Kemp Completes Academy

Posted on February 15th, 2012

The Kentucky Society of CPAs (KyCPA) wrapped up its annual Leadership Academy training program in December. KyCPA members were selected to participate in the program after a nomination process. The program is specifically designed to train future leaders to effectively communicate and execute business strategies. Participants included KyCPA members from diverse professional backgrounds who were required to attend four training sessions.

2011 KyCPA Leadership Academy Participants:

• Robert Abner of Baldwin CPAs, London
• Melissa Chenault, Lexington
• Richard Crowder, Jr. of Alcan Primary Products Corp., Robards
• Michelle Deans of Mountjoy Chilton Medley, Lexington
• Beth Fisher of Jones, Nale & Mattingly, Louisville
• Rebecca Jones of LG&E and KU Energy, Louisville
• Kris Kemp, Partner, of Myriad CPA Group
• Daryn Thompson of Dean Dorton Allen Ford, Louisville
• Connie Van Onselder of United Trust Company, Lexington

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2012 SSA Changes

Posted on February 14th, 2012

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, that the 2012 social security wage base will be $110,100, up from $106,800 where it had been set for the past three years. As in prior years, there is no limit to the wages subject to the Medicare tax; therefore all covered wages are still subject to the 1.45% tax.

February 22, 2012, Congress passed the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. The provisions of this act will include the continuation of the employee social security tax rate of 4.2% for the remainder of 2012. It was set to expire on March 1, 2012. Per the IRS, the reduction in the employees pay will have no future effect on their Social Security benefits.

For more information, contact your Myriad Advisor at 866-827-1577 or inquiries@myriadcpa.com.

 

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Mac Neel Earns CFE Designation

Posted on January 25th, 2012

Malcolm E. “Mac” Neel III CPA, partner at Myriad CPA Group, LLC , has achieved the prestigious designation Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the world’s largest anti-fraud organization and leading provider of anti-fraud training and education. In order to become a CFE, Mac has met a stringent set of criteria and passed a rigorous exam administered by the ACFE.

Mac has successfully met the ACFE’s character, experience, and education requirements for the CFE credential, and has demonstrated knowledge in four areas critical to the fight against fraud: Fraudulent Financial Transactions, Criminology & Ethics, Legal Elements of Fraud and Fraud Investigation. Mac joins the ranks of business and government professionals worldwide who have also earned the CFE certification.

Since 1995, Mac has been a partner at Neel, Crafton & Phillips, LLP, now Myriad CPA Group, LLC, after the recent merger with Richard Campbell CPA, PC and Schwartz CPA Group, LLC. In addition to his recent CFE certification, Mac is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

CFEs have the ability to: Examine data and records to detect and trace fraudulent transactions; interview suspects to obtain information and confessions; write investigation reports, advise clients as to their findings and testify at trial; be well-versed in the law as it relates to fraud and fraud investigations; and understand the underlying factors that motivate individuals to commit fraud. Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE’s) on six continents have investigated more than 1 million suspected cases of civil and criminal fraud.

About the ACFE

The ACFE is the world’s largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education. Together with more than 50,000 members, the ACFE is reducing business fraud world-wide and inspiring public confidence in the integrity and objectivity within the profession. Identified as “the premier financial sleuthing organization” by The Wall Street Journal, the ACFE has captured national and international media attention.

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New Hires at Myriad CPA

Posted on January 1st, 2012

The following are recent staff additions at Myriad CPA Group:

Nicole Murello has recently joined the Myriad CPA Group team in the Henderson office. Nicole  will serve as a staff member in the firm’s Audit Division. She is a 2010 graduate of the University of Southern Indiana with an Accounting major and a Finance minor.

Sheena Purcell has recently joined the Myriad CPA Group team in the Owensboro office.  Sheena serves as an accounting associate in the firm’s Accounting Division. She received an associates degree from Owensboro College of Business now Daymar . She has worked in accounts payable and receivables for the last 14 years and of the last 7  was a Purchasing Agent.

Interested in a career at Myriad CPA Group in Evansville, Henderson or Owensboro?  Contact us at HR@MyriadCPA.com

 

 

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Biometric Time Cards

Posted on December 30th, 2011

Henderson’s City Auditor, Mac Neel of Myriad CPA Group recommends thumb prints or other biometrics to clock in city employees.  Such technology is getting more wide use to prevent fraud in time cards and time sheets that can be easily manipulated by employees.

This is a link to See the article in the December 7, Henderson Gleaner story.

“We want to trust employees, but with difficult economic conditions and other financial pressures, it is best to not to trust and rely on old methods that perpetuate fraudulent time keeping — intentional or not,” said Neel.

Affordable technology takes the guess work out of timekeeping and creates cost savings to those who employ such biometric options.  Myriad CPA offers a wide variety of solutions to benefit your business.  Contact us today at 800- 827-1577 or inquiries@myriadcpa.com

 

 

 

 

 

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 8th, 2011

We want to be your “recipe” for success in 2012!  We have shared some of our favorite holiday recipes and stories so you can get to know us better! Call it our “lighter” side — that is if you don’t make these recipes!  Yes, accounting firms can be fun; yet still very serious about making you successful!   Visit Our Christmas Page for details!  Enjoy!

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Website & E-News Launched

Posted on September 18th, 2011

Myriad CPA Group Launches New Website and  E-Newsletter in October.

The new website is intended to aid clients and prospects with their common accounting questions and needs.   On the website you will find a tax center with capabilities to track your refund, due dates, rates as well as needed forms.  You’ll find resources such as financial calculators of all kinds, a link to our highly secure client portal where items can be shared and stored just for you as well as some recommended books you can order right from our site along with trusted internet reference links to do some of your own research.  Furthermore you can find guide on life events, business strategies and QuickBook tips, including ordering Quickbooks right from our site.

In addition to our website, we will monthly put out an e-newsletter to those clients we have email addresses or those who subscribe on our website.  You will get monthly timely information to help you with your tax planning, business or personal financial strategies.   We will seek input from our clients on information they want to see included.

Please log on today at www.MyriadCPA.com and have a look around.  Bookmark our site and come back often as our information is frequently updated.  And don’t forget to register  your email address so we can send you our monthly newsletter.  It is all one more way that Myriad CPA is putting our client’s needs first.

 

 

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Merger Announced

Posted on July 16th, 2011

Evansville, IN (July 18, 2011) – Three Tri-State Accounting Firms have announced a merger.

Neel Crafton Phillips, LLP (NCP), in Henderson, KY, with a history spanning almost 60 years, Richard Campbell and Company, PC, In Evansville, IN, and Schwartz CPA Group, LLC, of Owensboro, KY, have combined to form Myriad CPA Group, LLC.

“This merger will give our clients broader access to resources in added areas of focus while enhancing the service experience,” said Malcolm E. “Mac” Neel III, CPA & partner.

Each location will retain their current locations and managing responsibilities in each market.  The new partner team is composed of Mac Neel, Kevin Schwartz, Richard Campbell, Brian Crafton and Kris Kemp. The merger will maintain approximately 50 employees in the region.

“Myriad CPA Group will continue to be focused on providing excellent service including meeting critical deadlines and strategic advisement at competitive pricing,” said Kevin Schwartz, CPA & partner.

Richard Campbell, CPA & partner added, “As the tax and accounting rules become more complex, area clients will benefit from our combined years of training, technological advancements and timely financial insight and resources.”

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