Bederson & Company, LLP (West Orange, NJ) announces the following partners authored various articles: Jeff Callahan, CPA, JD, CFP® authored an article on voluntary disclosure for the New Jersey Law Journal, and Chuck Lunden, CPA/CFF, ABV, CFE, CMA, CLU, FLMI authored an article on real estate valuations for NJCPA Magazine.

Partners Matt Schwartz, CPA/CFF, CIRA, CFE, MBA and Tim King, CPA/CFF, CFE were appointed co-treasurers of the West Orange Lions’ Club.

On June 14th, Bederson co-hosted a wine and cheese event with law firm, Saiber, at their offices in Florham Park, New Jersey. Partner Steven Bortnick, CPA made a presentation on the Compliance Complexities of Running a Business in New Jersey at the event.

Bederson is co-hosting a webinar on fraud together with law firm, Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith and Davis.  Partner Matt Schwartz, CPA/CFF, CFE, CIRA, MBA will be among the panelists discussing fraud as it relates to bankruptcy.

Bederson attended an annual fund raiser in Clifton, New Jersey, for Partners for Women and Justice. Partners is a not-for-profit organization that provides free legal help in New Jersey to low income, abused women in domestic violence and family law matters.

More than 20 Bederson staff participated in the annual Walk ‘n Roll for Children’s Specialized Hospital in Piscataway, New Jersey, raising in excess of $1,000 for the hospital.

Sean Raquet, CPA, CFE, Partner Chuck Persing, CPA/CFF, CIRA, CVA, CFE,  Meghan Rush, CPA, CFE, CFF, Aaron Todoroff, Kyle Rems and Chris Phillipps, CPA of Bederson participated in an NJCPA Bowling event to benefit Junior Achievement of New Jersey, raising close to $2,000.

Bederson participated in The Guidance Center’s annual benefit Gala in New Rochelle, helping raise $150,000 for the not-for-profit. The Guidance Center is a 65-year old agency whose mission is to improve the well-being of people of all ages through innovative and effective programs that enable everyone to learn, work and thrive. Located in Westchester County, NY, The Center is a premier not for profit agency that has been helping Westchester residents in need of psychological, social, emotional or behavioral health care support since 1942. The center offers 33 programs at 11 sites throughout Westchester County including early childhood programs, school-based programs, mental health services, substance abuse programs, supported housing and vocational services. The Center serves over 3,000 clients annually.

Bessner Gallay Kreisman's (two offices in Montreal/Ottawa) 2011 tax season found the BGK Tax Group offering a new service. For the first time, BGK’s Tax Group prepared U.S. tax returns for U.S. citizens who are residents of Canada. Previously, the firm engaged U.S. accounting firms to execute this service. The firm is proud to provide this international expertise to its client-base.

The firm launched BGK Seniors Advisory Group Inc. BGK is breaking new ground. The firm has created a division that extends the role of a traditional accounting firm. Jeff Sidel, Managing Director and architect of this group, explains, “Many of you have loved ones who have spent a lifetime building their financial security in order to enjoy peace of mind during their retirement years. However, even the most carefully calculated plans can be derailed by unforeseen circumstances, such as debilitating diseases that compromise independence, control and stability. During times like these, despite best intentions, it may be difficult for family members to commit the time, find the resources and perform the tasks demanded by their loved one’s increasing needs.”

To assist at such times, Jeff not only conducts all required research but will provide clients with a “one-stop-shop” that covers a broad array of services. These include financial planning, legal, home care and assisted living, property management and tax management services. Jeff’s service offering is most attractive to adults living in Montreal or elsewhere in the world, who may have aging parents or family members residing in Montreal who require such services.

Moses Bendayan, Vice-President of BGK Corporate Strategies Inc. (BGK’s Mergers and Acquisitions | Financing Group), recently authored the article, The Use and Art of Writing a Business Plan.  Moses is a frequent lecturer at seminars in and outside of the Montreal marketplace and consults with clients on the purchase and sale of businesses as well as financing. He brings international expertise to the table and decades of experience handling such transactions.

Since the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, BGK has advised clients with a printed mention at the bottom of each invoice that a donation has been made – as a token of the firm’s appreciation for their loyalty – to the Japan Red Cross Relief Fund.

