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We're excited to share the latest promotions and additions to the team at H&S! Congratulations to Diego Velasco Díaz on his highly deserved promotion to Advisory Senior as he continues his great work as part of the H&S Transaction Advisory Services Group. Diego joined the firm in 2022 and has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence in supporting our M&A and due diligence clients. A warm welcome to Matthew Vu, who joins H&S as Tax Staff following a year of public accounting experience and a degree from Sonoma State University. We're pleased to welcome Yuhao (Howard) Lin, CPA to the Client Accounting Services team as an Accounting Manager, supporting our Not-for-Profit clients. Howard joins us with more than six years of experience and holds an MBA from University of Southern California and a bachelor’s degree from UCLA. #HoodandStrong #CareerGrowth #Promotions #NewHires #Accounting

???Nonprofit leaders and finance teams: Are you prepared for tax season???? Navigating nonprofit tax regulations can be complex, but our Not-for-Profit Experts?are here to help! Join us for an exclusive webinar addressing: ???Common Nonprofit Tax Issues and Client Questions ???Featuring Maga Kisriev, Partner – Exempt Organizations Tax Services at Hood & Strong Gain practical insights?on: ??Key tax challenges nonprofits face ??IRS compliance and reporting best practices ??Answers to the most common client questions Don't miss this opportunity to hear from our experts and receive CPE credit. Register now:?https://lnkd.in/eT8U_jFG #Nonprofits #TaxCompliance #Webinar #HoodAndStrong #NonprofitFinance

?? Happy International Pi Day! ?? At Hood & Strong, we love numbers—especially one as infinite and intriguing as π (Pi)! Pi (3.14159…) represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter and has been calculated to over 50 trillion digits—a true testament to the power of mathematics. First celebrated in 1988 at San Francisco’s Exploratorium, Pi Day also shares a birthday with the legendary Albert Einstein. So, whether you’re crunching numbers or enjoying a slice of pie, take a moment to appreciate the endless possibilities math brings to our world. Happy Pi Day from all of us at Hood & Strong! #PiDay #NumbersMatter #Accounting

From breaking barriers in the 1960s to leading the way today—Hood & Strong has always championed women in the workplace. ??? As one of the first CPA firms to actively recruit, hire, and promote women, we’re proud that more than 60% of our national team is made up of incredible women, including our Managing Partner, Susan Malone, and 20+ leaders shaping our future. Today, we celebrate the trailblazers who paved the way and the powerhouse women driving our success forward. Here’s to you! ???? #InternationalWomensDay #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInLeadership #BreakingBarriers

Happy Anniversary to Jennifer Dizon, George Paulsen and Jorge Servin, CPA!? ?? We take pride in being a firm where top talent thrives, grows, and builds fulfilling careers in public accounting. Your dedication and contributions make a lasting impact, and we’re grateful to have you as part of our team.? Here’s to your success and many more years ahead! #HoodAndStrong #TeamCelebration #AccountingExcellence #AnniversaryMilestones?

At H&S, we're all about fostering an environment where talented finance professionals can grow and thrive.? Meet James Summers, one of the many talented team members at Hood & Strong LLP. James discusses what sets H&S apart and more! Connect with us:?https://lnkd.in/eDGvsyD2

SEC rules for Nasdaq-listed companies to disclose information about the diversity of their board members was struck down by the courts in December. Although the disclosure rules are currently suspended, public and private companies may?voluntarily?decide to share information with stakeholders on their DEI business practices. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/giquZZyC

Meet Michael Prothero, CPA, one of the many talented team members at Hood & Strong LLP. Michael discusses what sets H&S apart and more! At H&S, we're all about fostering an environment where talented finance professionals can grow and thrive. Want to learn more about what it’s like to work here? Connect with us: https://lnkd.in/eDGvsyD2

Trump's Tax Plans: What's Being Discussed in D.C.? The Trump administration and GOP lawmakers have acted swiftly to make broad changes across the federal government, including to the U.S. tax system. Congress is already working on legislation that would extend and expand provisions of the sweeping Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), as well as incorporate some of Trump’s tax-related campaign promises. Here’s a preview of potential changes on the horizon: https://lnkd.in/gGhH_VmW

A warm welcome to the newest members of the H&S Audit and Tax teams! On the Audit side,?Hannah Samman?joins us as an Audit Senior following more than four years of experience with a large CPA firm and a degree in accounting from Ohio State. Ann-Marie Walsh La Rocca, CPA rejoins H&S as a Quality Control Manager, responsible for the review, monitoring and implementation of our rigorous audit quality controls and standards. In the Tax department,?Wendy Yu?comes on board as a Tax Senior with more than four years of experience and an accounting degree from Chico State. We’re delighted to welcome these accounting professionals to the firm.