Managers and Supervisor Promotions Announced

HSC is proud to announce the promotion of the following employees.

New managers in the top row are (from left): Angie Gardner, CPA, Outsourcing Department; Callie Cessna, CPA, Tax Department; Cyndi Hines, CPA, Accounting & Auditing Department.

New managers in the center row are (from left): Jason Warford, CPA MAcc, Outsourcing Department; Leslie Cline, CPA, Tax Department; Patrick Harbeson, CPA, Accounting & Auditing Department.

New managers in the bottom row are (from left): Patrick Schroeder, CPA, Tax Department; Becky Brinkman, CPA, Outsourcing Department.

New supervisor in the Tax Department is James Snepp (bottom right).

HSC Promotes Six to Senior Manager

Harding Shymanski is pleased to announce the promotion of six employees to senior management roles for the firm.

Ashley Schultz, CPA, has been promoted to Senior Manager in the Accounting & Auditing Department. A magna cum laude graduate from the University of Southern Indiana, Schultz joined the firm in 2010 and is a member of the firm’s Construction and Employee Benefits Audit teams.

Christopher Schwenk, CPA, has been promoted to Senior Manager in the Accounting & Auditing Department. A summa cum laude graduate from the University of Southern Indiana, Schwenk joined the firm in 2009 and is a member of the firm’s Construction and Manufacturing teams.

Franklin Kincaid, CPA, has been promoted to Senior Manager in the Accounting & Auditing Department. A University of Evansville graduate, Kincaid joined the firm in 2011 and is a member of the firm’s Construction, Manufacturing, and Employee Benefit Audit teams.

Kim Kinnaman, CPA, CVA, has been promoted to Senior Manager in the Advisory Services Department. A University of Southern Indiana graduate, Kinnaman joined the firm in 2005 and was a member of our Accounting & Auditing Department prior to joining Advisory Services.

Kyle Conapinski, CPA, has been promoted to Senior Manager in the Tax Department. A University of Southern Indiana graduate, Conapinski has over 18 years of tax experience and is a member of our Construction Team.

Mandy Cox, CPA, has been promoted to Senior Manager in the Administration Department. A University of Southern Indiana graduate, Cox joined the firm in 2017 as the Scheduling & Development Manager bringing 17 years of industry experience to her role.

Congratulations to all!

 

Aaron Wilzbacher, CPA, Named Vice President

We are proud to announce the promotion of Aaron Wilzbacher, CPA, to Vice President in the Tax Department for Harding, Shymanski & Company, PSC. He joined the firm in 2006 and specializes in state and local taxation as well as sales tax. He is a member of the firm’s Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution team.

Wilzbacher graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Indiana CPA Society. He currently serves as Treasurer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ohio Valley Board of Directors and is a member of St. Peter and Paul’s Finance Committee. He has previously served as Treasurer for the Youth Service Bureau Board of Directors.

Michele Graham , CPA, MST, Named Vice President

We are proud to announce the promotion of Michele Graham, CPA, MST, to Vice President, Tax Department for Harding, Shymanski & Company, PSC.

Graham joined the firm in 2009. She is a member of the firm’s Health Care and Affordable Care Act teams. She works closely with businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals in the areas of tax planning and compliance.

Graham graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. She has earned a Master of Science in Taxation degree from DePaul University. Graham is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Indiana CPA Society, and the Medical Group Management Association.

She currently serves as the 1st Vice President/Membership Chair for A Network of Evansville Women (ANEW) and was recently elected as their incoming president. She also serves on the Advisory Board for the Borrowed Hearts Foundation and Board of Directors for Easterseals Rehabilitation Center. Previously, Graham has served on the Board of Directors for ANEW, Warrick Public Education Foundation, Pulmonary Fibrosis Partners, Joshua Academy, Warrick County 4-H Council.

Lacy Bender, CPA, MBA, Named Vice President

We are proud to announce the promotion of Lacy Bender, CPA, MBA to Vice President in the Tax Department for Harding, Shymanski & Company PSC. She joined the firm in 2007 and is a member of the firm’s Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution Team.

