With 250 non-profit clients, it is not surprising that giving back to the community is part of a firm-wide mindset at Peterson Sullivan PLLC in Seattle. The philosophy comes from the top with much of the firm's work for the Puget Sound non-profit world being performed at very competitive or significantly reduced rates. The firm encourages employees to volunteer their time, whether they are serving on a board of directors or serving food at Guest Chef Night for Farestart, an innovative job training and placement program for homeless and disadvantaged individuals.

ERE LLP, a full-service public accounting firm with offices in Manhattan and Westchester, announced that Goldman and Company has combined their practice with ERE, effective June 1. With this merger, two attorneys joined ERE as principals: Lewis A. Goldman and Melissa Goldman. Their experience as lawyers brings a new dimension to ERE’s International Tax and Private Client Services group, led by Jack Brister, which serves high net-worth clients with complex foreign trust and estate issues. Lewis has worked for over 40 years as a tax attorney, CPA, and a business consultant.

MFA - Moody, Famiglietti & Andronico, Tewksbury - MA-based CPA and consulting firm, has announced the launch of its blog, MFA's Business Insights.Contributors to MFA's Business Insights will invite discussion and commentary as they explore topics of note to the CPA and consulting world and its clients, including the use of technology, globalization, valuation, and specific developments in corporate accounting.

The local CPA and wealth management advisory firm of Beall Barclay & Company, PLC has announced the promotion of Amber M. Brady, CPA to in-charge accountant. "Over the past several years, we have watched Amber grow into a true leader," says Randy Philpot, CPA and Managing Partner of Beall Barclay & Company. "I am confident in her abilities and look forward to seeing her future successes within the firm."Brady joined Beall Barclay in 2004 as a staff accountant.

The Atlanta office of public accounting firm Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC, one of the Southeast's 'Top Four' accounting and business consulting firms and a top 40 firm nationally, has announced the promotion of Evan Bohannon to audit senior at the firm.In his new role, Bohannon will work on CRI's growing audit practice, serving both private and publicly traded companies. His experience includes audits of not-for-profit organizations, community banks and closely-held businesses, and conducting employee benefit plan audits.

When CFOs Debate, a new book released by Deloitte, is designed to help chief financial officers as they think through some of the most pressing issues they face and see all sides of the argument when it comes to critical business decisions. Issues covered in the book include: automating financial systems, providing earnings guidance, offshoring, investing in going "green," adopting International Financial Reporting Standards, and attracting and retaining the best talent.

James E. Nyquist, CPA, Principal of the Lansing, MI-based CPA and business advisory firm of Maner, Costerisan & Ellis, P.C. (MC&E), was recently named treasurer of the YMCA of Lansing."It is an honor to be part of an organization that provides such great support and benefit to the Lansing community," says Nyquist. "I am committed to help carry out the mission of the YMCA of Lansing and will use this opportunity to grow on both a personal and professional level."As treasurer, Nyquist is responsible for overseeing the YMCA of Lansing's financial records, and its budget.

The Fort Smith, AR-based CPA and wealth management advisory firm of Beall Barclay & Company, PLC recently announced the promotions of Christopher L. Cluck, CPA, Andrea L. Parker, CPA, and Christal D. McDonald, to the position of In-Charge Accountant.

With 28 employees, Kirschner & Associates, P.C., in the Atlanta area might seem small, which makes the impact they are having on their community and the world beyond even more remarkable.This summer, ten employees, five spouses, and one client embarked on a mission trip to Jamaica. Continuing a worldwide theme, the firm sponsors a little girl named Ana, who lives in Peru. The sponsorship, which started a year ago, is made possible through the Compassion Organization.