON, MO - The firm welcomes Josh Ayers to the Assurance Services department as a Manager.

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman's Managing Partner Recognized for Excellence
WILMINGTON, DE - Barry Crozier receives Alumni Award of Excellence from the University of Delaware's Lerner College of Business.

April 2009

State and Local Tax Authority Karen Lake, CPA Joins Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant
MIAMI, FL - Karen Lake has joined the firm. She will be responsible for leading the Firm's state and local tax consulting services.

Joanie B. Stein Re-Joins Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant
MIAMI, FL - Joanie B. Stein has re-joined the Firm as a Supervisor in the Tax Department. She will be resident in the Miami office.

New Recruits and Promotions to Serve HURST's Thriving Client Base
UNITED KINGDOM - The growing Business Services department at HURST has been strengthened with the promotion of three team members to the position of senior manager.

Watkins, Meegan, Drury & Company Member Named a Finalist for WIT
BETHESDA, MD - Louise M. Peabody has been named a finalist in the Women in Technology (WIT) 10th Annual Leadership Awards.

New Office for Totalserve in Cape Town
CYPRUS - Totalserve has expanded its operations abroad with yet another office, this time in Cape Town, South Africa.

March 2009

HURST Accountants Score with European Sports Management Company
UNITED KINGDOM - A successful company which numbers Dynamo Kiev and other top European football clubs has appointed HURST.

Kolb+Co. Announced Promotion in Kolb+Co. Technology Advisers, LLC
BROOKFIELD, WI - George Ulbrich has been promoted to supervisor of Kolb+Co. Technology Advisers, LLC.

Kolb+Co. Welcomes Two New Employees
BROOKFIELD, WI - Kolb+Co. recently welcomed Associate Business Analyst – LeAnne Foster and Tax Senior – Mark Vander Heiden, CPA.

Martinsen Announces Merger
DENMARK - The well-known Danish audit firm Martinsen is merging with Juul & Partnere located in Copenhagen.

HURST Leadership Academy Helps Company Owners During Recession
UNITED KINGDOM - A series of seminars to help North West companies survive and prosper during the current recession is planned by HURST.

Watkins Meegan Sponsors Deltek Insight 2009
BETHESDA, MD - Watkins Meegan is pleased to be a Gold Sponsor at Deltek Insight 2009, “the single event of the year..."

Littleborough Fire Engineers Turn to HURST Accountants
UNITED KINGDOM - Alpine Fire Engineers Ltd. has appointed HURST Accountants to help further its business development plans.

February 2009

Schneider Downs Professionals Earn Important Construction Credentials
PITTSBURGH, PA - Eugene DeFrank and Mark DiPietrantonio have earned the Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) credential.

SMART Names First Transactional Knowledge Officer
DEVON, PA - SMART Business Advisory and Consulting has named Bill Penczak as the firm’s first Vice President, Transactional Knowledge Officer (TKO).

Steve Martucci Joins Reznick Group as Principal
BETHESDA, MD - Reznick Group announced Steven Martucci, a former KPMG LLP partner, as a Principal in the firm's Tysons Corner, VA, office.

Cooper Parry Recomments CRM
UNITED KINGDOM - Cooper Parry's IT experts recommend CRM for Midland Lead, helping them to stay ahead of the competition.

New Managing Partner for Shimmerman Penn
CANADA - Irwin Choleva will become the firm’s managing partner effective March 31, 2009.

Moore Colson Announces Andy Starnes as Partner
ATLANTA, GA - Andy joined the firm in 2000 and was formerly a Senior Manager in Moore Colson's Tax Services Practice.

HURST Tours Lyme Hall with McKonly & Asbury Partners
UNITED KINGDOM - Lyme Hall, an historic country house mansion just outside Stockport, proved to be high point of itinerary.

Reznick Group Names Chicago Office Managing Principal
BETHESDA, MD - Reznick Group announced the appointment of George Klenovich, a former Ernst & Young partner, as Office Managing Principal of the firm’s Chicago office.

