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Integra International Announces Glickman Award Recipient

August 1, 2017

Vancouver, BC (August 1, 2017) – Integra International is pleased to announce Doug White as the recipient of the 2017 Richard Glickman Visionary Award. Doug White is Shareholder and Managing Director at Glass Jacobson Financial Group in the Washington DC Region. The presentation took place at Integra’s Regional Conference in Philadelphia, PA, USA. As Integra continues its worldwide expansion, we remember Richard Glickman as the Founding President of Integra International’s North America Group. He wisely urged us to “expand our horizons” and “create new paradigms”.

As the current Global Chair, Doug White has provided exemplary leadership, guiding our organization through many challenges and changes. A long time member of Integra, Doug has shown devotion to the Accounting Profession and demonstrated tireless commitment to serve our members.… Read More

Integra International Regional Chapter Appoints New Board President and Elects Three New Board Members

June 6, 2017

Vancouver, BC (June 1, 2017) – Integra International is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Hunter as the Board President for the AAANZ Regional Chapter (North and South America, Asia, Australia and New Zeland) and the election of three new members to the AAANZ Board of Directors.  Brian Hunter, CPA is Partner at Fenner Melstrom & Dooling, PLC in Detroit, MI, and will serve a two year term as Board President.

The election took place in May at Integra’s Regional Conference in Philadelphia, PA, USA.  New board members include Les Adler, CPA, Partner at Kabat, Schertzer, De La Torre, Taraboulos & Co. in Miami, FL, Gerard Esposito, CPA, Partner at Leaf Saltzman in New York City and Mark Fiato, CPA, CVA, Principal at Caras and Shulman, PC in Boston, MA.… Read More

Integra Member in Dallas Contributes a Case Study to a New Book

May 16, 2017

DALLAS, Texas, March 13, 2017 – The book, Your Company Culture Ecosystem, by Kristin Robertson, includes Salmon Sims Thomas Accountants & Consultants approach to establishing and sustaining company culture. Bill Sims, CEO and partner, says, “We are delighted to be included in Kristin’s book about embedding core values into operational practice. A time of transition for our firm turned into a time of growth when Kristin helped us recognize and build on the values that were important to our management team.”

Kristin Robertson’s work with Salmon Sims Thomas is a case study example in her book. She is a consultant, speaker, certified business coach and group facilitator who collaborates with companies to identify strengths based on employee feedback, company history, and goals for the future. … Read More

Integra International Announces New Firm in Lausanne, Switzerland

April 27, 2017

Integra International is very pleased to announce that a new member in Lausanne, Switzerland has been admitted. Upon their own request they will officially join Integra International on June 1st, 2017, but if you need assistance in Switzerland, you can contact them any time.

INTERMANDAT is a full service firm with 3 partners and 17 staff.  The main contact person is Mr. Nicolas Perrigault who can be contacted at [email protected]

For more information about the firm, please visit their website at www.intermandat.ch

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Salmon Sims Thomas Accountants & Consultants Completes Series “Metrics That Drive Sustainability”

April 25, 2017

DALLAS, Texas, April 7, 2017 – Salmon Sims Thomas Accountants & Consultants is pleased to announce the completion of the four-part series of e-books, “Metrics That Drive Sustainability.” The series is available for free as a download on the Church Executive Website.

Rebecca DaVee, a partner at Salmon Sims Thomas says, “We work with churches of all sizes and so many of them don’t understand how metrics (or KPIs – Key Performance Indicators) define operating, financing and investing activities.  Understanding how these metrics are defined and function allow leaders the ability to properly protect current resources and strategically plan for future growth and ministry expansion.”

Each e-book focuses on a specific aspect of critical importance to church administrators. The first is, “What gets measured and managed, examining the value of church metrics.”… Read More

Integra Firm in Germany Rated as the Top Tax Advisor

April 15, 2017

For the second time Germany’s leading business daily Handelsblatt declares in March 2017 German tax advisors and auditors Wagemann + Partner with offices in Berlin, Hamburg and Dusseldorf is a first-rate tax firm in the field of international taxation. Additionally they confirmed that the practice is not only one of the top-ten consulting firms in Berlin, it’s also scored under the top-ten tax consultants German wide for the medical business and private persons.

In the first step of the performance check 7,000 tax advisors from all over Germany were invited to be a member of the study. 1,400 from them finally took part in an online survey. The survey had two sections: in the first one the participants were questioned about general practices in their companies, the second half tested the competency in the fields of the different specializations of the firms.… Read More

Integra Member in Phoenix Named the Number 1 Accounting Firm

April 7, 2017

Mesa, AZ –Lohman Company, PLLC is pleased to announce they have been named the number one accounting firm in Ranking Arizona’s The Best of Arizona Business 2017 Accounting Firms with 6 to 33 CPAs. Locally owned and operated since its establishment in 2000, Lohman Company provides unmatched accounting and business advisory services to Arizona and the greater Maricopa County area.

“We are honored to be recognized by Ranking Arizona for the impact we are making throughout the state,” said Jay Lohman, CPA, CGMA, and president of the firm. “This is our 10th year appearing on the top 10 list, but the first time that we’ve achieved the highest ranking. We are very proud of this accomplishment!”

Lohman Company was founded in 2000 by Lohman, who brought with him over 30 years of experience in the accounting industry.… Read More

Integra Member in Providence, RI Publishes an Article on Cyberattacks

March 27, 2017
‘You need to be prepared for a breach’

No one is immune: Anybody can be a victim of a cyberattack. Some of the top security companies in the world have been breached. It just shows that you have to be humble, you have to be prepared, and you can never get overconfident.

Understand your data: Probably the most difficult thing in cybersecurity for most businesses is around data management, truly identifying your data, knowing where it resides, and understanding the state of your data throughout its life cycle from cradle to grave. It’s essential to understand your own data and its location internally and with respect to your customer and vendor relationships, so that if there is a breach, you can understand what systems and parties may be impacted.… Read More

Integra Firm named to Phoenix Business Journal’s Top 25 Accounting Firms List

March 27, 2017

Mesa, AZ – The locally owned accounting and business advisory firm of Lohman Company, PLLC is pleased to announce its 14th consecutive year being named to Phoenix Business Journal’s Top 25 Accounting Firms list. Established in 2000, Lohman Company has served individuals and businesses in Mesa and the Greater Phoenix region for 17 years.

“It’s thrilling to be recognized once again by the Phoenix Business Journal,” said Jay Lohman, CPA and president of the firm. “While we work hard to focus on our clients’ needs, being named to this list for so many years reinforces that our dedication to accurate, high quality service has made an impact on the people we serve.”

The firm’s partners are active in various associations and are committed to giving back to the Mesa and Greater Phoenix communities.… Read More