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CPAmerica Advantage Going beyond the green: Employee Incentive Programs, why it pays to have a solid policy We all know that money speaks volumes. But we also know that we need to do more to keep employees happy. Besides monetary bonuses, what else are you doing to keep employees engaged, product ive and invested in the continued success DMJ firm members participate in the Polar Plunge of your firm? With just a little out-of-the-box thinking, firms can develop a free and well-rounded employee incentive program. Flex Time According to CPAmerica’s 2016 HR Survey, 92 percent of respondents said their firm permits flex time. Wegner CPAs provides Work/Life Balance Agreements for their employees, allowing them to adjust their schedules to obtain flexibility during certain months of the year. “We feel this gives our employees some say in their hours and the guiltless ability to make sure they are not missing out on the important things in their personal life,” said Kari Nichols, human resources director at Wegner CPAs. Matthews, Cutrer & Lindsay, P.A., has a FridaysOff Program, where employees can take alternat-
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The “Fun” Code According to a recent article by the Society for Human Resource Management, employers looking to recruit and retain new graduates should make their workplace a fun central focus of recruiting efforts. Many of our firms know how to build fun into their work environment. For example, DZH Phillips LLP has a full calendar of firm-sponsored activities that allows staff to enjoy the riches of the San Francisco Bay Area, like outings to Giants games, tours of the San Francisco Winery and visits to the San Francisco Exploratorium, in addition to providing their staff with perks such as catered meals and chair massages. Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman CPAs has a
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TBC celebrates its 45th anniversary This month marks the 45th anniversary for P.C. (TBC), a member of CPAmerica since 2003. John Chiaramonte, a founder of the firm, now serves as chairman. He shared his reflections on doing business for 45 years. “The automation and tax complexity has definitely changed from then to now, but the way we do accounting has always been the same,” said Chiaramonte. “It’s been a lot of fun. We’ve really been blessed with good fortune and associates, and we’ve grown because of them.” The other namesakes of the firm, Ron Teal and Larry Becker, founded
TBC with Chiaramonte in 1971. “I’m glad I was a part of it for many years and that they are continuing.” said Teal. “I always enjoyed working with all of the people. It was a very friendly atmosphere to work in, and I think that helps to make the firm continue.” Becker, who left his career in public accounting in the 80s to establish a real estate development business, has been a loyal client for more than 30 years. “Windsor Development has happily used TBC for tax services since its inception,” Becker said. “I have watched the growth of TBC with great admiration, always knowing it would be a success and am sure that success shall continue in the future.”
Nearing its fifth decade of client service, TBC has been serving thousands of businesses and individuals in the areas of accounting, auditing, tax and advisory services, as well as other specialty services including pension administration services, employee benefit plan audits, estates and trust planning and administration, business valuations, forensic accounting and cost segregation studies. Over the years, the firm has significantly grown its client base and looks to continue this trend, while continuing
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