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Rodman CPAs Announces New Tax Partner, Merger with Concord, MA Firm

Mark Minassian, CPA, Tax Partner

Mark Minassian, CPA has been named a Tax Partner at Rodman CPAs of Waltham, MA, a full-service tax and accounting firm serving small and mid-sized emerging and established businesses throughout the greater Boston area. Minassian’s firm, Minassian CPA, LLC of Concord, MA, has recently merged with Rodman CPAs.

According to Steve Rodman, “Minassian CPA’s growth, profitability and tax specialty made the decision to combine forces an easy one.”

The merger enables Rodman CPAs – recently named one of the largest accounting firms in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal – to further expand and enhance their tax services. Although Minassian CPAs will no longer operate under that firm name, Minassian gains a larger staff and the resources to meet the needs of a fast-growing tax clientele.

Minassian will be the fifth partner, and the third under the age of 50, at Rodman CPAs. He joins president Steven Rodman, CPA, MST, CVGA, and partners Robert Leonard, CPA, MBA, CVGA, Thomas Astore, CPA JD, and Kathy Parker, CPA, MST.

As the new Tax Partner at Rodman CPAs, Minassian will focus primarily on real estate, partnership tax and tax planning for high net worth individuals. Minassian holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from University of Miami. He worked for Ercolini and Company (now CohnReznick) and Arthur Andersen prior to working in partnership with his father at Minassian Associates and then becoming the managing member of Minassian CPA. The Concord-based specialty accounting and tax strategy firm worked with growth-oriented entrepreneurs and their companies, real estate investors and individuals and families with complex tax issues.

Minassian has authored numerous articles on a variety of accounting and tax topics including real estate taxation, 1031 exchanges and corporate taxation, several of which were featured in the Boston Business Journal. He is also a former author of the small business strategy page for About.com.

Over the years, Minassian has written a popular tax blog and led many tax seminars and webinars. He is a member of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs (MSCPA) and previously served on the Town of Sudbury Finance Committee.

A resident of Sudbury, MA, Minassian is on the Board of Sudbury for Wounded Warriors as well as on the Board of Most Valuable Kids (MVK) Boston. He intends to become involved in many of Rodman CPAs’ outreach efforts in support of a variety of organizations and causes.

About Rodman CPAs

Rodman CPAs provides tax advisory, accounting, and business strategy to small and mid-sized emerging and established businesses. Named one of the largest accounting firms in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal, Rodman CPAs offers an innovative and strategic approach with the personal touch of a smaller regional CPA firm. For more than 50 years, Rodman CPAs has been specializing in customized accounting and tax solutions that improve business performance, processes, financial operations, and information technology.

The firm serves as a true business partner, helping clients perform and succeed during each stage of the business lifecycle. As domain experts in alternative energy, the “Green Team” at Rodman CPAs works with renewable energy producers and businesses throughout the U.S. offering tax advisory, financial, accounting services, and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) studies.

Rodman CPAs is an independent member firm of BDO Alliance USA, which enables them to expand services to clients by accessing the resources of BDO USA, LLP and other Alliance members, ensuring greater flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. For more information, visit http://www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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Rodman CPAs to Showcase their Firm at College Recruiting Events

Jennifer Minor

Jennifer Minor, MSHR, AAAPM, Director of Administration at Rodman CPAs of Waltham, MA will be on hand at three college fairs to engage with students interested in tax and accounting employment opportunities.

Named one of the largest accounting firms in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal, Rodman CPAs is a full service tax and accounting firm serving small and mid-sized emerging and established businesses throughout the greater Boston area. The firm is looking to hire fall interns and tax associates.

Minor will showcase the firm and focus on recruitment at “Beyond the Big Four” event at Bentley University, 175 Forest Street in Waltham, on September 13, 2017 beginning at 5 p.m.

On September 26, 2017, Minor will be at “Meet the Firm’s Night” recruitment event beginning at 5 p.m. at Suffolk University, 8 Ashburton Place in Boston.

On September 28, 2017, from 1 to 3 p.m., Minor will showcase Rodman CPAs at the Massachusetts Society of CPAs (MSCPA) Career Fair & Graduate School Expo, which will be held at the Sheraton Boston Hotel, 39 Dalton Street in Boston.

