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WILLOUGHBY: Greg Markow works to better serve GranthamPoole

Martin Willoughby — Fri, 03 May 2013 22:00:27 +0000

The ancient Greeks had a temple with the words “Know Thyself” inscribed in the forecourt. Thales, another ancient Greek philosopher, wisely noted, “The most difficult thing in life is to know yourself.” In my study of leadership, I have found that great leaders understand who they are and where they are going. Unfortunately, as human [...]

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Deans report brisk demand for new accounting grads

Becky Gillette — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 06:01:04 +0000

If you are looking for evidence that the economy is improving, then the job market for new accounting graduates in Mississippi might be a good indicator. Deans of accounting at the state’s top three universities say that the job market for accounting graduates has improved—indicating that businesses that use accounting services are recovering from the [...]

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In the middle of long lineage of CPAs

Becky Gillette — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 06:00:13 +0000

Despite good salaries and job prospects in the field, sometimes college students are less than keen about going into the field of accounting. It might not be seen as exciting as some other career choices. But Mississippi State University accounting director Dr. Jim Scheiner sees it differently. “My father was a CPA and I saw [...]

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Clock ticking on year-end tax incentives and planning

Wally Northway — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 06:00:21 +0000

The clock is ticking on a number of year-end tax incentives and breaks. Before companies start singing “Auld Lang Syne,” experts say they better have taken advantage of ways to reduce their tax liability through incentives and asset assessments if they want the new year to be a happy one. “It’s not too late, but [...]

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HORNE LLP promotes 16 workers

MBJ Staff — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 06:00:10 +0000

HORNE LLP recently promoted Debbie McClelland, CPA, to manager. McClelland is employed in HORNE’s specialty accounting division. In the community, McClelland is a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and Coast Young Professionals. She received a bachelor of science degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting from the University of Southern [...]

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BKD promotes two, adds three

MBJ Newswires — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:44:56 +0000

BKD, LLP, has promoted two members of its staff, and has seen three staff members earn CPA certification. Eleanor James, CPA, was promoted to senior. James earned both a bachelor a master of accountancy from the University of Mississippi, and she is a member of both the MSCPA and AICPA. Daniel Scarbrough, CPA, has been [...]

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GranthamPoole forms new specialized team

MBJ Newswires — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:35:30 +0000

JACKSON — The CPA firm GranthamPoole has created a specialized team of financial advisors to serve the accounting needs of not-for-profit organizations, including governmental entities, 501(c)3 charities and school districts. The Non-Profit Team consists of eight tax professionals with a combined 90 years of professional experience working with a wide range of non-profit entities. Led [...]

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