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summar-cogar

September 11, 2013 

Behind the Numbers: Summer Cogar

Summer works at R.G. Barry Brands as Corporate Controller. She leads cross-functional teams in various complex due diligence and integration activities related to potential acquisitions. She was born and raised in Ohio and lives there with her husband and two children.

Taija Sparkman

Byron-Patrick

September 4, 2013 

Behind the Numbers: Byron Patrick

Byron runs the day-to-day operations of Simplified Innovations Inc (SII), which means he does everything from assisting clients with technical issues to marketing and sales functions. When he’s not working, he’s spending time with his two daughters. Bryon was also recently appointed Chair of the MACPA in July.

Taija Sparkman

Christie-Blaylock

August 28, 2013 

Behind the Numbers: Christie Blaylock

During the day, Christie performs CFO services for multiple clients who use Deltek GCS or QuickBooks and prepares incurred cost submissions and forward pricing budgets, compilations and quarterly payrolls. When she’s not in the office, she likes to stay moving – it keeps her calm.

Taija Sparkman

 Laughing All the Way to the Bank

August 28, 2013 

Laughing All the Way to the Bank

From the Bleeding Edge Blog. Here’s a memo to my friends in the financial services industry: I could care less what my credit score is. I don’t lay awake sweating over whether I will be approved for a loan. I don’t worry about how expensive a car I can buy on credit. I don’t even...…

Dave McClure

Robert-Mayer

August 21, 2013 

Behind the Numbers: Robert O. Mayer

Robert is managing partner at MayerMeinberg, where his son manages the firm’s NYC office and his daughter manages the lifestyle management practice. Robert serves on the Corporate Committee of the Nassau County Museum of Art, the Hofstra Business School Advisory Board and U.S. Trust Advisory Board. He is a huge advocate of giving back to…

Taija Sparkman

 Tax Fraud by the Numbers

August 14, 2013 

Tax Fraud by the Numbers

The Internal Revenue Service, in conjunction with the US Department of Justice, has ramped up its efforts to identify – and publicly bring charges against – tax preparers who actively engage in the filing of fraudulent returns.

Dave McClure

Jeannette-Marchant

August 14, 2013 

Behind the Numbers: Jeannette Marchant

Jeannette is constantly on the move. At her day job, Jeannette reviews tax returns, prepares certain specialized returns, researches tax issues and assists clients with tax planning and IRS examinations. When she packs up for the day, she’s off to a dance class or training for a race.

Taija Sparkman

bth

August 8, 2013 

Behind the Numbers

In our new blog series, “Behind the Numbers,” I will talk to various individuals in the profession and shine a little light on what they are like when they sign out of the accounting cloud.

Taija Sparkman