“Accounting continues to be a popular career choice for its potential for growth and the promise of job security,” explained Minor. “Many are drawn to our firm’s culture, the career coaching and mentoring, as well as our competitive benefits and pay.”

Rodman CPAs has been at the forefront of recruitment for more than 50 years, and remains on the leading edge of tuition reimbursement for a firm of their size. They also offer a collaborative and supportive company culture, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits that include paid time off for volunteering.

About Rodman CPAs

Rodman CPAs provides tax advisory, accounting, and business strategy to small and mid-sized emerging and established businesses. Named one of the largest accounting firms in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal, Rodman CPAs offers an innovative and strategic approach with the personal touch of a smaller regional CPA firm. For more than 50 years, Rodman CPAs has been specializing in customized accounting and tax solutions that improve business performance, processes, financial operations, and information technology.

The firm serves as a true business partner, helping clients perform and succeed during each stage of the business lifecycle. As domain experts in alternative energy, the “Green Team” at Rodman CPAs works with renewable energy producers and businesses throughout the U.S. offering tax advisory, financial, accounting services, and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) studies.

Rodman CPAs is an independent member firm of BDO Alliance USA, which enables them to expand services to clients by accessing the resources of BDO USA, LLP and other Alliance members, ensuring greater flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. For more information, visit http://www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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Rodman CPAs Appoints Judi Nichols as Tax Manager

Judi Nichols, CPA, MST

Rodman CPAs, a full service tax and accounting firm serving small and mid-sized emerging and established businesses throughout the greater Boston area, recently hired Judi Nichols, CPA, MST as Tax Manager.

Nichols, who is a native of Beltsville, MD and a resident of Watertown, MA, is a Certified Public Accountant in Massachusetts and Maryland with more than 20 years of public accounting experience. In her new role at Rodman CPAs, Nichols prepares and reviews federal and state income taxes for individuals and businesses, managing multiple clients, budgets and production goals. As part of her tax department responsibilities, Nichols is leading the firm’s newly formed State and Local Tax group (SALT), to respond to client needs in this area on issues such as apportionment, sales and use tax, and other SALT concerns.

Prior to Rodman CPAs, Nichols served as Tax Manager for more than three years at Blum, Shapiro & Company, P.C. of Newton. For four years previous to that, she served as Tax Manager at Hall & Company CPAs of Burlington. In addition to working at a number of New England accounting firms, Nichols’ experience includes 10 years working as a Management and Budget Analyst for local government in Maryland.

Nichols holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Accounting from Prince George’s Community College in Largo, MD, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Maryland. She earned a Master of Public Policy in Financial Management from the University of Maryland College Park, and a Master’s degree in Taxation with a certificate in financial planning from Bentley University.

Nichols is a current member of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs (MSCPA), serving on the Women in Accounting committee, and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and the Watertown-Belmont Chamber of Commerce. She is also a member of the Professional Advisors Network with The Boston Foundation.

Dedicated to giving back to the community, Nichols has volunteered on the Vestry and as audit staff for All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Belmont. She also volunteers at Bristol Lodge Soup Kitchen in Waltham once a month, and participates in many of Rodman CPAs’ outreach efforts.

About Rodman CPAs
Rodman CPAs provides tax advisory, accounting, and business strategy to small and mid-sized emerging and established businesses. Named one of the largest accounting firms in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal, Rodman CPAs offers an innovative and strategic approach with the personal touch of a smaller regional CPA firm. For more than 50 years, Rodman CPAs has been specializing in customized accounting and tax solutions that improve business performance, processes, financial operations, and information technology.

The firm serves as a true business partner, helping clients perform and succeed during each stage of the business lifecycle. As domain experts in alternative energy, the “Green Team” at Rodman CPAs works with renewable energy producers and businesses throughout the U.S. offering tax advisory, financial, accounting services, and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) studies.

Rodman CPAs is an independent member firm of BDO Alliance USA, which enables them to expand services to clients by accessing the resources of BDO USA, LLP and other Alliance members, ensuring greater flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. For more information, visit http://www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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Waltham CPA Firm Dedicates a Day of Service to Camp Clark in Plymouth

For the third consecutive year, Rodman CPAs of Waltham, MA, has teamed up to clean up the grounds of Camp Clark, an Old Colony YMCA sponsored recreation camp in Plymouth, in preparation for their summer camp youth.

