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Relocating and Expanding – Rodman & Rodman CPAs move to Waltham

Rodman & Rodman CPAs, a full service tax and accounting firm catering to small and medium-sized companies throughout the greater Boston area, has relocated from Newton to University Office Park, 51 Sawyer Road, Suite 610 in Waltham, MA 02453.

Rodman CPAs’ telephone and fax numbers will remain the same.

After more than two decades at 3 Newton Executive Park in Newton, Rodman CPAs transitioned to their new Waltham office on August 27, 2015. The move, which was prompted by growth, will better accommodate additional staff over the long-term as well as enhance on-site educational and networking capabilities. The new office is 8,500 s.f., which nearly doubles the firm’s space. This will allow for hosting of QuickBooks Workshops, Round Table Groups and other events.

The firm will continue to provide expert tax advisory, accounting, and business strategy services to a diverse array of clients in a wide variety of industries, including renewable energy. Rodman CPAs serve as true business partners helping clients perform and succeed with innovative and cost-effective solutions during each stage of the business lifecycle.

Steve Rodman, CPA, MST, president, announced that the firm will also unveil a new logo and website over the next several months.

“We are excited about our new Waltham office which will better accommodate expansion over the long term, and we are looking to add a few of the best and brightest to meet the increasing needs of clients. As an active community member, we will continue to build and strengthen our outreach efforts in a number of ways,” said Rodman.

About Rodman & Rodman CPAs

Founded in 1961, Rodman & Rodman CPAs provides accounting, tax and business services to small and medium-sized companies throughout New England and beyond. The team specializes in improving business performance, business processes, operations, information technology, finance, and change navigation. Rodman CPAs provides companies with a sustainable financial roadmap through expert partnership/corporate structuring for optimal tax benefit; grant qualification assistance and auditing; ongoing advisory services for federal, state and local tax incentives; and strategic financial planning and management.

The firm has a specialized renewable energy and clean technology accounting and tax services practice, known as the “Green Team” which serves renewable energy clients throughout the U.S. The company is Green Business Certified. For more information, email info@rodmancpa.com, visit their website at www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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Rodman & Rodman CPAs Take Part in American Biogas Council’s DC Fly-In

Kathy Parker, CPA, MST, Partner and Elysha Sturm, Staff Accountant at Rodman & Rodman CPAs represented Massachusetts at American Biogas Council’s (ABC) DC Fly-In held July 20-23, 2015 in Washington D.C. Rodman CPAs is a full service tax and accounting firm specializing in green energy and clean technology.

Rodman CPAs are members of ABC, which promotes the Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Industry. The Rodman team was among 24 ABC members from 11 states to attend meetings in the House and Senate on Capitol Hill, and a special Biogas Stakeholder Forum hosted by the USDA and EPA.

According to Parker, “One of the ABC’s primary goals is to ensure that renewable energy receives the same favorable treatment under federal and state laws as does fossil energy, and that all forms of renewable energy are treated equally on a comparative basis.”

Parker and Sturm had an opportunity to provide feedback on the next steps that USDA, EPA and DOE plan to take to support biogas project deployment. The Rodman team met with key staff of the offices of Senator Jerry Moran, Senator Maria Cantwell, Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Ed Markey, Congressman Mike Thompson and Jim Lyons, Tax Counsel -Senate Finance Committee Majority Staff and urged their support for Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which provides a demand and a marketplace for biogas.

The Rodman team also urged support of the extension of renewable electricity tax credits, as the Production Tax Credit (PTC) and the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) are essential in helping to drive investment in renewable energy. Additionally, they urged support of continued discretionary funding for Farm Bill programs (including include REAP, the Renewable Energy for America Program) and to maintain the mandatory funding levels passed in the Farm Bill.

“There was a Bill on the table that was presented to congress by the finance committee which would extend ITC/PTC for two years.  It was exciting to hear about it first hand, as typically extenders do not happen until the end of the year,” noted Parker. “Unfortunately, ITC/PTC was not extended at this time.”

Parker continued, “The purpose of the DC Fly-In was to continue the ongoing awareness of the need for anaerobic digester and the importance they bring to the renewable sector. It is imperative for these projects to continue to receive tax credits. Our goal at the DC Fly-In was to work with congress on tax extenders and other funding opportunities for the projects.”

About the ABC

The ABC’s mission is to create jobs, environmental sustainability, and energy independence by growing the U.S. biogas industry. The ABC represents over 200 organizations across the renewable energy, agriculture, waste and wastewater management, and transportation industries, including facility owners/operators, manufactures of tanks, engines, and other equipment, engineering organizations and institutions, utilities, financiers and lenders, and local and regional governments.

