Warren Averett's Branden Crosby Participates in Leadership Northwest Florida Program
Branden Crosby, CPA, is a Member in Warren Averett's Tax Division, has been selected to participate in Leadership Northwest Florida’s Class III. Leadership Northwest Florida is an educational program offered to industry leaders that helps them grow their knowledgebase, networks and skillsets. This year’s class is composed of 17 participants from a variety of backgrounds. Class III participants will be immersed in a seven-month educational program focused on regional collaboration. They will meet other
Tenth Annual Signature Event, Houndfest X, to Benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge
Idyll Hounds Brewing Company’s signature event, Houndfest X, will take place Thursday - Saturday, September 26 - 28 with proceeds benefiting Alaqua Animal Refuge. To kick off the signature event, Idyll Hounds Brewing Company is partnering with Back Beach Barbecue for a VIP dining experience on Thursday, September 26 from 6-9 p.m. at the brewery. Attendees will get an exclusive preview of a few select Houndfest releases and have the opportunity to mix and mingle with brew masters that will be featured
Warren Averett Makes Accounting Today's Best Accounting Firms To Work For 2024 List
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors has been named the top firm in the large firm category (250+ employees) on Accounting Today’s 2024 Best Accounting Firms To Work For list for the third consecutive year. This list celebrates leading employers within the accounting profession. Accounting Today partners with Best Companies Group to conduct anonymous employee surveys and rank companies based on workplace policies, practices, philosophies, systems and demographics. The combined scores determine the top
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Welcomes New Governing Board of Directors Leadership
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is thrilled to announce our new Governing Board of Directors leadership. We are proud to have a compassionate and dedicated group of individuals who are committed to doing whatever it takes to help change children's lives for the better and with their guidance, we are confident we will continue to thrive and reach new heights. Our staff is eager to work alongside this exceptional team to set and achieve our goals for the coming fiscal year and beyond. Please
Destin Chamber Trustees Invite Local First Responders to Appreciation Cookout on Sept. 11, 2024
The Destin Chamber Trustee members are celebrating and thanking local first responders with a free cookout on Wednesday, Sept. 11. They will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs at Destin Fire Station #9 at 848 Airport Road, in Destin, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. All police officers, firefighters, medical personnel, beach safety, EMS and military are invited. Trustee membership is the highest membership level in the Destin Chamber, and it shows a significant commitment to and investment in the Chamber and in
Warren Averett Announces Destin/Ft Walton 2024 Promotions
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors is pleased to announce our annual firmwide promotions. The firm promoted six individuals in our Destin and Fort Walton Beach offices.Penny Mercer was promoted to Principal in the firm’s Client Accounting Services Division. She oversees outsourced accounting responsibilities and effectively manages staff. Additionally, Penny offers valuably advisory, controller and accounting clean-up services and provides comprehensive consulting and training on both QuickBooks desktop and
The Love of Animals Golf Tournament Sponsors Announced
Alaqua Animal Refuge is excited to announce that Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort + Hotel Effie have stepped up as the Presenting Sponsors and Champions for the Cause at the 3rd Annual FORE! The Love of Animals Golf Tournament. This prestigious event will unfold at The Links Golf Club at Sandestin on Saturday, June 8, 2024, where sport meets compassion in a day full of golf and goodwill. Simba, an Alaqua Alum and the charismatic canine mascot and esteemed Director of Pet Services at Hotel Effie, is at the
Warren Averett Named one of Accounting Today’s 2024 Best Firms for Technology
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisorswas named one of Accounting Today’s 2024 Best Firms for Technology. Accounting firms on the 2024 list use deliberate and intentional AI efforts, advancements in technology infrastructure and a comprehensive and solution-focused view of the ever-evolving technology landscape.Accounting Today is the leading information resource for public accountants, providing actionable and insightful content on a variety of subjects, including tax law, accounting standards, technology, audit
Warren Averett Recognized As One of Vault's 2025 Top 50 Most Prestigious Accounting Firms