Rodman CPAs, a full service tax and accounting firm serving small and mid-sized emerging and established businesses throughout the greater Boston area and long-time supporter of Camp Clark, volunteered a day of service to cleaning up Camp Clark’s acreage.

On June 12th, the team of 15, which included two of the firm’s partners – Steve Rodman and Kathy Parker – spent the day preparing Camp Clark for the more than 1,000 youth campers attending camp through August. The team spent more than 100 hours mulching, planting flowers and painting.

“The Rodman team is so proactive. They really take ownership of the day,” said Derek Paiva, Executive Director of Old Colony YMCA. “What they accomplish in one day is tremendous and their efforts greatly help us prepare for camp every year.”

“It’s a pleasure to have an opportunity to give back to an organization that is dedicated to building brighter futures and inspiring campers to discover their potential,” said Steve Rodman, president.

Giving Back

Community outreach is woven into Rodman CPAs’ company culture. The firm has a dedicated volunteer outreach team led by Senior Associates Doherty and Sturm, and every staff member has an opportunity to volunteer. Over the years, Rodman CPAs has supported a number of organizations and causes including Hope and Comfort in Newton, Camp Clark in Plymouth, Rosie’s Place in Boston, Cradles to Crayons, and The Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE).

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 at www.oldcolonyymca.org.

About Rodman CPAs

Rodman CPAs provides tax advisory, accounting, and business strategy to small and mid-sized emerging and established businesses. Named one of the largest accounting firms in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal, Rodman CPAs offers an innovative and strategic approach with the personal touch of a smaller regional CPA firm. For more than 50 years, Rodman CPAs has been specializing in customized accounting and tax solutions that improve business performance, processes, financial operations, and information technology.

The firm serves as a true business partner, helping clients perform and succeed during each stage of the business lifecycle. As domain experts in alternative energy, the “Green Team” at Rodman CPAs works with renewable energy producers and businesses throughout the U.S. offering tax advisory, financial, accounting services, and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) studies.

Rodman CPAs is an independent member firm of BDO Alliance USA, which enables them to expand services to clients by accessing the resources of BDO USA, LLP and other Alliance members, ensuring greater flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. For more information, visit http://www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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Suffolk University Undergrad is 2017 Recipient of Rodman CPAs Scholarship

Jennifer Minor, Director of Administration at Rodman CPAs with scholarship recipient John Tran

Rodman CPAs, a full service tax and accounting firm serving small and mid-sized emerging and established businesses throughout the greater Boston area, recently announced thatJohn Tran of Suffolk University was selected as the 2017 recipient of the Rodman CPAs Scholarship. Tran is a resident of Dorchester, MA.

Rodman CPAs of Waltham recently contributed $2500 as a Platinum Sponsor in support of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs (MSCPA) Educational Foundation’s scholarship program.

The MSCPA awarded Tran, who is a BSBA degree candidate, the Rodman CPAs Scholarship for $2500 on May 17th at their “2017 Believers & Achievers Reception” held at Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy.

Jennifer Minor, Director of Administration at Rodman CPAs attended the reception where a total of 50 accounting undergraduate and graduate students were awarded scholarships from the MSCPA to further their accounting education.

“We congratulate John and wish him well in his future endeavors,” said Minor. “Accounting continues to be a popular career choice as there is potential for growth, an opportunity to work in a variety of fields, and the promise of job security. We are proud to support the next generation of CPAs.”

Rodman CPAs has been at the forefront of recruitment for more than 50 years, and remains on the leading edge of tuition reimbursement for a firm of their size.

MSCPA Educational Foundation

The mission of MSCPA’s Educational Foundation is to inspire and support the next generation of CPAs in Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.mscpaonline.org/about/educational_foundation.

About Rodman CPAs

Rodman CPAs provides tax advisory, accounting, and business strategy to small and mid-sized emerging and established businesses. Named one of the largest accounting firms in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal, Rodman CPAs offers an innovative and strategic approach with the personal touch of a smaller regional CPA firm. For more than 50 years, Rodman CPAs has been specializing in customized accounting and tax solutions that improve business performance, processes, financial operations, and information technology.

The firm serves as a true business partner, helping clients perform and succeed during each stage of the business lifecycle. As domain experts in alternative energy, the “Green Team” at Rodman CPAs works with renewable energy producers and businesses throughout the U.S. offering tax advisory, financial, accounting services, and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) studies.

