Kennedy Backer

Aug 14, 2024 | insidepublicaccounting.com | Kennedy Backer

Company: BKR InternationalName: John Beauston, Managing Partner, Moore Beauston & Woodham LLPTitle: Chair, Americas Regional BoardHow is the rise of technology and automation reshaping the accounting industry? The incorporation of technology and automation is transforming the accounting industry in a variety of ways. Increased efficiency and accuracy can be observed from:Automation of repetitive tasks;Real-time data and reporting;Reduced errors; andAdvanced analytics and predictive analytics.

Jul 1, 2024 | insidepublicaccounting.com | Kennedy Backer

If you’re looking to update your core values statement, or throw it out and start over, you’re in good company. More than a third of Fortune 100 companies are using alternatives to the core values statement, in the form of a credo, a way, a manifesto or a trademarked set of principles or beliefs like Pepsi and CVS, reports the Harvard Business Review. Traditional values statements often sound alike, using words like culture, integrity, teamwork and excellence.

Jun 28, 2024 | insidepublicaccounting.com | Kennedy Backer

Chicago-based IPA 100 firm BDO USA (FY23 net revenue of $2.9 billion) has announced the board’s election of Natalie Kotlyar to her inaugural term as chair of the board of directors. Kotlyar has served on the board since November 2020 and was re-elected to a new term this year. Kotlyar succeeds Kelly Johnson, who served as BDO’s first female board chair since 2019. In addition, Kirstie Tiernan was elected as a new board member and John Marquardt was elected to a second term.

Jun 28, 2024 | insidepublicaccounting.com | Kennedy Backer

Seattle, Wash.-based IPA 100 firm Moss Adams (FY22 net revenue of $1.2 billion) announces the admission of Josh Grossman as a new tax partner in the firm’s state and local tax services group in San Francisco. Grossman brings consulting experience with California income tax as well as a broad range of experience consulting with clients on state, local and corporate tax issues to Moss Adams.

Jun 26, 2024 | insidepublicaccounting.com | Kennedy Backer

Nashua, N.H.-based Rightworks announces the acquisition of Australia-based Practice Protect, cybersecurity provider for the accounting profession. This acquisition will enable firms to manage risk, secure client data and achieve regulatory compliance while using cloud and desktop applications in Rightworks OneSpace. “As a longtime customer of both Rightworks and Practice Protect, this is very exciting news for my firm,” said James Buss, founder of Buss CPA.