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November 30, 2022

Susan Colladay Joins GRF CPAs & Advisors as New Audit Partner

Press Release – GRF CPAs & Advisors (GRF), an Inside Public Accounting (IPA) Top 125 Public Accounting Firm and Accounting Today Regional Leader, is pleased to announce that Susan Colladay, CPA has joined the firm as a partner in the audit services practice. With 30 years working in the nonprofit industry and 25 years in public accounting, Ms. Colladay is a welcome addition to GRF’s deep bench of nonprofit expertise.

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November 14, 2022

Patty Kautz Joins GRF as Executive Vice President

Press Release – November 15, 2022, Bethesda, MD GRF CPAs & Advisors (GRF), an Inside Public Accounting (IPA) Top 125 Public Accounting Firm and Accounting Today Regional Leader, is pleased to announce that Patty Kautz, CPA has joined the firm as Executive Vice President. Bringing nearly 35 years of leadership experience in operations, finance, governance, and…

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November 14, 2022

GRF Announces Recipients of Inaugural Diversity Matters Scholarship

GRF CPAs & Advisors (GRF) is pleased to announce the 2022 recipients of the GRF Diversity Matters Scholarship. The scholarship was established this year to encourage more people of color to enter the accounting profession. The program provides financial assistance to sophomore, junior, and senior students enrolled in an accredited accounting program. “Diverse representation in…

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November 11, 2022

GRF CPAs & Advisors Marks International Fraud Awareness Week

Annual event takes place Nov. 13 – 19, 2022 worldwide GRF is an official supporter of International Fraud Awareness Week, November 13-19, 2022, to promote anti-fraud awareness and education. During Fraud Week, official supporters will engage in various activities to raise awareness. GRF is hosting a free online webinar, “Enhance Fraud Mitigation Through Internal Audits,”…

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September 21, 2022

Melissa Musser Discusses Deaf Culture with Goodyear During National Disability Awareness Month

GRF’s Partner and Director of Risk & Advisory Services, Melissa Musser, CPA, CITP, CISA, will be speaking at Goodyear in October in recognition of National Disability Awareness month.

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August 2, 2022

GRF Advances in IPA’s 2022 Ranking of Top U.S. Accounting Firms

For the tenth consecutive year, GRF CPAs & Advisors (GRF) was honored among high-performing firms by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA). The IPA 500 ranks the top US-based accounting firms annually based on participating firms’ net revenues. Ranking data is captured through IPA’s annual practice management survey which boasts a 92% return rate of participating firms….

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July 1, 2022

Trevor Williams Discusses Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with CPAmerica

Mr. Williams notes that GRF’s formal DEI initiative set the groundwork for improved employee performance, lower turnover, greater profitability, and increased job satisfaction.

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June 27, 2022

Tricia Katebini Recognized by MACPA with the 2022 Max Teichmann Award

GRF CPAs & Advisors (GRF) is pleased to announce that Tricia Katebini, CPA, MBA, Partner, is the 2022 recipient of the Maryland Association of CPAs (MACPA) Max Teichmann Award. She was recognized for her commitment to mentoring young CPAs as well as her enthusiasm for the accounting profession.

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June 6, 2022

Jim Norton a Featured Speaker at 2022 Sage Partner Summit

GRF’s Jim Norton, principal and director of the firm’s Accounting Technology Solutions services, has been invited to speak on several topics at this year’s Sage Partner Summit. This signature event is held every year for Sage’s valued reseller partners to help them can gain insight into Sage’s products and marketing strategies. Mr. Norton will be…

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June 1, 2022

Amy Boland Becomes Director of Audit at GRF CPAs & Advisors

Audit Partner, Amy Boland, CPA has been named the new Director of Audit at GRF CPAs & Advisors (GRF). Effective June 1, 2022, Ms. Boland succeeds Terri M. McKnight who has led the audit department at GRF since 2022.

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