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Waltham CPA Strives to Become World’s Toughest Mudder 2015

Justin Horr
Justin Horr

Justin Horr, Staff Accountant at Rodman & Rodman CPAs, a full service tax and accounting firm catering to small and medium-sized companies throughout the greater Boston area, will compete in the World’s Toughest Mudder® competition in Nevada beginning Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 2 p.m. and continuing through Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 2 p.m.

World’s Toughest Mudder extreme competition is “designed to find the toughest man, woman, and 4+ person team on the planet.” Horr will be competing for the Worlds Toughest Mudder title and First Place Men’s Prize of $10,000, as well as raising money for the Wounded Warrior Project.

Participants must be in top physical condition, as they will be tested to their physical and mental limits in a grueling 24-hour obstacle race challenge at Lake Las Vegas. Horr will face other competitors as well as the challenges of rock and sand terrain, water obstacles, and a cliff dive. Weather will also be a challenge with the extreme temperature change from day to night and the potential for strong winds and/or a sandstorm.

Steve Rodman, CPA, MST, president and the entire Rodman team support their hard‐working colleague who is competing at this professional level on a world stage.

“Rodman CPAs have a similar approach. We roll up our sleeves, dig in and get things done,” noted Rodman.

To support Horr and make a donation to Wounded Warrior Project, visit https://www.crowdrise.com/justinsworldstoughes/fundraiser/justinhorr.

To learn more about Worlds Toughest Mudder 2015, visit https://toughmudder.com/events/worlds-toughest-mudder.

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, visit their website at www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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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’s Kathy Parker Named Recipient of the MSCPA’s Women to Watch Awards

Kathy Parker, CPA, MST, Partner at Rodman & Rodman, P.C., an independent accounting and tax firm with offices in Newton and Braintree, has been named a recipient of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs’ (MSCPA) 5th Annual Women to Watch Awards.

Ms. Parker was selected as an “Emerging Leader” based on her distinctive leadership qualities and her contributions to the profession and her community.

Ms. Parker has been employed with Rodman & Rodman P.C. for 14 years and has risen through the ranks from accountant to senior accountant to Partner. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master’s degree in Taxation from Bentley University in Waltham. In addition to assisting clients with their tax and financial needs, Ms. Parker is a Certified Advanced ProAdvisor for QuickBooks as well as an integral part of Rodman & Rodman’s Green Team, the firm’s specialty practice in renewable energy and clean technology

She is on the Board of Directors for Invest In Girls, Inc. of Boston and is a resident of Billerica.

Ms. Parker will be honored along with five other Women to Watch Award recipients at the Women’s Leadership Summit on November 7, 2013 at the Westin Hotel in Waltham.

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 P.C. Promotes Scott Callahan, CPA to Tax Manager

Scott Callahan CPA
Scott Callahan CPA
Rodman & Rodman, P.C. an independent accounting and tax firm with a specialty practice in clean technology and renewable energy, has recently promoted Scott Callahan, CPA to Tax Manager.

Mr. Callahan has more than a decade of experience and he previously held the position of Tax Accountant at Rodman & Rodman. In his expanded role, Mr. Callahan will advise small and large clients on a broad range of tax issues. He will also serve on Rodman & Rodman’s Green Team, and work with clients on projects promoting renewable and sustainable energy.

Mr. Callahan holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts and is a Certified Public Accountant. He resides in Millis, MA.

For the third consecutive year, Rodman & Rodman was named one of the 100 “Best Accounting Firms to Work For” in Accounting Today.

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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Dawn Patterson, CPA Promoted to Audit Manager at Rodman & Rodman P.C.

Dawn Patterson CPA
Dawn Patterson CPA
Rodman & Rodman, P.C., an independent accounting and tax firm with a specialty practice in clean technology and renewable energy, has recently promoted Dawn Patterson, CPA to Audit Manager.

In her new role as Audit Manager, Ms. Patterson will oversee a variety of compliance matters for both profit and non-profit client organizations. She will also provide tax planning and other accounting services to businesses and continue to position them for growth. Ms. Patterson has been part of the Rodman & Rodman team for 11 years and previously held the position of auditor.

Ms. Patterson holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Accounting degrees from Bryant College in Smithfield, Rhode Island. She is a Certified Public Accountant.