Rodman CPAs is an independent member firm of BDO Alliance USA, which enables them to expand services to clients by accessing the resources of BDO USA, LLP and other Alliance members, ensuring greater flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. For more information, visit http://www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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Rodman CPAs Supports Fenway High School’s “Make A Difference Event”

Kate Doherty and Jeff Biesadecki of Rodman CPAs attend Fenway High School’s fundraiser for “Extending Excellence” after-school academic tutoring.

Rodman CPAs, a full service tax and accounting firm serving small and mid-sized emerging and established businesses throughout the greater Boston area, is a proud supporter of Fenway High School in Boston.

Dedicated to giving back to the community, Kate Doherty CPA, Jeff Biesadecki CPA, Kathy Bautze, Jennifer Minor, and Elysha Sturm of Rodman CPAs attended and supported Fenway High School’s “Make A Difference Event” fundraising gala held May 10th  at the Harvard Club of Boston. The team enjoyed an evening of dinner and entertainment, with a performance by Taylor Mali, poet, performer and teacher. Rodman CPAs purchased a half table and also made a donation of $500 in support of “Extending Excellence”, after-school academic tutoring.

“We’re very pleased to have had the opportunity to support Fenway High’s tutoring program which helps students throughout our community,” said Doherty.

Giving Back

Community outreach is woven into Rodman CPAs’ company culture. The firm has a dedicated volunteer outreach team led by Senior Associates Doherty and Sturm, and every staff member has an opportunity to volunteer. Over the years, Rodman CPAs has supported a number of organizations and causes including Hope and Comfort in Newton, Camp Clark in Plymouth, Rosie’s Place in Boston, Cradles to Crayons, and The Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE).

About Rodman CPAs

Rodman CPAs provides tax advisory, accounting, and business strategy to small and mid-sized emerging and established businesses. Named one of the largest accounting firms in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal, Rodman CPAs offers an innovative and strategic approach with the personal touch of a smaller regional CPA firm. For more than 50 years, Rodman CPAs has been specializing in customized accounting and tax solutions that improve business performance, processes, financial operations, and information technology.

The firm serves as a true business partner, helping clients perform and succeed during each stage of the business lifecycle. As domain experts in alternative energy, the “Green Team” at Rodman CPAs works with renewable energy producers and businesses throughout the U.S. offering tax advisory, financial, accounting services, and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) studies.

Rodman CPAs is an independent member firm of BDO Alliance USA, which enables them to expand services to clients by accessing the resources of BDO USA, LLP and other Alliance members, ensuring greater flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. For more information, visit http://www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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Waltham Accountant Receives CPA Certification and Promotion

Rodman CPAs, a full service tax and accounting firm serving small, mid-market, and multi-generational companies throughout the greater Boston area, recently announced that Syed Hussain Ahmed has received certification as a Certified Public Accountant and has been promoted to Senior Tax Associate.

As a CPA and Senior Tax Associate, Ahmed is responsible for preparing individual and entity tax returns and identifying tax-planning opportunities. He specializes in high net worth individual, partnership, S-corp and C-corp taxation.

A resident of Natick, MA and a native of Pakistan, Ahmed joined Rodman CPAs in 2013 as a Staff Accountant. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with an Accounting Concentration from the University of Karachi in Karachi, Pakistan. Mr. Ahmed also earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance as well as a Graduate Certificate in Accounting from Bridgewater State University.

Ahmed has successfully completed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). He has passed the CPA Exam and fulfilled all of Massachusetts’ licensing requirements.

In addition, Ahmed participates in Rodman CPAs outreach initiatives, such as volunteering to serve lunch at Rosie’s Place and volunteering for a spring landscaping project at Camp Clark, an Old Colony YMCA sponsored recreation camp for children in Plymouth.

Named one of the largest accounting firms in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal, Rodman CPAs now has 13 CPAs at their firm.

About Rodman CPAs

Rodman CPAs provides tax advisory, accounting, and business strategy to small and mid-sized emerging and established businesses. Named one of the largest accounting firms in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal, Rodman CPAs offers an innovative and strategic approach with the personal touch of a smaller regional CPA firm. For more than 50 years, Rodman CPAs has been specializing in customized accounting and tax solutions that improve business performance, processes, financial operations, and information technology.

