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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Warren Averett Announces 2023 New Members
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors is happy to announce that four individuals have been promoted to Members of the firm. We are pleased to recognize their past accomplishments, and we celebrate their future endeavors as they embark on this new chapter of their careers. Below, we have highlighted the new Member in Fort Walton Beach. Jeri Groce, CPA (Audit, Montgomery), provides auditing, attestation and consulting services, specializing in nonprofit, higher education and governmental entities. She also has
Tuesday, January 17, 2023Destin Chamber Presents Special Recognitions & Installs 2023 Board During January Breakfast
During its Jan. 13 Business Before Hours and Annual Membership Meeting at LuLu’s Destin, the Destin Chamber honored some of its most outstanding volunteers and installed its 2023 Chairman and Board of Directors. Before passing the gavel to 2023 Chairman of the Board Jason Belcher of FNBT Bank, 2022 Chairman Jennifer Gutai Comella of Hand Arendall Harrison Sale presented the James D. Neilson, Sr., Chairman’s Award for Volunteer Service and the Paul Woolman Ambassador of the Year Award. These awards are
Thursday, December 15, 2022Branden Crosby has been named as the new leader for Warren Averett’s Retail and Consumer Industry Group
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors’Branden Crosby, CPA, CGMA has been named as the new leader for the firm’s Retail and Consumer Industry Group. The Retail and Consumer Industry Group works with more than 400 retail and consumer clients and has proven industry expertise and customized services to help support the ever-changing market forces and challenges affecting retail and consumer companies. From minimizing taxes and retail tax planning compliance to financial statement audits and cash flow
Wednesday, November 02, 2022Warren Averett's Transaction Advisory Group Continues to grow
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors’ Transaction Advisory Group assists private equity groups, investment bankers and business owners throughout the country as they navigate complex transactions. Recently, six professionals joined the team, positioning the group to better serve clients and adding to their capacity to take on more transactions. Chase Carroll, CPA, is a Manager and an international business strategist based in the Atlanta office. He has a passion for building and validating business cases and
Tuesday, September 13, 2022Warren Averett has been named as a Best Firm to Work For on Accounting Today's 2022 List
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors has been named as the top firm in the large firm category (250+ employees) in Accounting Today’s 2022 Best Firms to Work For list. The Best Firms to Work For distinction identifies and honors the best employers in the accounting profession. To determine the 2022 list, Accounting Today partnered with the Best Companies Group and used their help to rank companies based on the results of anonymous employee surveys and data on the firms’ workplace policies, practices,
Monday, August 29, 2022Destin Chamber Trustees Invite Local First Responders to Free Cookout on September 9
The Destin Chamber Trustee members are celebrating and thanking local first responders with a free cookout on Friday, Sept. 9. They will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs and serving BBQ sliders at Destin Fire Station #9 at 848 Airport Road, in Destin, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. All police officers, firefighters, medical personnel, beach safety, EMS and military are invited. Trustee membership is the highest membership level in the Destin Chamber, and it shows a significant commitment to and investment in the
Wednesday, August 10, 2022FL Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three Board Members to NWFSC's Board of Trustees
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of three members to Northwest Florida State College’s (NWFSC) Board of Trustees. Newly appointed member Jack “Tanner” Peacock of Santa Rosa Beach is a broker associate at Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty. He was appointed as a Walton County Planning Commissioner and is a member of Florida Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. Also new to the Board is Dr. Jon Ward. Dr. Ward is a dermatologist at Dermatology Specialists of
Thursday, June 02, 2022Warren Averett Announces 2022 Destin & Fort Walton Beach Promotions
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors is pleased to announce its annual firm-wide promotions. The firm promoted three individuals in our Destin and Fort Walton Beach offices. •In Fort Walton Beach, Stephen Perkins, CPA, was promoted to Senior Manager in the Tax department. He started at the firm in September of 2014 and focuses his services on the medical, restaurant and real estate industries. Additional promotions included:•Trisha Merrill, HR Manager / Human Resources / Destin•Michael Ortyl, Manager /
Friday, April 29, 2022Discover How To Boost Productivity, Find Your Audience Online, Create Social Media Content & Protect Your Data at BizTech
BizTech is back! Join us on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, for a conference connecting Destin area small business owners and employees with technology-related information, marketing strategies, and the companies they need to get their brand noticed, convert fans into customers, and increase their bottom line. Sessions include the following: Where Should You Place Your Digital Marketing Dollars, Keeping Your Electronic Assets Safe, Identifying the Best Social Media Platform for Your Audience & Message, Creating
Thursday, April 28, 2022Warren Averett Celebrates 50 Years
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors, one of the largest accounting and advisory firms in the Southeast, is celebrating its 50th anniversary during 2022. Team members throughout Warren Averett’s 15 offices are reflecting on the accomplishments of the past and looking forward to growth in the future. To honor 50 years of helping local communities thrive, Warren Averett introduced a ”50 Acts of Service” challenge, where team members will complete 50 community service projects throughout the Southeast this year.
