HCJ CPAs & Advisors
HCJ Partner Paul Osborn on Avoiding Exit Planning Mistakes
Osborn, who has 18 years of accounting experience, said succession planning should start two to five years before an exit. read more >
Plan Now or Pay Later (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Exit planning is a gift to yourself, your legacy and your community. read more >
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Building Stronger Foundations with HCJ CPAs & Advisors’ Construction Services
HCJ CPAs & Advisors specializes in construction accounting and advisory services, helping contractors, builders, and developers streamline their financial operations, ensure compliance, and maximize profitability. read more >
Addressing a Shortage (Editorial)
Providing a second path to aspiring CPAs is worth considering in a time of shortage. read more >
Arkansas Proposes Changes to CPA Licensing Requirements to Address Industry Demands
New rules may be on the horizon, but for now, an aspiring certified public accountant in Arkansas needs 150 hours of college credit. That’s five years of schooling at the normal rate. read more >
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Bank OZK Hires Andrea Chomakos as Chief Fiduciary Officer (Movers & Shakers)
Chomakos has 20 years of experience. read more >
8 Promoted at Black River Technical College (Movers & Shakers)
BRTC of Pochahontas gains several new directors and instructors. read more >
1 Promoted at HCJ CPAs & Advisors (Movers & Shakers)
Nicole Hobbs, who specializes in nonprofit tax, joined the firm in 2017 as a manager in its tax department. read more >
Developing Next Generation Leadership
Developing leadership skills among your team members should be a top priority if you want to ensure the longevity of your organization. read more >
Flowers Moves Up at First Financial (Movers & Shakers)
Schwanda Flowers has been promoted to managing director of professional services lending at First Financial Bank in El Dorado. read more >
HCJ Adds Freyaldenhoven (Movers & Shakers)
Spencer Freyaldenhoven has been hired as a manager in the tax department of HCJ CPAs & Advisors in Little Rock. read more >
Fortner Moves to Legacy Capital (Movers & Shakers)
Sarah Fortner has joined Legacy Capital Wealth Partners of Little Rock as a wealth adviser. read more >
In Recruiting New Talent, Accounting Firms Come Up Short
Despite lack of candidates, accounting is overcoming a reputation for being a bit boring. read more >
Arkansas CPAs Find Open Lane for Merging
Today’s public accounting firms are hitting the plus sign. read more >
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HCJ Hires Bramlett (Movers & Shakers)
Dawn Bramlett has joined HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC in Little Rock as its business advisory services leader. read more >
Richard Cisne, Founder of Hudson Cisne & Co., Dies at 70
Richard Lee "Dick" Cisne, founder of Hudson Cisne & Co. who helped grow his company into one of the state's largest accounting firms, died Sunday. He was 70 years old. read more >