Odds & Ends Wisconsin Family Business of the Year nominations due March 30
2017–18 WICPA OFFICERS/BOARD MEMBERS Chair William L. Komisar, CPA, JD Chair-elect Michael D. Akers, CPA, CBM, CFE, CGMA, CIA, CMA, PhD Past-chair Steven G. Handrick, CPA, CGMA Secretary-treasurer Katherine L. Hauser, CPA, CGMA Directors Jon C. Gaines, CPA, CGMA, MBA Ryan J. Hanson, CPA, CGMA Patrick G. Hoffert, CPA Debra L. Lenz, CPA, CGMA, CIA, CRMA Terri M. Lillesand, CPA Matthew A. Los, CPA Steven A. Pullara, CPA Matthew J. Schaefer, CPA, CGMA Angela C. Thomas, CPA AICPA Council Rick E. Dreher, CPA, CGMA Neil R. Keller, CPA, ABV, CVA President & CEO Dennis F. Tomorsky, CPA, JD, CGMA Chief Financial & Operating Officer Tammy J. Hofstede Design & Layout Brett Stallman Advertising Terry Felker Editor Marcia Tillett-Zinzow
The 2018 Wisconsin Family Business of the Year Award program will accept nominations from businesses throughout the state until March 30. The award celebrates the accomplishments and impact of family-owned businesses on Wisconsin communities. Businesses can self-nominate and nominations can be made on behalf of a business by consultants, vendors, clients or friends. The program is sponsored by Smith & Gesteland LLP, First Business Bank and Husch Blackwell LLP. For more information, visit www.familybusinessaward.com or call 608-836-7500.
Capital Tax and Accounting Group acquires Marjorie Budahn CPA SC Capital Tax and Accounting Group, Cottage Grove, has acquired the practice of Marjorie Budahn CPA SC; Budahn has retired, according to the Cottage Grove Herald Independent. Capital Tax and Accounting assists individuals and small to medium-sized businesses with accounting and tax needs, including tax planning, state and federal tax compliance and filings, accounting, consulting and payroll.
KerberRose SC merges with Brettingen, Smits, Novak and Bastle SC The CPA firm of Brettingen, Smits, Novak and Bastle of Antigo has merged with KerberRose SC, based in Shawano, effective Jan. 1, according to the Shawano Leader and Antigo Daily Journal. The Brettingen firm served the Antigo business community for 47 years and had 19 staff members. The merger increases KerberRose’s staff to 142, including 50 CPAs.
Petkovsek & Moran joins Johnson Block & Co. Inc. Petkovsek & Moran, formerly located on Madison’s east side, has joined Johnson Block & Co. in their offices at 406 Science Drive, Madison. Dave Moran, CPA, and Ray Petkovsek, CPA, and their staff have provided accounting, tax and consulting services to the Madison community for more than 30 years. Johnson Block & Co. was established in 1985 and has offices in Madison, Mineral Point, Viroqua and La Crosse.
Schenck SC teams up with Florida-based EdgeMED Healthcare EdgeMED Healthcare, a national provider of health care revenue cycle management and software solutions, has acquired the medical billing division of Schenck SC, according to the Appleton Post-Crescent. EdgeMED is based in Boca Raton, Florida. Schenck is a full-service CPA and consulting firm based in Appleton.
Vrakas CPAs + Advisors acquires Radke & Schlesner S.C.
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Vrakas CPAs + Advisors has acquired the accounting firm of Radke & Schlesner S.C., according to the Waukesha Freeman. The combined firm will operate as Vrakas CPAs + Advisors and will have nearly 65 professionals practicing in a variety of areas including assurance, tax, business advisory, valuations, technology, small business accounting and employee benefit plan services. All employees will be located in Brookfield.
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