BGK’s members recently held a “spin-off” to raise money for the Montreal-based food bank, Sun Youth. At the firm’s in-house spinning room, which consists of five exercise bikes, our people were challenged to “go the distance” and try to win the top spot for greatest mileage in the shortest time. The event was a win/win for all and was led by partner Derek Silverman CA.

At a recent cocktail party held by the firm, service recognition awards, along with gift certificates, were given to employees who have been with BGK for 10+ and 20+ years. Managing Partner, Louis Ruta, cited these individuals for the enthusiasm and loyalty they bring to their various positions each day.

The Cincinnati office Clark Schaefer Hackett (five offices on OH) has moved about one block away from their former location. As of June 6 their new location is One East Fourth Street, Suite 1200, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Phone and fax numbers remain the same.

Faw Casson (two offices in DE and MD) proudly announces that the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce graduated the 2011 class of Leadership Central Delaware, which included our own Stephanie Payne Turner. Congratulations, Stephanie, well done!

Froehling Anderson (Minneapolis, MN) today announced that Brandon Rosenthal, CPA, has been promoted from senior accountant to manager, effective September 1, 2011.

David Benusa, CEO stated, “We are proud to announce the promotion of Brandon Rosenthal to Manager. Brandon is a valuable team member, tireless to serve our clients and dedicated to upholding the objectivity and integrity of the accounting industry.”

Meaden & Moore, LLP (13 offices in OH, CA, FL, GA, IL, NC, NY, PA) welcomes these new employees to the firm: Lauren White, Brittany Oliveri, Taylor Drehs, Judith Corrales and Nicholas Huml.

Lauren works as an IAG intern in our Columbus office. She is a student at Ohio State University, majoring in Accounting. Brittney and Taylor will be interning this summer in our Cleveland office. Brittney will work in our Assurance Services Group, and Taylor in the Investigative Accounting Group. Brittany is currently attending John Carroll University studying Accounting. Taylor is working on her Masters Degree in Accounting from Baldwin Wallace. Judy is starting as a Manager in our Los Angeles office, after working previously with Meaden & Moore as an Independent Contractor. Nick is starting in our Chicago office as an IAG intern. He graduated from John Carroll University with his degree in Accounting and will be returning this fall to work on his Masters. Welcome everyone!

Brian Dunfee, Manager in our Columbus office recently joined the Finance Committee for the Central Ohio Parkinson’s Society.

We helped sponsor the 11th Annual ''Liver Life Walk’” at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Rainforest on May 22. The event was hosted by The American Liver Foundation, Ohio Chapter and is the largest fundraising and awareness event related to liver wellness. We also had a group of walkers who participated in this great event and helped make the Liver Walk a success.

Andrea McManamon, Jerry Walsh, Joann Buttolph and Michelle Genet from the Cleveland office volunteered for the 1100 Superior Adopt-A-Spot program. The intent of the Adopt-A-Spot program is to encourage company participation in beautification of our Cleveland office building by planting a garden.

Shechtman Marks Devor, P.C. (Philadelphia, PA) congratulates the following on their recent promotions at the firm: Denise McKnight has been promoted to Principal, Lisa Pacell has been promoted to Manager, and David Gottlieb has been promoted to Senior Accountant. Congratulations to all of you!

SMD partners and staff worked an assembly line sorting and boxing food for distribution at Philabundance, the region’s largest hunger relief organization.  In 2010, the organizaiton distributed 21 million pounds of food across the Delaware Valley.

Sisterson & Co. LLP (Pittsburg, PA) is celebrating many firm anniversaries in June:
John Sieger - 29 years; Mike Comstock - 28 years; Bob Overbaugh - 22 years; Michele Jones - 13 years; Cyndi Buccigrossi - 11 years; Susan King - 10 years; Kim Miller - 9 years; Michelle Koziol & Laura Debick - 5 years; Michelle Hammond, Matt Ruzic & Eric Bates - 4 years; Dana Drexler, Amanda Howard, Megan Massarelli, Michele Palumbo, Dara Swank, Megan Walsh & Megan Wood - 3 years; Brent Allen, Aaron Baker, Amber Bartakovich, Alana Galvin, Kelli Hartman, Jon Konsugar & Janelle Reed - 2 years; and Sara Litzsky - 1 year.