Career moves

CALIFORNIA

Kathryn Geneau has been promoted to vice president in the Assurance Services Group of California firm Perry-Smith LLP.

Kathy Lai, CPA, has joined the partnership at Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP.

Steve Rader, CPA, has joined Top 100 Firm Eide Bailly LLP as a partner in the health care consulting practice.

Big Four firm Deloitte has strengthened its capital projects consulting unit, appointing veteran Michael Hostettler as a director within its Financial Advisory Services arm.

Hefgine G. Fils-Aime, a recent graduate of the University of South Florida, was given the Beta Alpha Psi Medal of Inspiration Award at the organization's annual meeting in Denver.

CALIFORNIA

ALABAMA

Michael Mundaca, who recently stepped down as Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Treasury Department, has rejoined his old firm, Ernst & Young.

Tim Zechman, CPA, has joined national accounting firm Grant Thornton LLP as a partner in the Audit Services Group in the St. Louis office.

Accounting Transition Advisors, a consultancy specializing in accounting firm M&A and succession planning, has brought high-profile consultant Chris Frederiksen aboard as its West Coast partner.

Oklahoma City CPA Carlos E. Johnson recently received the American Institute of CPAs' Special Recognition Award, which is given to individuals who contribute to the success of a particular professional initiative.

Mandy Szabo joins Houston firm from MaloneBailey

Paul L. Peterson has been named managing partner of leading New Jersey/New York firm Wiss & Co. LLP, succeeding Jeff Campo.

NEW YORK

CALIFORNIA

Monika P. Miles, CPA, has been elected president of the American Society of Women Accountants for 2011-2012

IMGCAP(1)]Leading regional firm CCR LLP has named Bill Tarzia, CPA, and Len Pepe, CPA, office managing partners of the firm's Westborough and Boston offices, respectively.

Kimberly Tan Majure has joined the Washington National Tax Practice of KPMG LLP as a principal in the International Corporate Services Group.

ILLINOIS