On the move: RSM names enterprise digital leader

May 12, 2023 11:56 AM

EisnerAmper launches new website; LMC CPAs moves New York City office; and more news from around the profession.

ALABAMA

Daryl Thomas, owner of Thomas Accounting and Income Tax Service, Selma, was named the 2023 Small Business Person of the Year for Alabama by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Thomas has been a tax preparer and accountant for 25 years and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a child. He was also recently recognized by President Joe Biden for his accomplishments in his business.

CONNECTICUT

Michael Morrow was reappointed to a two-year term as chair of the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council, Norwalk, effective Jan. 1, 2024.

Anthony Cirone Jr., managing partner of CironeFriedberg, Shelton, was elected to the board of trustees at Union Savings Bank.

GEORGIA

Justin Smith was hired as chief financial officer at LeaseQuery, Atlanta.

ILLINOIS

Sergio de la Fe

Sergio de la Fe was named enterprise digital leader at RSM US, Chicago.

MichaelSilver, Deerfield, was named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois for the ninth straight year.

KENTUCKY

The Association for Accounting Marketing, Lexington, bestowed a number of awards to individuals and firms as part of its AAM Annual Summit. (Read the full story.)

MASSACHUSETTS

The Massachusetts Society of CPAs, Boston, awarded 51 scholarships totaling $175,000 to students from across the state as part of the MassCPAs Educational Foundation Scholarship Program.

MICHIGAN

Charles Story was appointed director of operations for corporate investigative services at Rehmann, Troy.

NEW JERSEY

EisnerAmper's office building in Metropark/Iselin, N.J.

EisnerAmper office building in Metropark/Iselin, N.J.

Courtesy of EisnerAmper

EisnerAmper, Iselin, unveiled a new website, designed using grid-builder technology so content layout can be customized, and to give more visibility to the firm's professionals.

NEW YORK

Aaron Schaal

Aaron Schaal was hired as a partner on the tax team at Forvis, New York.

LMC CPAs moved to a new office in New York City, located at 1359 Broadway, 17th floor.

Paul Stephens, former senior vice president of tax at AT&T, New York, joined Deloitte's U.S. Chief Tax Officer Program in the role of chief tax officer-in-residence.

CohnReznick, New York, announced the opening of its second annual Gamechangers in ESG Awards program, which recognizes companies that are advancing business sustainability by driving value and minimizing risk for their stakeholders through environmental, social and governance principles. The firm also announced its panel of independent judges; the list is available here.

OHIO

David Askew

Bober Markey Fedorovich, Akron, hired David Askew as a manager of taxation services; Scott Serfozo as manager of valuation services, Robin Witkowski as supervisor, tax services; Devan Peavy as senior accountant, tax services; Madison LaCourse, Dennis Petit and Dane Sprague as staff accountants, assurance and advisory services.

Cohen & Co., Cleveland, has established The Ronald B. Cohen Forum on Entrepreneurship and Innovation through the City Club of Cleveland. The forum honors Ronald Cohen and his lifelong dedication to entrepreneurship, innovation and philanthropy by showcasing the success and service of other business leaders in Northeast Ohio. It is funded by a gift from Cohen & Co., Ron Cohen's family, and many friends and supporters, and is set to host its inaugural event on May 19 featuring Eduardo Gonzalez, president of Ferragon Corp.

PENNSYLVANIA

Rachelle Gordon

Rachelle Gordon, Mark Gallagher and Lyle Loeb were admitted to the partnership at Herbein, Reading.

TEXAS

Sriram Srinivasan

Sriram Srinivasan was hired as a partner in the private client services practice at Weaver, Houston.

UNITED KINGDOM

Jonathan Ashworth was hired as chief economist at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, London.