The firm serves as a true business partner, helping clients perform and succeed during each stage of the business lifecycle. As domain experts in alternative energy, the “Green Team” at Rodman CPAs works with renewable energy producers and businesses throughout the U.S. offering tax advisory, financial, accounting services, and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) studies.

Rodman CPAs is an independent member firm of BDO Alliance USA, which enables them to expand services to clients by accessing the resources of BDO USA, LLP and other Alliance members, ensuring greater flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. For more information, visit http://www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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Rodman CPAs Offers Intro to QuickBooks Seminar on June 21st in Waltham

Rodman CPAs, a full service tax and accounting firm serving small and medium-sized companies throughout the greater Boston area, will offer “Intro to QuickBooks”, a beginner QuickBooks seminar, on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at their office at 2 University Park, 51 Sawyer Road, Suite 610 in Waltham, MA 02453.

The seminar will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the firm’s classroom. Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. A light breakfast as well as lunch will be provided.

Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisors Kathy Parker CPA, Leah Shanahan CPA, Christine McGoldrick and Kayla Luther will lead the seminar. Topics that will be covered include: Accounting 101; Chart of accounts; Sales process; Managing expenses; Tracking credit card transactions; Reconciling and Reporting.

Rodman CPAs has been a member of the QuickBooks ProAdvisor Program since 1999 and has provided training and consulting to hundreds of small to mid-size companies. Their Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisors team includes Kathy Parker CPA, Leah Shanahan CPA, Janine O’Connor EA, Christine McGoldrick and their newest certified ProAdvisor, Kayla Luther.

The “Intro to QuickBooks” seminar is $149. To register, visit Rodman’s Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-quickbooks-a-beginners-seminar-tickets-34721846979

About Rodman CPAs

Rodman CPAs provides tax advisory, accounting, and business strategy to small and mid-sized emerging and established businesses. Named one of the largest accounting firms in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal, Rodman CPAs offers an innovative and strategic approach with the personal touch of a smaller regional CPA firm. For more than 50 years, Rodman CPAs has been specializing in customized accounting and tax solutions that improve business performance, processes, financial operations, and information technology.

The firm serves as a true business partner, helping clients perform and succeed during each stage of the business lifecycle. As domain experts in alternative energy, the “Green Team” at Rodman CPAs works with renewable energy producers and businesses throughout the U.S. offering tax advisory, financial, accounting services, and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) studies.

Rodman CPAs is an independent member firm of BDO Alliance USA, which enables them to expand services to clients by accessing the resources of BDO USA, LLP and other Alliance members, ensuring greater flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. For more information, visit http://www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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Two at Rodman CPAs Receive Master’s Degrees

Rodman CPAs, a full service tax and accounting firm serving small, mid-market, and multi-generational companies throughout the greater Boston area, recently announced two of the firm’s accountants have earned master’s degrees.

Jeffrey Biesadecki, a Certified Public Accountant and Tax Supervisor at Rodman CPAs has received a Master’s degree in Taxation from Bentley University. Biesadecki oversees the accounting staff responsible for tax preparation, tax planning and compliance for individuals and business entities. Biesadecki is a CPA licensed in Vermont and a member of the Vermont Society of Certified Public Accountants (VTCPA). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Rhode Island and is a resident of Stow, MA.

Marc Scribi, an Experienced Associate at Rodman CPAs, has earned an MBA from Suffolk University. Scribi is responsible for audits, reviews and compilation services, as well as preparing corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns. He specializes in software company audits. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from University of New Hampshire’s Whittemore School of Business and Economics. He is a resident of Waltham, MA.

About Rodman CPAs

Rodman CPAs provides tax advisory, accounting, and business strategy to small and mid-sized emerging and established businesses. Named one of the largest accounting firms in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal, Rodman CPAs offers an innovative and strategic approach with the personal touch of a smaller regional CPA firm. For more than 50 years, Rodman CPAs has been specializing in customized accounting and tax solutions that improve business performance, processes, financial operations, and information technology.

The firm serves as a true business partner, helping clients perform and succeed during each stage of the business lifecycle. As domain experts in alternative energy, the “Green Team” at Rodman CPAs works with renewable energy producers and businesses throughout the U.S. offering tax advisory, financial, accounting services, and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) studies.

Rodman CPAs is an independent member firm of BDO Alliance USA, which enables them to expand services to clients by accessing the resources of BDO USA, LLP and other Alliance members, ensuring greater flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. For more information, visit http://www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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