8/22/17 – 8/25/17 – FRSCPA, PLLC Supported the 45th National Black McDonald’s Operators Association (NBMOA) Biennial Convention & Next Gen Summit held in Miami, Florida as a Bronze Sponsor to the event. The conference was attended by Managing Partner, Claudia Straw, and her partners Joan Gibbons and Martha Ford, as well as staff members, Melissa Smith…
This summer, FRSCPA is collaborating with SunTrust Bank, a National Lender of McDonald’s franchises, to bring McDonald’s Next Gens a Financial Workshop to help them gain a broader perspective on their financial situation, succession plans, lending, and depreciation maximization. So far, the team has been to Raleigh, North Carolina and Miami, Florida with another workshop…
Steve Meszaros joined the St. Petersburg office of FRSCPA, PLLC as an Audit Associate in September of 2016. A graduate from Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy at the University of South Florida Tampa, Steve obtained his Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He plans to gain his practical experience in the public accounting sector prior to…
Karen Castillo joined the St. Petersburg office of FRSCPA, PLLC as a Tax Associate in August of 2016. Originally from Colombia, Karen is bilingual and able to assist our Spanish speaking clients. She holds degrees in Accounting, Finance, and Business Administration from Pace University – Pleasantville, New York, and is currently a candidate to become…
The IRS has issued the 2015 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Background: If you use a vehicle for business driving, you can generally deduct the actual expenses attributable to your business use. This includes expenses such as gas, oil,…
FRSCPA is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Ana M. Herron, CPA as a new shareholder and partner of the firm. Ana is a licensed CPA in Florida with more 20 years of experience in tax compliance, accounting service, as well as human resource management and complex advisory matters. She also has a special…