For more information, visit http://www.americanbiogascouncil.org.

About Rodman & Rodman CPAs

Founded in 1961 and listed in the Boston Business Journal’s “Top 50 Firms”, Rodman & Rodman CPAs provides accounting, tax and business services to small and medium-sized companies. Rodman CPAs’ “Green Team” is a specialized green energy and clean technology accounting and tax services practice within Rodman CPAs that serves renewable energy clients throughout the U.S.  The company is Green Business Certified. For more information, email info@rodmancpa.com, visit their website at http://www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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Rodman & Rodman CPAs Pitch In for Camp Clark

The Rodman Team proudly displays a "Thank You" sign created by Camp Clark youth.
The Rodman Team proudly displays a “Thank You” sign created by Camp Clark youth.

Summer campers are enjoying the great outdoors at Camp Clark in Plymouth, MA thanks in part to the efforts of Rodman & Rodman P.C., a full service tax and accounting firm based in Newton, MA.

Rodman & Rodman has been a long-time supporter of Camp Clark, an Old Colony YMCA sponsored recreation camp for children. Prior to the start of the 2015 camp season, Rodman & Rodman’s team of 18 spent a full day landscaping Camp Clark to ready it for more than 400 youth campers who attend each week. The team cleaned up the beach and spread 80 yards of wood chips, 10 yards of mulch and plenty of sand.

“The Rodman team volunteered more than 100 hours preparing Camp Clark for our busy summer camp, which runs from 7 am to 6 pm daily. They took on projects that would have taken us longer than two weeks to complete,” said Derek Paiva, Executive Director of Old Colony YMCA. “The Y was founded on volunteerism and the Rodman team sets a great example. We truly appreciate their hard work which has contributed to the overall success of our camp.”

“Camp Clark has a strong tradition of helping to build brighter futures by encouraging campers to discover their potential,” said Steve Rodman, president of Rodman & Rodman, P.C. “We are delighted to continually support this very special organization.”

About Old Colony YMCA

Serving thousands of individuals and families in 31 communities in Southeastern Massachusetts, Old Colony YMCA has provided programs, camps and services designed to help people of all ages and abilities build healthy spirits, minds, and bodies. For more information, visit the website atwww.oldcolonyymca.org.

About Rodman & Rodman P.C.

Founded in 1961 and listed in the Boston Business Journal’s “Top 50 Firms”, Rodman & Rodman, P.C. provides accounting, tax and business services to small and medium-sized companies. The Rodman & Rodman “Green Team” is a specialized green energy and clean technology accounting and tax services practice within Rodman & Rodman, P.C. that serves renewable energy clients throughout the U.S.  The company is Green Business Certified. For more information, email info@rodmancpa.com, visit their website at www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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Rodman & Rodman Kicks Off New LinkedIn® Group to Aid Cleantech Entrepreneurs with Energy Accounting

Rodman & Rodman CPAs “Green Team” has announced that it has started a new LinkedIn® Group, entitled “Green Energy Accounting & Tax Strategies.”

The new LinkedIn group is intended to provide small to midsize renewable energy and cleantech (e.g. solar, wind, biogas, biomass, geothermal, energy efficiency) companies and entrepreneurs with a networking forum for discussions and guidance on relevant tax issues, best accounting practices, QuickBooks and other accounting software tips, and company/partnership financial structuring to optimize success and achieve financial goals.

“The survival of many green energy and cleantech companies can depend on understanding new and proposed energy tax laws, subsidies and grants,” said Steve Rodman, president of CPA firm Rodman & Rodman, P.C. “A green energy company has to be structured properly to take advantage of the optimal allocations of income and deductions. Even something as simple as setting up an entity’s accounting systems can be crucial to qualify for financing or for investment tax credits against future income.”

The Rodman & Rodman “Green Team” is a specialty accounting practice dedicated to providing alternative energy producers, and other businesses that pursue energy efficiency initiatives, with expert counsel and services in green energy tax accounting and business strategy. The team consists of experienced CPAs who are domain experts in alternative energy accounting and finances.

“We invite green energy and cleantech stakeholders to join the group and participate in productive discussions that will contribute to the success this growing industry,” said Rodman.

About Rodman & Rodman P.C.

