Member News
October 2011

Adams & Miles LLP

Adams & Miles LLP (two offices in Ontario) hosted a US Property Tax seminar for its clients and staff. The presentation addressed the tax implications of Canadian residents buying U.S. properties, the topic attracting additional interest recently due to a strong Canadian dollar and perceived bargains available in the U.S. properties market. 

Our presenter was Leslie R. Kellog, a Partner at Hodgson Russ LLP, a law firm with offices in New York state, Florida and Toronto. Leslie practices international and business tax matters and estate planning and often focuses on cross-border matters including structuring considerations in purchasing U.S. real estate and business expansion into the U.S. The seminar highlighted the complexities of real estate purchases by non-residents and importance of professional advice in these transactions.

The Partners of Adams & Miles LLP are looking forward to organizing more seminars on popular topics presented by top-level industry professions in the near future!


Bourgeois Bennett

Bourgeois Bennett, L.L.C. (four offices in Louisiana) has been named as one of the 2011 CityBusiness Best Places to Work for the second year in a row. Congratulations to everyone at the firm!


Daszkal Bolton LLP

Daszkal Bolton (four offices in FL) Accounting Today has released its annual list of the Best Accounting Firms to Work For, which identifies and honors the best places of employment in the accounting industry, and Daszkal Bolton is again on the list. Our 4th win in a row! Thank you to all of our Associates who work hard every day to embody, employ, and enhance our policies, practices, philosophy, and systems. Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out the survey in order to share your Associate experience!! And of course thank you Mr. Daszkal and Mr. Bolton for creating such a great place to work!

The firm proudly announces that Sharon Bradley, CPA, Audit Principal, was a nominee for the 40 under 40 awards!

Over the years, as Sharon's responsibilities at work have grown, her enthusiasm for giving back to the community has not waned, but increased. Sharon has climbed her way up the Firm from Audit Senior to Audit Principal and yet makes time to mentor young women joining the Firm. Even after having 2 young children and vo...lunteering on a regular basis at their school, she still finds time to help out at her Church in Coral Springs. and serve as treasurer of her Homeowners Association.

Congratulations to these associates celebrating DB anniversaries: Sharon Bradley, 9 years; Andy Stangret, 5 years; Mike Graham, 2 years; James Novick, 2 years; Paulius Obeliunas, 2 years; Ben Thaw, 1 year; Teri Kaye, 1 year. Congratulations everyone!

Showing their commitment to the “Tech” Industry Daszkal Bolton has sponsored several events and awards this Fall:

Michael Daszkal has served for many years as a board member of the Enterprise Development Corporation, and so Daszkal Bolton is again the Bronze Sponsor of the EDC's Tech Showcase, November 10th, at the Hilton in Deerfield Beach. This is a conference that will focus on the turbulence associated with technology innovation, and how entrepreneurs, investors and others can stay on top of and leverage the latest developments in order to succeed.

In keeping with our determination to support entrepreneurs and emerging, growing tech companies, Daszkal Bolton joined with the South Florida Business Journal to sponsor the FastTech awards, honoring the 25 fastest-growing technology companies in South Florida, based on percentage growth. We celebrate our clients who won and are Tech Titans: MAKO Surgical Corp., Sentry Data Systems, Signature Consultants, LLC.

Michael Daszkal, CPA, a trustee member of the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce was just welcomed as a new Board Member.

DeJoy, Knauf & Blood LLP
DeJoy, Knauf & Blood LLP (Rochester, NY) iIs excited to launch a new ad campaign. Check out our new ad by clicking on the link below and visit www.teamdkb.com/grow to learn more.

Faw Casson

Faw Casson
(two offices in DE and MD) is pleased to welcome Hannah L. Miracle.  She is quickly getting re-acclimated from her time with us last tax season, and we are excited to have her launch her career here with us. Hannah is a Delaware native and obtained her Associates degree in Accounting from Delaware Technical and Community College in 2010. She is now actively pursuing her Bachelor degree, with a double major in Accounting and Finance.

Froehling Anderson

Froehling Anderson (Minneapolis, MN) announces that Steven B. Wagner, Principal, was presented with the New Discussion Leader award from the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA). The award acknowledges his work in providing continuing education during 2011.

David Benusa, CEO stated, "The New Discussion Leader Award honors Steve’s dedication and commitment to continuing education, which is imperative to the accounting industry."

Richard L. Krocak, MBA has been hired to provide IT consulting and strategic business planning services. David Benusa, CEO stated, "We are pleased to announce that Dick Krocak has joined our firm. Dick's service offerings will compliment and enhance the business solutions Froehling Anderson offers our clients."

