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Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer, P.C. (WEC) is pleased to announce Nicole R. Kint, CPA, HCCP, as the firm’s newest partner. “We are very excited to have Nicole as part of our partner team,” said Angela Kerns, WEC’s managing shareholder. “Nicole has contributed tremendously to the success of our firm, and we have no doubt that she will help pave the way in WEC’s next chapter of growth and success.” Kint has more than 12 years of experience in real estate private accounting, serving as a real estate sales agent and accountant for an extensive rental portfolio and construction group. This experience affords her a uniquely comprehensive understanding of her client’s needs. She works with real estate and construction clients, providing attest and consulting services. Kint is co-leader of the firm’s Recruiting Team which includes developing strategies to attract the best talent, streamlining the interview process, and collaborating with schools to better prepare future accounting graduates.

Sage Intacct ERP system. Prior to joining Gray, Gray & Gray in 2020, Constantopoulos held accounting system implementation and client advisory positions at several prominent regional accounting and law firms, as well as the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. “Advancing technology is a critical aspect of financial management for growing organizations,” said James DeLeo, MBA, CPA/MST, Gray, Gray & Gray’s leading partner. “Bill and our Sage Intacct team are delivering the power of this technology to our clients so that they can make more informed and timely decisions for their future.” both private and public companies across multiple industries. “After nearly five years with Whalen CPAs and over two decades in the field of accounting, we are thrilled to promote Tammy into her new role as vice president of accounting services,” said firm president and CEO, Lisa G. Shuneson. “Her experience and time in the industry make her an invaluable asset to our team and our clients. We feel confident that she will continue to bring client-focused excellence to her newly acquired leadership role.”

Brickley DeLong announces two promotions, one partner

Larson & Company is proud to announce Craig Swindlehurst, CPA , has been promoted to the position of tax partner in their Salt Lake City location. Swindlehurst has more than 10 years of public accounting experience and was formerly a senior tax manager. Swindlehurst spent five years in the Orange County office of Deloitte before joining Larson & Company in 2017. Swindlehurst specializes in tax preparation and consulting services for small-to-medium sized business, captive insurance companies, and complex multi-state partnerships.

Hughes, Snell & Co., P.A. (HSC) announces Steven M. Davis, CPA , has been named as the firm’s managing shareholder. Davis is stepping into the position that has been held by Sharon Thompson, CPA, since 2009. Davis has been with HSC since 2000. He has served as firm general services shareholder and works with a broad range of clients on tax and financial reporting issues. He is a member of the Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA) and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). “My vision for HSC is to maintain the good reputation that the firm has earned over nearly 50 years while continuing to bring solid planning and advice to our clients in a fast paced and ever changing environment,” notes Davis. “I hope to continue providing the solid leadership that Frank Snell, Sharon Thompson and the HSC shareholders have demonstrated consistently through changing times.”

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Brickley DeLong (BD), a full service public accounting and business consulting firm in West Michigan is pleased to announce that the firm has promoted Matt Lator, CPA , to partner. Recently serving as a senior manager, Lator has been with BD since 2017 via a firm acquisition. Managing partner Brenda Jacobs states “This recognition demonstrates Matt’s dedication to Brickley DeLong, as well as our awesome team, our clients and their ever changing needs, and the communities in which he works and lives. Matt will move forward in playing an essential role shaping the future of Brickley Delong.” Additionally, Melissa Kindinger has been promoted from senior to supervisor. Kindinger joined BD in the fall of 2018, and has a diverse skill set. Ranging from working on and supervising others on A&A engagements for a broad variety of entities, preparation and review of tax returns, becoming one of our farming experts, and has expert level skills with Excel.

Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP, a business consulting and accounting firm based in Canton, MA, has announced that Bill Constantopoulos has been elected a partner. He will continue to lead Gray, Gray & Gray’s Sage Intacct & Advisory Practice Group, which manages the design, transition and implementation process for clients who adopt the powerful

Whalen CPAs, a client-focused accounting firm with over 75 years in business, is promoting Tammy Snider, CPA, to vice president of accounting services. Snider first joined Whalen CPAs in 2018, bringing with her over 20 years of experience in the private sector. As a certified public accountant, Snider has spent her career in senior management and controller positions for

HRC is proud to announce the promotion of Krista McCarthy, CPA, to tax director. In McCarthy’s time with HRC, she built a cohesive and talented team of tax professionals. Through her expertise and enthusiasm for tax and the profession, she has been actively involved in transferring the management of the Tax Department from the retiring tax principal to ensure a smooth transition to not just our clients but staff as well. McCarthy is a member of the HRC leadership team in 2023 and brings innovative ideas and positivity to her job.