Bender graduated from the University of Evansville in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and graduated from the University of Southern Indiana in 2008 with a Master’s degree in business administration. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Indiana CPA Society, and A Network of Evansville Women. Bender currently serves on the Mater Dei Finance Committee, the Ronald McDonald House Board of Directors and Finance Committee, and the Resurrection Finance Committee.

Vac2Go Ranks #1 among Fast Growth in Louisville

Todd Tallon president and ceo of Vac2Go was honored for his company's fast growth in LouisvilleVac2Go, LLC has been ranked #1 for fast growth in Louisville Business First’s Fast 50. According to the publication, the company “reported 226% revenue gains since 2016.” Todd Tallon, President/CEO attributed the company’s fast growth to expansion which included opening their fifth location in Mobile, Alabama.

As an honoree in last year’s list as well, Tallon had this to say about his relationship with Harding, Shymanski & Company, PSC:

“…we need responsive and flexible CPA Advisory assistance. We consider HSC to be one of our most trusted partners in facilitating our continued growth.”

“We are proud to work with Todd and his team,” said John Rittichier, CPA and Vice President for Harding, Shymanski & Company, PSC. “We are excited to see their hard work being recognized and look forward to serving them as they continue to grow.”

For more on all of the companies who made this year’s list, see today’s online edition of Louisville Business First.

50 success stories: celebrating the 2019 Fast 50 (PHOTOS)

HSC Offices Closed for the Labor Day Holiday

Our offices are closing today at 12:00 p.m. local time through Monday, September 2rd in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 4th at 8:00 a.m. local time. We wish you and your families a safe holiday weekend!

Plan for Your Future with a Three-step Process

Building a successful business likely took you years of planning to build up a business worthy of pride. The next step is ensuring you have a plan in place for the future of your business and your ownership. It may seem like there are years ahead to properly plan for the future; however, this is not always true. We believe that the most effective way to position yourself for future success is to begin a three-step process that will help you answer questions about your current ownership, how you picture the rest of your life, and how your decisions can affect the people and things you care about most.

For more information on the three-step process to plan for your future, click here.

Click here to subscribe to HSC STEPS newsletter, and twice monthly you will receive in-depth articles on succession, transition and estate planning. Contact Kyle Wininger at 800.880.7800 ext. 1412 or at kwininger@hsccpa.com.

Harding Shymanski Construction Team Earns #24 National Ranking

CE Top 50 HSC Ranked 24 SocialHarding, Shymanski & Company’s Construction Team is proud to be ranked #24 in the nation in Construction Executive’s Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms.

CE reached out to hundreds of accounting firms in the U.S. who have dedicated construction industry practices to learn more about both their practices and their clients’ biggest concerns.

Overall, the 2019 Ohio Valley Construction Market Outlook Survey respondents reported a mostly positive outlook with workforce issues and increasing competition ranking high on their list of concerns. In addition, the industry faces two accounting changes that could significantly impact their financial performance metrics: revenue recognition and lease accounting.

For more information about our construction industry services, contact Greg Elpers, CPA, CCA or Andrea Strange, CPA.

The Future of Risk: 5 Trends to Watch in 2019

2019 has proven to be an interesting year for many middle market companies from an economic and risk perspective. According to RSM’s 2019 Economic and Risk Outlook webcast, economic growth is decelerating at a projected 2.2% overall, the U.S. labor market is currently on the upswing as job creation through the year is averaging 155,000 per month, and middle market companies are reporting recruitment and the ability to retain skilled employees to be key stressors. Along with these economic challenges, companies also face risks relating to global political tensions, technology threats, and new data privacy demands.

The following are the most prominent risks that middle market companies should evaluate and address for future success:

  • Volatility and global supply chain.
  • Culture and conduct.
  • Cloud risk and compliance.
  • Technology risk transformation.
  • Rise of data privacy regulations.

For more information on how your company can prepare for these risks, click here or contactJohn Rittichier, CPA at 800.880.7800 ext. 8484 or at jrittichier@hsccpa.com.