FLORIDA

CPAmerica, Gainesville, added Paro as a new preferred provider for the association, with member firms getting access to the company's growth platform.

ILLINOIS

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Grant Thornton, Chicago, was recognized by the 2023 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards for some of the firm's skill development programs, earning a Gold award in the Best Program for Upskilling Employees category for its digital badging program and Career Compass skills framework and a silver award in the Best Blended Learning Program category for its manager development program.

Sheryl Falk was hired as an advisory principal in the forensic and legal consulting practice at Crowe, Chicago.


INDIANA

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Lindsey Hurt was hired as a director in the transaction advisory services group, and Stephanie York as a director and Matt Milligan as a manager in the real estate services group at Katz, Sapper & Miller, Indianapolis.

MICHIGAN

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Maner Costerisan, Lansing, was named one of Southeast Michigan's Best Places to Work by Best Companies Group, in partnership with Crain's Detroit Business, ranking No. 23.

NEW JERSEY

The New Jersey Society of CPAs, Roseland, launched its 14th annual food drive to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, with both physical and online donations accepted at various locations throughout the state now through Nov. 16. 

NEW YORK

Gregory Urbanchuk was hired as a consulting principal in the forensic, litigation and valuation services group at Grassi, New York. 

Mazars, New York, elected five new partners and principals: Martin Van De Pol and Ben Doane in consulting; Alexander DeRienzo and Tom Attura in tax; and Sofia Cordero in accounting and advisory. In other firm news, U.S. national tax practice leader Tifphani White-King will serve as the centennial chair of the 2023-24 New York City Go Red for Women movement, which is celebrating 20 years of educating, empowering and inspiring women to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. 

CohnReznick, New York, was named one of Newsweek's 100 Most Loved Workplaces in America for the third consecutive year and was also certified by Great Place to Work for the second consecutive year.

PENNSYLVANIA

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Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz announced it raised $3,000 to benefit the United Way of the Capital Region via its 2023 Cornhole Tournament held Sept. 22 at the firm's Camp Hill office, when 26 teams of 52 total players and 17 spectators participated in the outdoor cornhole event.

TEXAS

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Megan Whitlock
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Megan Whitlock was hired as a tax shareholder, with a focus on partnership taxation, at Schneider Downs, Dallas. 

WASHINGTON, D.C.

George Botic was elected to a term as a board member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board by the Securities and Exchange Commission, succeeding Duane DesParte, whose second term ends Oct. 24. (Read the full story.)
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