Around the Firm: April 2024
Warren Averett Recognized as One of Vault’s 2025 Top 50 Most Prestigious Accounting Firms
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors was identified as one of the Most Prestigious Accounting Firms by Vault, a trusted authority in career intelligence resources. This is the third time that Warren Averett has been named to this list, which is determined through a survey of accounting professionals. Learn more about this honor.
Warren Averett Recognized by Business Alabama as State’s Largest Accounting Firm
Warren Averett was recognized as Alabama’s largest accounting firm in Business Alabama’s April 2024 edition, an honor the firm has held for over a decade. This list was determined by a statewide survey conducted by Business Alabama. Read more about this recognition.
Warren Averett’s Team Members Enjoy April Activities
Throughout the month of April, Warren Averett team members across the firm’s footprint enjoyed a variety of fun activities.
- The Easter Bunny visited the Pensacola office. Our team members participated in a great egg hunt, complete with candy and golden prize eggs.
- Our Client Accounting Services team members gathered in the Montgomery office to learn how to make floral arrangements.
- Every week throughout client service season, Huntsville team members held “Minute to Win It” Mondays, where they enjoyed a quick break with game and snacks.
- Montgomery team members took to the office’s roof to watch the historic solar eclipse.
- Destin and Fort Walton Beach team members gathered together at the Wood Foot Beer Company, a new Floridian roadside brewpub, where they engaged in some friendly competition with pickleball games.
Warren Averett’s Atlanta Team Attends Georgia Southern University’s Accounting Day
Team members in the Atlanta office attended Georgia Southern University’s (GSU) Accounting Day, an annual event where accounting students network with firms in the Atlanta area before attending an accounting banquet, awards ceremony and scholarship presentation. The team was proud to present two deserving GSU students with scholarships to help support the future of the accounting profession.
Sandy Coaker Serves as Family Sunshine Center’s Board President
Montgomery’s Office Managing Member, Sandy Coaker, CPA, is serving as the Family Sunshine Center’s (FSC) Board President during 2024. FSC is a nonprofit organization that helps victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Coaker previously served on FSC’s Board of Directors as the Treasurer and the Vice President. Read more about Sandy Coaker and the FSC Board.
Cyndi Warren Named to Inweekly Magazine’s 2024 Power List
Pensacola’s Office Managing Member, Cyndi Warren, CPA, has been named in the top 25 of Pensacola’s Inweekly Power List of 2024. This is the sixth year that she has been featured on the list. The annual Power List honors 100 of Escambia County’s most influential people. Learn more about Cyndi Warren and Inweekly Magazine’s 2024 Power List.
Rick Blanton and Hunter Smith Speak at ALFA’s Women’s Leadership Conference
Montgomery’s Rick Blanton, CPA, and Hunter Smith, CPA, recently spoke to attendees of Alabama Farmer Federation’s (ALFA) Women’s Leadership Conference. They shared their expertise on tax credits, business cycles and other relevant information that could impact farms. Read more about Rick Blanton, Hunter Smith and ALFA’s Women’s Leadership Conference.
Megan Randolph Featured in Business Alabama
Birmingham’s Megan Randolph, CPA, a Member and the firmwide Tax Area Leader, was recently featured in a Business Alabama article outlining tax preparation recommendations for business owners. Learn more about Megan Randolph’s feature in Business Alabama.
Greg Sellers Contributes to CentrAL INC!
Montgomery’s Greg Sellers, CPA, AEP, a Member in the Tax Division, contributed an article to a recent issue of CentrAL INC! In his article, Sellers explores five methods that families can use to protect their current wealth and prepare themselves for the demands and responsibilities of generational wealth. Read more about Greg Sellers’ CentrAL INC! article.
Kyle Bonds Featured in PLANADVISER Article
Pensacola’s Kyle Bonds, ERPA, QPA, QKA, Director of Warren Averett’s Benefit Consultants Division, was recently featured in PLANADVISER’s article, Nuts and Bolts: Form 5500s. PLANADVISER is a national publication that covers pertinent topics, trends and concerns that impact retirement plan specialists and advisors. Learn more about Kyle Bonds’ feature in PLANADVISER.
Cristy Andrews Contributes to Multi-Housing News
Montgomery Member Cristy Andrews, CPA, CGMA, recently contributed to a Multi-Housing News (MHN) article. Andrews and other real estate experts weighed in to share their advice in MHN’s article, 4 Strategies for Attracting new Residents —Without Concessions. Read more about Cristy Andrews and her MHN contribution.
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