Monday, April 11, 2022Warren Averett Named as a Top 100 Firm, a Top Tax Firm and a Regional Leader by Accounting Today
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors was recently named to three of Accounting Today’s lists for 2022. The firm has been named a Top 100 Firm, a Top Tax Firm and a Regional Leader. These lists are ranked by revenue, and showcase accounting firms that have seen growth and innovation during 2022 while also dealing with different issues and challenges as they navigated the ongoing staffing crunch in the accounting profession. To determine the lists, Accounting Today surveyed approximately 300 tax and accounting
Monday, December 20, 2021Warren Averett Recognized on 2022 Forbes Lists: America’s Best Tax Firms and America’s Best Accounting Firms
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors, one of the Southeast’s largest accounting and consulting firms, is proud to have been listed on two of Forbes’ annual lists: America’s Best Tax Firms and America’s Best Accounting Firms for 2022. The award lists were announced on December 2, 2021. The full article is available on the Forbes website. This is the third year that Forbes has partnered with market research company Statista to create a list of the most highly recommended firms for tax and accounting services in
Wednesday, December 15, 2021Destin Chamber Awards Outstanding Members for 2021
On Dec. 14, Destin Chamber members celebrated the holidays and the Chamber’s most outstanding individuals and businesses, during the Annual Holiday & Awards Party Presented by Fort Walton Beach Medical Center and Twin Cities Hospital. Surrounded by the festive décor of Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village, 2021 Destin Chamber Chairman Jerry Sullivan of Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican and Destin Chamber President & CEO Shane Moody led the awards presentation.For going above and beyond in service to the Destin
Friday, December 03, 2021Warren Averett Announces 2022 New Members in Fort Walton Beach and Destin
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors is pleased to announce that 14 individuals have been promoted to Members of the Firm, effective Jan. 1, 2022. We are proud to recognize their past accomplishments and celebrate their future endeavors as they start this new chapter of their careers. Below, we have highlighted the 2 new Members in Fort Walton Beach and Destin. JONATHAN CHANCEY, CPA (Audit, Montgomery): Jon Chancey, CPA, is the Firm’s regional industry leader for manufacturing and distribution in central and
Monday, October 04, 2021Warren Averett Named as a Top Accounting Firm to Work For in Accounting Today's 2021 List
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors was recently ranked as one of Accounting Today’s 2021 Best Firms to Work For. The Best Firms to Work For distinction is designed to identify and honor the best employers, notably those who have found ways to connect and evolve during the pandemic. Warren Averett ranked third in the large firm category (250+ employees). To determine the list, Accounting Today partnered with Best Companies Group and ranked companies based on the results of anonymous employee surveys, as well
Thursday, September 02, 2021Destin Chamber Trustees Invite Local First Responders to Free Cookout
The Destin Chamber Trustee members are celebrating and thanking local first responders with a free cookout on Friday, Sept. 10. They will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs at Destin Fire Station #9 at 848 Airport Road, in Destin, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. All police officers, firefighters, medical personnel, beach safety, EMS and military are invited.Trustee membership is the highest membership level in the Destin Chamber, and it shows a significant commitment to and investment in the Chamber and in the
Monday, August 30, 2021Warren Averett Ranked Among the Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms by Construction Executive
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors is proud to have been named as one of the Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms by Construction Executive for the second year in a row. Out of the firms that scored high enough to be awarded this designation, the Firm was ranked 23rd by the survey. Warren Averett’s Construction Practice Group is made up of 50 experienced professionals who meet monthly to stay abreast of regulatory changes and tax strategies so that they can best serve the needs of their construction
Monday, August 16, 2021Kevin Bowyer Honored as Destin Chamber’s Business Person of the Month
During the Destin Chamber’s Aug. 13 Business Before Hours Sponsored by Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, Kevin Bowyer of Warren Averett was honored with the Chamber’s Business Person of the Month Award. This award is presented directly from the Chamber’s Board of Directors to a Destin area businessperson showing vision for his or her business and leadership in our community. “One of the amazing things about Kevin is he’s been with the same company his entire professional career,” explained Chamber
