Around the Firm: February 2024
Warren Averett Recognized as One of USA Today’s 2024 Most Recommended Tax and Accounting Firms
Warren Averett has been recognized on USA Today’s lists: America’s Most Recommended Tax Firms and America’s Most Recommended Accounting Firms for 2024. USA Today partnered with Statista to create the national lists of highly recommended firms for tax and accounting services; results are based on thousands of surveys and recommendations from both accounting professionals and clients. Learn more about this recognition.
Warren Averett Named One of ClearlyRated’s Best of Accounting
For the first time, Warren Averett received ClearlyRated’s Best of Accounting Award. The Best of Accounting Award recognizes accounting firms that have delivered exceptionally high levels of client service based exclusively on ratings provided by the firm’s clients. Read more about this honor.
Team Members Celebrate February’s Holidays
Throughout February, team members throughout the firm’s footprint got together and celebrated different holidays!
In Pensacola, our team members celebrated Mardi Gras with a delicious King Cake. They wrapped up February by celebrating National Cherry Pie Day with slices of the sweet treat.
Our Panama City team also dug into a King Cake during their annual tax season kick-off meeting.
In Mobile, team members hosted clients, family and friends to watch the Mystic Stripers Society parade from the office balcony.
Our Foley team members celebrated Valentine’s Day with a “Pizza My Heart” buffet complete with cheesecake, brownies and (of course) pizza.
Atlanta Team Members Celebrate the Bulldog 100
During February, Atlanta team members had the pleasure of attending the Bulldog 100 Celebration. Warren Averett has been a proud partner of The University of Georgia Alumni Association’s Bulldog 100 program, which recognizes the fastest-growing companies owned or led by alumni, since 2009. Congratulations to all the honorees!
Emily Jones Contributes to CentrAL INC!
Montgomery’s Emily Jones, PMP, CMMC-RP, contributed an article to a recent issue of CentrAL INC! In her article, Accounting: Cybersecurity Resolutions to Keep Your Business Protected in 2024, Jones explores five key strategies business owners should consider to fortify their cybersecurity posture. Read more about Emily Jones’ feature in CentrAL Inc!
Megan Randolph Named to Birmingham Business Journal’s 2024 Top 40 Under 40 List
Birmingham’s Megan Randolph, CPA, a Member in the Tax Division and the firmwide Tax Area Leader, has been selected as one of the Birmingham Business Journal’s 2024 Top 40 Under 40. The Top 40 Under 40 awards program recognizes the most exceptional and talented emerging leaders who have distinguished themselves in their industries before the age of 40. Learn more about Megan Randolph and the Birmingham Business Journal’s 2024 Top 40 Under 40.
Natalie Bonifay Named Rising Star by Pensacola Inweekly Magazine
Pensacola’s Natalie Bonifay has been named one of Inweekly’s 2024 Rising Stars. The Rising Stars feature highlights professionals under 40 who are making a significant impact on the Pensacola community. Read more about Natalie Bonifay and Inweekly’s 2024 Rising Stars.
Paul Perry Discusses Vendor Management on LumiQ’s Podcast
Paul Perry, FHFMA, CISM, CITP, CDA, CDPSE, of the firm’s Birmingham office, was recently featured on one of LumiQ’s professional development podcast episodes. In his episode, Paul joined the podcast’s host to discuss the importance of vendor management and how to effectively evaluate, prioritize and maintain vendors. Learn more about Paul Perry’s appearance on LumiQ’s podcast.
Scott Bradbary Leads Professional Growth Symposium Organized by Studer Community Institute
Warren Averett’s Chief Talent Officer Scott Bradbary recently led a professional growth workshop organized by Studer Community Institute. Pensacola area participants were invited to attend the workshop, Navigating & Mastering the Three Levels of Professional Growth, in early February. Read more about Scott Bradbary’s Professional Growth Symposium.
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