Around the Firm: July 2026

Written by Christi Newman on July 31, 2026

Warren Averett Announces Growth Leadership Updates Across the Southeast

Warren Averett is pleased to announce several leadership updates that will strengthen client relationships and support continued growth across the Southeast. Learn more about our growth leadership changes here.

Warren Averett Celebrates Independence Day

To celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, team members across the firm came together in a variety of ways to show their patriotic spirit and enjoy time with one another.

In Birmingham, team members put their appetites to the test during a hot dog eating contest. The winner claimed the title after downing five hot dogs.
In Daphne, the office was decked out for the occasion and even welcomed a special visit from one of our Founding Fathers.
In Destin, the team enjoyed a barbecue lunch, a round of Jeopardy! and a cookie cake.
Fort Walton Beach celebrated the “S’Morth of July” with a cookout featuring Fourth of July favorites, a friendly game of bingo and sweet treats waiting on each team member’s desk.
The Huntsville office celebrated with an all-American menu featuring hot dogs, chips and dip, and apple pie. Team members also squeezed in a few friendly games of cornhole and Jenga.
The Montgomery team kicked off the holiday weekend with an outing to see the Montgomery Biscuits. After all, nothing says summer quite like America’s favorite pastime and great company.
The Pensacola team celebrated with Bomb Pops, World Cup soccer and an evening at a Pensacola Blue Wahoos game.
The Tampa team took a break from the workday to spend time together, complete with a classic slice of apple pie that made it feel like summer had officially arrived.

Warren Averett’s Atlanta Team Enjoys World Cup

Team members in Atlanta had a front-row seat to history since they were in a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A handful of our team members attended games and enjoyed the electric atmosphere and camaraderie around the city.

Warren Averett Recognized as a Best Place to Work in Birmingham

Warren Averett’s Birmingham office was recognized as a 2026 Best Place to Work in the Extra Large Company Category by the Birmingham Business Journal. The Best Places to Work list recognizes and celebrates employers in Birmingham who have an outstanding workplace environment and company culture. Read more about Warren Averett’s recognition as a Best Place to Work in Birmingham here.

Warren Averett Technology Group Makes Accounting Today’s 2026 VAR 100 List

Warren Averett Technology Group has been named to Accounting Today’s 2026 VAR (value-added resellers) 100 list. The VAR 100 list highlights 100 firms that lead the industry in software sales and implementation, based on annual revenue. Learn more about Warren Averett Technology Group and Accounting Today’s 2026 VAR 100 list.

Warren Averett Technology Group Makes Channel Futures MSP 501 List

Warren Averett Technology Group has also made the Channel Futures MSP (managed service providers) 501 list. The annual list spotlights the top-performing MSPs based on their innovation, recurring revenue growth and overall performance. Read more about Warren Averett Technology Group and Channel Futures’ MSP 501 list.

Joshua Bowen Named as Leader of Warren Averett’s Financial Services Industry Group

Joshua Bowen, CPA, CITP, CGMA, CAMS, has been named the new leader for Warren Averett’s Financial Services Industry Group. The Financial Services Industry Group serves banks, credit unions, insurance organizations, registered investment advisors and other financial institutions across the Southeast. Read more about Joshua Bowen and the Financial Services Industry Group.

Jess Brawner Receives the Birmingham Business Journal’s 2026 HR Impact Award

Birmingham’s Jess Brawner, the firm’s Director of People Operations, was recently recognized as one of 12 honorees for the Birmingham Business Journal’s 2026 HR Impact Awards. The HR Impact Awards recognize HR professionals who are transforming workplace culture, driving innovation and shaping the future of business in Birmingham. Learn more about Jess Brawner and the BBJ’s 2026 HR Impact Awards.

Lee Parks Shares Internal Control Insights in CentrAL INC! Article

Montgomery’s Lee Parks, CPA, recently contributed an article to CentrAL INC! In his article, Lee shares how colleges and universities can better navigate financial pressures, compliance requirements and new technologies by maintaining strong internal controls. Read more about Lee Parks and his article in CentrAL INC!

Rusty Pickering Inducted to Alabama Society of CPAs’ Board of Directors

Birmingham’s Rusty Pickering, CPA, the firm’s Director of Recruiting, was inducted as a member of the Alabama Society of CPAs’ (ASCPA) Board of Directors during the organization’s Annual Meeting on June 16, 2026. The ASCPA is the professional organization representing Alabama’s CPAs. Each of the organization’s officers serves a three-year term. Learn more about Rusty Pickering and ASCPA’s Board of Directors.

Amber Stout Featured in CPA.com CAS Deep Dive Webinar Series

Huntsville’s Amber Stout, CPA, recently served as a featured speaker in CPA.com’s CAS Deep Dive webinar series. In the session, Amber shared insights on evaluating technology investments, aligning tools to a firm’s industry focus and building technology stacks that support both internal operations and client service. Read more about Amber Stout and CPA.com’s CAS Deep Dive webinar series.

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