Grant Thornton names new CFO; CTCPA installs board of directors; and more news from across the profession.
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Published June 6, 2025 11:35 AM
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Updated June 6, 2025 11:52 AM
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ARIZONA
The Association for Accounting Marketing Hall of Fame celebrated the 35th anniversary of the annual AAM Summit in Phoenix May 12-14.
CALIFORNIA
CANADA
CPA Canada and FP Canada, Toronto, signed a new memorandum of understanding to enhance collaboration between the accounting and financial planning professions, offering professional accountants who are part of CPA Canada opportunities to enhance their credentials, along with improved access to FP Canada courses and conferences.
CONNECTICUT
ILLINOIS
Rick Surett was named the new chief financial officer at Grant Thornton, Chicago, succeeding Muhammad Bhayat, who is retiring after more than 20 years at the firm.
BDO USA, Chicago, was named a 2025 honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light, recognizing the most community-minded companies in the United States based on an annual survey.
BDO USA, Chicago, was named a 2025 honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light, recognizing the most community-minded companies in the United States based on an annual survey.
MICHIGAN
Kristy Short, author and former partner at Rootworks, announced today the release of her new book, "Civil Warrior," about anxiety, depression and burnout in today's workplace.
MINNESOTA
Forvis Mazars opened a new office in Minneapolis, to be spearheaded by audit director Tyler Aldridge.
MISSOURI
Tony Spratte was named the next managing partner of the St. Louis and Decatur, Illinois, practice unit at Forvis Mazars.
NEW JERSEY
RRBB opened a new office at 2107 Route 34 in Wall, New Jersey, the firm's seventh office.
Henry Mercer was named chief investment officer at Withum Wealth Management, Red Bank.
NEW YORK
Ernst & Young, New York, launched a new practice, EY Studio+, designed to deliver customer experience, product and service innovation, and marketing, sales and service transformation for clients.
TEXAS
Brown Graham, Amarillo, is marking its 70th anniversary this year.
UTAH
Tanner, Salt Lake City, launched Tanner Vanguard, a new internal leadership academy designed to empower firm staff with the skills, mindset and confidence to lead.
VIRGINIA
Brown Edwards, Roanoke, admitted as partners: Lisa Reecher in process operations, and Brittany Quinn and Danielle Nikolaisen.
Forvis Mazars appointed: Amy Smith as chief talent officer; Tim York and Fran Russell to the U.S. governing board; John Kmetz and Rob Pruitt to vice chairs of the global network board; and four new national sector leaders: Aprille Bell in infrastructure; Lindsay Conley in consumer and logistics; Jason Myers in real estate; and Bryan Wright in manufacturing.
