Around the Firm: December 2023
Warren Averett Named as One of Business Alabama’s 2023 Best Companies to Work For in Alabama
Warren Averett has been named as one of the 2023 Best Companies to Work For in Alabama by Business Alabama. The firm was ranked second in the Large Companies category. Read more about this honor.
Warren Averett’s Montgomery Office Moves Downtown
Warren Averett’s Montgomery office has relocated downtown to Montgomery’s Central Business District. The new Montgomery office is in the historic Winter Loeb Building, which was built in 1903 and features many original and historic features, as well as modern updates. Learn more about Warren Averett’s Montgomery move.
Warren Averett Team Members Give Back
Team members throughout Warren Averett’s footprint gave back to their local communities during the month of December. Here are the highlights:
- Our Huntsville office supported an animal shelter and a nursing home through an Angel Tree program.
- Our Birmingham team shopped for participants of the Salvation Army Angel Tree and fulfilled several wishes.
- Team members in the Atlanta office volunteered with Junior Achievement to teach eighth grade students about the importance of financial literacy.
- Anniston team members wrapped gifts to raise money for 2nd Chance Inc. this holiday season. Read more about 2nd Chance and Warren Averett’s Anniston team.
Warren Averett’s Team Members Celebrate the Holidays
During the month of December, our team did their best to spread joy and holiday cheer.
- Team members in our Panama City office enjoyed learning how to build charcuterie boards before the holidays.
- The Fort Walton Beach office began the holiday season with some festive cheer and invited a boutique floral studio over to teach team members how to make lovely fresh wreaths.
- Our Montgomery office held their annual holiday party at the Montgomery Country Club. Instead of gifts, attendees were asked to bring a gift card to donate to charity.
- The Huntsville office team members and their families played reindeer games, decorated cookies and visited with Santa. Our Huntsville team also decorated a tree for the annual Tinsel Trail, a display of live Christmas trees downtown.
- Our Birmingham office team members enjoyed a lovely live band, festive food and drinks, and a visit from Santa at The Fennec!
- Our Atlanta team celebrated the holiday season with an office-wide potluck and their annual holiday party at Park Tavern.
- Team members in our Cullman office attended Cullman’s Christkindlmarkt, which draws inspiration from Germany’s historic Christmas markets but with a little Southern flair.
Warren Averett’s Foley Office Wins Downtown Christmas Decorating Contest
Warren Averett’s Foley office took first place in the Downtown Foley 2023 Window Decorating Contest. Contestants were judged based on family-friendly themes, lighting, presentation and creativity. Congratulations to the Foley team!
Hanny Akl and David LeGrand Featured on Private Equity Value Creation Podcast
Hanny Akl, CPA, CFE, CEPA, CVGA, and David LeGrand, CPA, of Warren Averett’s Birmingham office, were featured on the Private Equity Value Creation podcast. The Private Equity Value Creation podcast is a resource that provides behind-the-scenes access to the minds shaping the world of private equity. Learn more about their podcast appearance.
Cristy Andrews Featured in Multi-Housing News Article
Montgomery’s Cristy Andrews, CPA, CGMA, was featured in a Multi-Housing News article. The article covered five important factors for multifamily owners, operators and marketers to consider before preparing and finalizing their 2024 apartment community budgets. Read more about Cristy Andrew’s feature in Multi-Housing News.
Stacy Watts Participate in Momentum’s Upward Program
Birmingham’s Stacy Watts, CPA, has been chosen to participate in Momentum’s 2024 Upward career leadership program for women. Momentum’s Upward program is entering its sixth year and helps grow leaders in early- and mid-career development stages. Learn more about Stacy Watts and Momentum’s Upward program.
Brittany Roberts and Kellsey Daggett Lead Accounting Presentation for Foley Students
Foley’s Brittany Roberts, CPA, and Kellsey Daggett spoke to students in the South Baldwin Chamber Foundation’s EPIC Program. The EPIC program is a year-long interactive and educational business program that teaches grade-school students the fundamentals of starting a business. Read more about their presentation.
Warren Averett’s The Wrap Releases New Episodes
Warren Averett’s podcast, The Wrap, has released new episodes full of industry trends and insights.
In Episode 067: Adapting to the Evolving Financial Landscape of the Private Equity Industry, firm experts covered the dynamic landscape of the private equity industry and offered insights into the latest tax strategies.
Our latest episode, Episode 068: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Opportunity for the Retail & Consumer Industry, discusses the current state of the retail and consumer industry and what business leaders can do to plan for future success.
Check out the whole season here!
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