She is a native of New Jersey and resides in Methuen, MA.

For the third consecutive year, Rodman & Rodman was named one of the 100 “Best Accounting Firms to Work For” in Accounting Today.

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’s John McGovern Cites Key Role for CPAs at Bank of America SBA 504 Loan Seminar

John McGovern, CPA, ABV, CVA

John McGovern, CPA, ABV, CVA and partner at Rodman & Rodman, P.C., an independent accounting and tax firm catering to small and medium sized businesses throughout New England, shared his vast knowledge at Bank of America’s recent SBA 504 Loan Seminar held at Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy.

During the two-hour seminar, McGovern discussed the key role of the CPA in SBA 504 loans, as it relates to the depth of and the type of financial, due diligence, and personal information applicants need when applying for the loan.

McGovern reviewed the critical areas in which loan applicants can benefit from a CPA’s expertise, which included the business plan, due diligence, SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis, determining type of business entity, tax benefits and deductions, a cost segregation study, tax increment financing and financial statement terminology.

“This was an in-depth, hard-hitting seminar meant to address many of the questions asked by clients when they are considering obtaining an SBA 504 loan. Essentially, a CPA can identify, organize and provide the necessary documentation which helps to ensure that those seeking this type of additional financing, obtain it,” noted McGovern.

McGovern plays a key role in Rodman & Rodman’s audit, accounting and tax engagements, with a particular emphasis in pass-through entities such as S Corporations and Limited Liability Companies. He has over 28 years of experience in valuing privately held businesses in a number of different industries, is Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) and a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) as well as a CPA.

At the seminar, McGovern was joined by fellow experts Lisa Alberti of Bank of America, Bruce Miller of Pierce Atwood, LLP and Laurie Driscoll of SEED Corporation.

“The Bank of America SBA 504 Seminar was well-received and we’re planning to hold a second seminar in the near future,” noted McGovern.

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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Crucial Bill in Massachusetts Would Guarantee Purchase of All SRECs

Rodman & Rodman, P.C., providers of specialized green energy and clean technology accounting and tax services, recently spent the day at the Massachusetts State House participating in “Massachusetts Clean Energy Day.” The Representatives and government officials that Rodman & Rodman’s Green Team met at the conference all encouraged an open dialogue between government and Massachusetts business owners in renewable energy and cleantech, an industry that continues to thrive and create jobs in the Commonwealth.

An example of upcoming legislation where renewable energy and cleantech business owners can help by sharing an opinion is House Bill No. 2915. Rodman & Rodman explained that this bill was introduced in January 2013 by a group of four state representatives led by Representative Thomas J. Calter from Plymouth. The bill, if passed, would require utility companies to purchase any SRECs remaining after the close of the SREC auction each year. A utility’s purchase obligation would be determined by the utility’s percentage share of the prior year’s renewable energy portfolio standard compliance obligation. All SRECs would be purchased at the fixed floor price of the auction.

Bill 2915 would help to guarantee a source of income for solar projects. As it stands now, any SRECs not sold in the auction would carry forward to the next year to be auctioned again. As projects are trying to secure financing to begin construction, the ability to show a guaranteed inflow of cash is becoming more and more crucial. By requiring the utilities to buy up all unsold SRECs at the end of the auction, the project is guaranteed to receive at least the auction floor price on the SRECs it produces.

“At present, many projects are selling their SRECs at prices below the auction floor, taking a lower sales price to guarantee a buyer. With the large number of SRECs being produced, buyers can get away with low purchase offers,” explained Steve Rodman, CPA MST, president of Rodman & Rodman.

He continued, “By requiring utilities to purchase the leftover SRECs at the end of the auction, there may be an incentive to hold off on selling SRECs prior to the auction. Since all SRECs will be required to be purchased, perhaps more will be entered into the auction and project owners may be able to demand a higher price for their SRECs from third party purchasers prior to the auction. Perhaps most importantly, the Calter bill would help clear the market and thereby help the distribution companies, competitive suppliers and ratepayers avoid high SREC costs and SACP obligations in the program’s middle years.”

Bill 2915 is currently in the House for consideration. Those who believe this bill would benefit their project or business are encouraged by Rodman & Rodman to contact their representatives and let them know.

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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