The firm volunteered on October 28, 2011, at Voyageur Environmental Center in Mound, MN. Froehling Anderson employees enjoyed distributing wood chips around the team building obstacle courses and moving rocks to surround and protect the cabins from precipitation runoff.

Volunteer Day @ Voyageur Environmental Center

Gary Dosdall, COO, stated, "As a firm we are committed to Voyageur Environmental Center. We are proud to partner with an organization that is essential to the youth of the Twin Cities."

Heinfeld Meech & Co.


Heinfeld, Meech & Co.
, (four offices in AZ and NM) has just been awarded one of the 2011 Best Small and Medium Workplaces by Entrepreneur. We are honored to be on this list for the 5th consecutive year. In addition, we were the only accounting firm recognized on the list for small workplaces (100 employees or less). On behalf of all of the partners, we want to offer our sincere appreciation to all of our employees, clients, and associates whose contributions have made our continued success possible

Congratulations to Dena Darpli, who just earned her designation as a CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager). Congratulations also to employees celebrating their H&M anniversaries in October: Donna Peterson (4 years), Kimberly Robinson (10 years) and CW Payne (11 years).

HANC


Hungerford, Aldrin, Nicols & Cartner, PC
(Grand Rapids, MI) Chris Harper and Tom Price offered insurance advice to single women on the local television station WZZM13.

James Moore & Co. P.L.

James Moore & Co., P.L., (three offices in FL) is proud to share that our firm was named one of the 100 Best Accounting Firms To Work For by "Accounting Today." Congratulations to the firm!

Accounting Today Best 2011

Meaden & Moore

Meaden & Moore, LLP (13 offices in OH, CA, FL, GA, IL, NC, NY, PA) announces that Cindy Shadler was awarded the Wealth Management Services Award from 1st Global for her outstanding customer service, sound attention to detail and her commitment to expanding her knowledge of new and highly technical 1st Global processes.

This award was given to the top 20 Wealth Management Assistants out of 200+ firms. This was the third consecutive year Cindy has won the award. Congratulations, Cindy!

Meaden & Moore listed as the 7th largest accounting firm in Northeast Ohio, according to Crain's Cleveland Business.

On September 7th, a group of Meaden & Moore employees cooked and served dinner to the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Cleveland. The staff at the Ronald McDonald House work hard to provide a home-like environment for over 1,400 families every year dealing with the difficulties of caring for a chronically ill child. Meaden & Moore was happy to help out and the Ronald McDonald House is very appreciative of our continued support over the years.

On Wednesday, October 5, the Cleveland Office welcomed Richard and William Moore, and their wives Rita and Alice, to Meaden & Moore. Richard and William are the sons of the late Vernon J. Moore, one of Meaden & Moore’s founders. The brothers and wives were able to share some stories of their father with several Meaden & Moore current and retired partners. They enjoyed a lunch and a tour around the office.

We were honored to host the group, and appreciated their sharing a tie to the Firm’s long history.

Jim Carulas (center) with sons of the firm's founding partner Vernon Moore


Schenck SC


Schenck SC
(eight offices in WI) will be hosting its 2011 Payroll Forum in six locations throughout Wisconsin. The seminar is designed for business owners and professionals responsible for payroll and human resources. The Payroll Forum will be a full day event, with several options for breakout sessions so attendees can customize the day to their specific areas of interest and responsibility.

A few of the topics that will be covered this year:

  • Payroll tips and reminders for 2011
  • Payroll fraud prevention
  • Payroll basics
  • Fringe benefits
  • Excel tips and tricks
  • Unique payroll situations
  • Software-specific issues (QuickBooks, PayChoice ONLINE, Sage Peachtree)
  • And more!
Each participant will receive a year-end payroll manual and access to other reference materials.

Sisterson

Sisterson & Co. LLP
's (Pittsburg, PA) Congratulates those celebrating Firm anniversaries in October: Mike Schneider - 35 Years; Harry Keefe - 24 Years; Brad Lusk - 20 Years; Mike Ralph - 11 Years; Debbie Maszkiewicz - 10 Years; Amanda Lish - 6 Years; and Joe Nicola - 5 Years.

Sproles Woodard LLP

Sproles Woodard L.L.P. (three offices in TX and NM) announces that Meredith Morgan of the firm’s Midland office was nominated for recognition of outstanding TSCPA CPA Members Age 40 and Under who have proven to be innovative leaders within the accounting profession and their community.

Congratulations, Meredith!

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