Howard Wershbale & Co. is NEO Success Award Winner
CLEVELAND, OH - HWCO has again been recognized as one of the top performing companies in Northeast Ohio for the second consecutive year, as well as in previous years.

Totalserve’s Moscow Operations are Now “Better, Faster, More Efficient”
CYPRUS - Totalserve held a cocktail reception in Moscow for its clients and business associates in a show of appreciation for their business...

Cooper Parry Raise £9,365 for the Stroke Association
UNITED KINGDOM - The firm chose the charity after it came top in a firm-wide vote after one of the firm’s team members suffered from a stroke.

Moore Colson Names New Managing Partner
ATLANTA, GA - Atlanta-based accounting firm, Moore Colson, has named Robert R. Kiser as the new Managing Partner.

Expansion of Reznick Group Litigation Support Services
BETHESDA, MD - Reznick Group announces the expansion of their Litigation Support Services practice with the addition of Senior Manager, Dan Dreibelbis.

7th Cooper Parry Corporate Challenge is Launched
UNITED KINGDOM - Now in its seventh year, the UK's largest corporate relay hopes to increase fundraising to reach target of £250,000.

January 2009

Howard, Wershbale & Co. Partners with Long-O'Shea & Co.
CLEVELAND, OH - Long‐O’Shea & Co., LLC has combined its practice with Howard, Wershbale & Co. (HWCO) effective January 1, 2009.

Howard, Wershbale & Co. Appoints New Principals
CLEVELAND, OH - Howard, Wershbale & Co. (HWCO) is pleased to announce the promotions of Barbara Notardonato-Cole, CPA and Brandon R. Miller, CPA, as Principals in the Firm.

HURST is Best Place to Work in 2009
UNITED KINGDOM - HURST has been recognized in the national Best Companies 2009 awards for its sterling efforts to provide an outstanding workplace for its 70 staff in its Stockport and Manchester offices.

Kolb+Co. Shareholder Recognized
BROOKFIELD, WI - Cheryl L. Aschenbrener, CPA, a shareholder of Kolb+Co., S.C., has been recognized as a 2009 Forty under 40 winner by The Business Journal.

Watkins, Meegan, Drury & Company, LLC, Names New Members
Eric M. Rafail, CPA, and Jason M. Fleetwood, CPA, have been named Members of the firm, effective January 1, 2009.

Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant, LLP and Provenance Wealth Advisors Expand Into Palm Beach County
MIAMI, FL - BDPB, one of South Florida’s largest accounting, tax, forensic and business advisory firms, opens an office in Boca Raton.

Watkins, Meegan, Drury & Company, LLC, Expands Forensic Accounting and Dispute Services Group
BETHESDA, MD - Watkins Meegan adds highly regarded forensic and tax controversy specialists, Edward Rodriguez and Mary Beth Rinaldi.

HURST Liverpool Becomes Jackson UK LLP
UNITED KINGDOM - Claire Jackson has been leading on an ambitious plan for the HURST Liverpool office which will be changing its name to Jackson UK LLP from January 31, 2009.

Green & Seifter CPAs Adds Employees
SYRACUSE, NY - Green & Seifter is pleased to announce the addition of Aaron C. Kofira, CPA and Jennifer A. Fricano to the Firm.

McKonly & Asbury Names New Partner, Announces Other Promotions
HARRISBURG, PA - McKonly & Asbury LLP is proud to announce that Mark Heath, CPA has been promoted to Partner.

Kolb+Co. Announces Director of Technology Advisers, LLC
BROOKFIELD, IL - Dan Donarski has been promoted to Director of Kolb+Co. Technology Advisers, LLC effective January 1st.

Schneider Downs Names Ken Gruber Chief Information Officer
DEVON, PA - Gruber is responsible for the information technology strategic plans, programs and initiatives to support the firm’s overall strategic goals.

HURST Throws VAT Lifeline to Property Developers
UNITED KINGDOM - HURST have launched an advisory service which helps struggling developers restructure their company arrangements to avoid the worst effects of so-called “VAT clawback”.