The event was founded in 1996 by 2 Bergen County CPA’s, Jim Kallas and Phil Murphy whose vision was for professional services providers to come together to benefit those in need by participating in a community event.

Bederson names Toni Klimowicz, CPA Partner. Toni is an accomplished Quickbooks Pro Advisor and provides accounting and tax services to small to mid-size family owned businesses. Toni works with clients in industries ranging from manufacturing, medical practice and insurance to retail and wholesale food. She speaks to women’s groups on topics including Understanding Cash Flow and addresses fundamental financial and accounting issues important to New Jersey women business owners and those who are in the process of setting up their own business. She is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University and is a member of the NJSCPA and the AISCPA. Toni is also an member of the American Littoral Society, National and New Jersey Audubon Societies.

In Panama City, Panama on September 22, Frank Conrad, JD, CPA, CFE, CIRA, MBA spoke on Insolvency Laws in Latin America and Beyond at the Seasonal Meeting of the NYSBA’s International Section, Latin America as an Engine for Economic Recovery and Growth.

Sean Raquet, CPA, CFE spoke  at the Brownstone in Paterson, NJ on behalf of the Passaic County Chapter of the NJSCPA about bankruptcy and forensic accounting.

The new website showcases elaborated content and features with a fresh look and feel, including a more user-friendly navigation design. New and noteworthy are the Mergers & Acquisitions, BGK Seniors Advisory Group and Professional Recruiting sections, all conveniently located under Areas of Practice. We encourage candidates for employment to access the all-new Careers at BGK section to discover the opportunities awaiting you.

Bourgeois Bennett, L.L.C. (four offices in Louisiana) On Oct. 1, our Leslie George is riding in the La. Bike MS 150 mile tour against Multiple Sclerosis. Every hour every day, someone is diagnosed with MS. The National MS Society is working for a world free from MS. They can't do it without help. If you would like to support Leslie's efforts with a tax-deductible donation, visit the National MS Society website click the "Donate to Participant!" link.

Our Managing Partner, Ralph Cox, was selected as a 2011 St. Elizabeth's Guild Volunteer Activist! Ralph is a tireless volunteer for his community. Several hundred attended the luncheon honoring the activists. Congratulations, Ralph!

Clark Schaefer Hackett (five offices on OH) Thank you to Andrew Gray (pictured) and Matt Brackman for participating in the United Way's Day of Caring!

Dana has been with Faw Casson for the past three years, primarily in the tax department.  He has been an invaluable asset and has been promoted to the position of Supervisor. Khairat has been with our team for two years.  Her commitment to exemplifying Faw Casson’s high standards has earned her the title of Senior Staff Accountant.

Congratulations to Christy Funk for passing the CPA exam.

Stephanie Turner jumped out of a perfectly good airplane to help raise funds for the American Lung Association as part of their “Fighting for Air at all Extremes” in Laurel, DE. Way to go to extremes, Steph!

Alison Houck rode 77.25 miles (!!!!) in the Bike to the Bay ride to help fund a cure for multiple sclerosis. Great job.

Brian Stetina and Alison Houck participated in the 22nd Annual KSI 3 Club Gold Tournament. This event helps support KSI, a private, nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization whose mission is to assist people with disabilities in the pursuit of their potential in employment and meaningful participation in their communities.

Shechtman Marks Devor (Philadelphia, PA) announces that Russell Gordon, CPA has joined the firm as a Shareholder. Russell has over 30 years of experience in providing accounting, auditing, tax and consulting services to closely-held companies in a wide range of industries. His expertise focuses on tax services and business valuations.  As a former partner at EisnerAmper, Russell was the partner in-charge of manufacturing and distribution for the Jenkintown office.

Malitz has more than 25 years of experience providing accounting, tax and business consulting services to a diverse client base in the Chicago area and throughout the U.S., including real estate professionals, traders and personal service providers; healthcare, technology and manufacturing companies; and other closely held businesses.

Several years ago, Malitz was named Accountant Advocate of the Year for the State of Illinois by the US Small Business Administration. She is currently her firm’s representative to the AGN-NA Marketing Sharegroup.

Malitz has a solid record of advocacy for the interests of small business through service on ICPAS' State Income Tax Committee and then for 10 years on its Federal Income Tax Committee. A recognized expert on taxation policy and its impact on small business, she was at the time one of only a few women and small business owners on the Federal Income Tax Committee. Long an advocate for the reasonableness of regulations on small business, Malitz brought to the table astute and detailed analysis of the impact on the small business community of tax regulations and forms under consideration for implementation by the IRS.

The Women to Watch Award is given to women who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession. These include their ability to promote within the accounting profession a work environment that provides opportunities for the successful integration of their personal and professional life, and the advancement of women to positions of leadership.

"All of us at SLSF join with Phyllis in celebrating this special recognition," said SLSF managing partner Michael L. Perlman. "We have all had the opportunity to learn and grow from her experience, understanding of the business world, care for her clients, and most especially, the time she spends with so many of us to help us grow as accountants and people. We are grateful for all that Phyllis continues to give SLSF and we are very proud that she has been acknowledged in this way by the Illinois Society and AICPA."

Congratulations to all!

Sproles Woodard congratulates these associates celebrating 10 year anniversaries: Denise McEnaney, LaNell Dean, and Leslie Lee.