Monday, May 24, 2021Warren Averett Announces 2021 Destin & Fort Walton Beach Promotions
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors is pleased to announce our annual Firm-wide promotions. The Firm promoted 9 individuals in our Destin and Fort Walton Beach offices. •In Fort Walton Beach, Joel Bradley, CPA, was promoted to Manager in the Audit department. •In Fort Walton Beach, Paul Davis, CPA, was promoted to Manager in the Audit department. •In Destin, Jonathan Futrell, CPA, was promoted to Principal in the Tax department. Additional promotions included: •Amy Mills, Supervisor / Accounting Services /
Monday, May 10, 2021Dabsey Maxwell and J.E.P. Buchanan Named Top Tigers by Auburn University
Progress Bank Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operations Officer Dabsey Maxwell and Chief Credit Officer/Senior Lender J.E.P. Buchanan have been named 2021 Top Tigers by the Auburn University Harbert College of Business. The Top Tigers program celebrates entrepreneurial success by recognizing the fastest-growing companies founded, owned or led by Auburn University alumni. Other requirements include being in business for more than four years, exceeding $500,000 in revenue, and operating in a manner consistent
Friday, May 07, 202115 Graduate from Chamber’s Community Education & Leadership Program, Total Number of Graduates Reaches 200
On May 4, the Destin Chamber celebrated the graduation of 15 business professionals from its 13th Destin Forward class. During the event, the prestigious Destin Forward Leadership Award, chosen by class vote, was presented to Cassy DeJulio, Destin Chamber. Destin Forward, a community education and leadership program, was created to help find and educate future city and business leaders. After a retreat in August, the class spent the next eight months touring and learning about Destin’s waterways,
Monday, October 05, 2020Green Earth Southeast Claims Top Spot at Destin Chamber’s Golf Tournament
Twenty-seven golf teams teed off in the Destin Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Golf Tournament Sponsored by Renasant Bank on Oct. 1, at Emerald Bay Golf Course. Green Earth Southeast took home top prize, followed by CPC Office Technologies and Warren Averett. Drew Armacost of Affordable Home Insurance and Matthew Howard of 360 Blue won the Longest Drive prizes. Kevin Bowyer of Warren Averett, Jeremy Sprenkle of 360 Blue and Erik Thompson of Five Channels won the Closest to the Pin prizes. The
Monday, October 05, 2020Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Announces the New 2020 – 2021 Governing Board of Directors
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida (BBBSNWFL) is honored to announce its 2020-2021 Governing Board of Directors. A compassionate and dedicated group of individuals, the BBBSNWFL Governing Board is willing to do whatever it takes to help make a positive impact on the lives of children throughout Northwest Florida. Introducing the Executive Leadership Committee: Chair, Brian Williams, Kool Karts; Vice Chair, Melissa Keener, Keener Jones Insurance; Secretary, Jennifer McFarren, Navy Federal Credit
Wednesday, July 22, 2020Kevin Bowyer Earns CDPSE Certification
Warren Averett, LLC is pleased to announce that Kevin Bowyer, the Firm’s Destin Office Managing Member, recently earned the Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) certification. The CDPSE certification is the first experience-based, technical certification of its kind. CDPSE assesses a technology professional’s ability to implement privacy by design to enable organizations to enhance privacy technology platforms and products that provide benefits to consumers, build trust and advance data
Tuesday, July 07, 2020Warren Averett Technology Group Named to Bob Scott’s Top 100 Value-Added Resellers (VAR) For 2020
Warren Averett Technology Group has been selected as a member of the Bob Scott’s Value-Added Reseller (VAR) Stars for 2020, a group of 100 organizations honored for their accomplishments in the field of midmarket financial software. This is the third year in a row that Warren Averett Technology Group has received this recognition. Members of the VAR Stars were selected based on factors such growth, industry leadership and recognition and innovation. Selection is not based on revenue and those firms chosen
Wednesday, May 08, 201919 Graduate from Destin Forward Community Education & Leadership Program
Destin, Fla., May 8 – On May 7, the Destin Chamber celebrated the graduation of 19 business professionals from its 11th Destin Forward class. During the event, the prestigious Destin Forward Leadership Award, chosen by class vote, was presented to Brooke Zannis of Destin Commons. She is seen below (center) with Chamber Chairman Julie Cotton of Northwest Florida State College and Chamber President and CEO Shane A. Moody, CCE, FCCP. Destin Forward, a community education and leadership program, was created