Founded in 1961 and listed in the Boston Business Journal’s “Top 50 Firms,” Rodman & Rodman, P.C. provides accounting, tax and business services to small and medium-sized companies. The Rodman & Rodman “Green Team” is a specialized green energy and clean technology accounting and tax services practice within Rodman & Rodman, P.C. that serves “green” clients throughout the U.S. The company is Green Business Certified and has been named by “Accounting Today” as one of the “Best Accounting Firms to Work For” in 2010, 2011, and 2012. For more information, email info@rodmancpa.com, visit their website at www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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Rodman & Rodman Recognized as the “Go To” Alternative Energy CPA Practice by Accounting Today Magazine

Rodman & Rodman, P.C., an independent accounting and tax firm with a specialized green energy and clean technology practice known as the “Green Team”, has been featured in Accounting Today in recognition of their work with alternative energy producers.

Accounting Today featured Rodman & Rodman in a “Practice Profile: Meet the Green Team” article. Named as one of the 100 “Best Accounting Firms to Work for” by Accounting Today for the third consecutive year, Rodman & Rodman garnered further attention from the publication for their unique alternative energy niche.

“We’re honored to be featured in Accounting Today for our work with biomass, wind and solar farm developers and clean tech companies in New England and across the country,” noted Steven P. Rodman CPA, MST, the firm’s president.

The Rodman & Rodman team is led by four partners: Steven P. Rodman CPA, MST, president; Kathy Parker CPA, MST; John P. McGovern CPA, ABV, CVA and Thomas Astore CPA, JD.

Astore, who leads the firm’s Green Team, talked about the complexities and commitment involved in serving renewable energy clients. “You have to be knowledgeable about the electric industry and the technology,” said Astore. “You also have to be ready to reach into your pocketbook for traveling to conferences and becoming a member of one or more renewable energy associations.”

Parker spoke about her Green Team role ensuring that renewable energy clients stay the course on grant application guidelines and processes (in particular, the 1603 Grant Program) and conducting complex audits reports for them.

To read the full article, visit:

http://www.accountingtoday.com/ato_issues/27_2/practice-profile-Meet-the-Green-Team-65549-1.html.

About Rodman & Rodman P.C.

Founded in 1961 and listed in the Boston Business Journal’s “Top 50 Firms,” Rodman & Rodman, P.C. provides accounting, tax and business services to small and medium-sized companies. The Rodman & Rodman “Green Team” is a specialized green energy and clean technology accounting and tax services practice within Rodman & Rodman, P.C. that serves “green” clients throughout the U.S. The company is Green Business Certified and has been named by “Accounting Today” as one of the “Best Accounting Firms to Work For” in 2010, 2011, and 2012. For more information, email info@rodmancpa.com, visit their website at www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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Rodman & Rodman Green Team Member Joins Another Green Team for Earth Day

Mark Vitello

On Saturday, April 21st, Wellesley resident Mark Vitello, who is a staff accountant on Rodman & Rodman, P.C.’s Green Team, participated in the Charles River Conservancy Earth Day river cleanup event. Vitello volunteered through the Virginia Tech Alumni Association and in cooperation with State Senator William Brownsberger’s office. Vitello joined more than 3,000 other volunteers to pick up trash along the banks of the Charles River. Vitello’s clean up efforts centered around the Marina area in Watertown, MA.

“It is important to keep the environment clean, especially in an urban setting such as Boston,” noted Vitello. “We need to conserve the natural areas that we do have, so they can be enjoyed by future generations.”

According to the Conservancy’s website, “Since 2002, over 16,000 Conservancy Volunteers have contributed over $1 million of donated labor to improve the health, safety and beauty of the Charles River Parklands.”

About Rodman & Rodman P.C.

Founded in 1961, Rodman & Rodman, P.C. provides accounting, tax and business services to small and medium-sized companies throughout New England. With a focus on strategic planning, Rodman & Rodman goes beyond traditional accounting services and takes a proactive approach when serving clients to increase, preserve and sustain clients’ financial net worth. The company is Green Business Certified and in 2010 and 2011 was named one of the “Best Accounting Firms to Work For” in Accounting Today. Rodman & Rodman is listed in the Boston Business Journal’s “Top 50 Firms”.

From business valuations, taxation, audits, fraud detection and prevention services and succession planning to a variety of accounting IT services including software selection, implementation and training, the team at Rodman & Rodman serves as comprehensive advisors to clients. For individual clients, the company offers personal advisory services such as planning for real estate transactions, obtaining financing, estate planning and retirement planning as well as planning for college education. The Rodman & Rodman Green Team is a specialized green energy and clean technology accounting and tax services practice within Rodman & Rodman, P.C.

Rodman & Rodman, P.C. are located at 3 Newton Executive Park in Newton and 25 Braintree Hill Office Park in Braintree, MA. For more information, email info@rodmancpa.com, visit their website at www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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