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors was named a Most Prestigious Accounting Firm by Vault, a trusted authority in career intelligence resources for professionals and students. This is the third time that Warren Averett has been named to this list. The 2025 Top 50 Most Prestigious Accounting Firms list was determined through a survey filled out by accounting professionals from late 2023 into early 2024. The survey asked about life at the survey participant’s current or former firm, and they were also asked
Warren Averett Recognized On USA Today's 2024 America's Most Recommended Tax Firms
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors, one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the Southeast, has been recognized on USA Today’s 2024 America’s Most Recommended Tax Firms and America’s Most Recommended Accounting Firms lists. USA Today partnered with Statista to create the national lists of highly recommended firms for tax and accounting services; results are based on thousands of surveys and recommendations from both accounting professionals and clients. While this is USA Today’s inaugural
Warren Averett Named One Of Clearlyrated's Best of Accounting
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors received ClearlyRated’s Best of Accounting Award for the first time. ClearlyRated is a leading provider of survey tools and expertise for professional service firms. They help professional service firms collect actionable feedback from clients and employees so that the businesses can use the critical insights to improve. The Best of Accounting Award recognizes accounting firms that have delivered exceptionally high levels of client service based exclusively on ratings
Destin Chamber Awards Outstanding Members During Awards Party & Wine Pairing Dinner
On Jan. 18, Destin Chamber members celebrated the Chamber’s most outstanding individuals and businesses, during the Awards Party & Wine Pairing Dinner Presented by Trustmark. Hosted by Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer on the beautiful Destin Harbor, the event featured a cocktail reception and awards ceremony, before guests were treated to curated dinner and wine pairing. The 2023 Destin Chamber Chairman Jason Belcher of FNBT Bank began the awards presentation by announcing the Paul Woolman Ambassador of
Jason Alves Participates in Leadership Northwest Florida Program
Jason Alves, CPA, a Member in the Audit and Transaction Advisory Divisions of Warren Averett’s Panama City office, has been selected to participate in Leadership Northwest Florida as part of its Class II. Leadership Northwest Florida is an educational program offered to professionals in all industries that helps participants grow their knowledgebase, networks and skillsets. Twenty-two leaders were selected to participate in this year’s class. Class II participants will be immersed in a seven-month
Warren Averett Ranked as the Best Firm to Work For on Accounting Today's 2023 List
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors has been named the top firm in the large firm category (250+ employees) on Accounting Today’s 2023 Best Firms to Work For list. This distinction acknowledges and celebrates the leading employers within the accounting profession. This is the second consecutive year that the firm has achieved this recognition. To determine the 2023 list, Accounting Today collaborated with the Best Companies Group and ranked companies based on the results of anonymous employee surveys and
Destin Chamber Trustees Invite Local First Responders to Appreciation Cookout
The Destin Chamber Trustee members are celebrating and thanking local first responders with a free cookout on Monday, Sept. 11. They will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs and serving BBQ sliders and brisket at Destin Fire Station #9 at 848 Airport Road, in Destin, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. All police officers, firefighters, medical personnel, beach safety, EMS and military are invited. Trustee membership is the highest membership level in the Destin Chamber, and it shows a significant commitment to and
Warren Averett Announces 2023 Destin/Fort Walton Beach Promotions
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors is pleased to announce our annual firmwide promotions. The firm promoted 10 individuals in our Destin and Fort Walton Beach offices. The list below highlights Senior Managers and Principals.•Fort Walton Beach’s Joel Bradley, CPA, was promoted to Principal in the firm’s Audit Division. He specializes in accounting and financial reporting for local governments, nonprofits and homeowner associations. He takes an active interest in adding value for his clients in addition to
Warren Averett Announces 2023 New Members
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors is happy to announce that four individuals have been promoted to Members of the firm. We are pleased to recognize their past accomplishments, and we celebrate their future endeavors as they embark on this new chapter of their careers. Below, we have highlighted the new Member in Fort Walton Beach. Jeri Groce, CPA (Audit, Montgomery), provides auditing, attestation and consulting services, specializing in nonprofit, higher education and governmental entities. She also has
Destin Chamber Presents Special Recognitions & Installs 2023 Board During January Breakfast
During its Jan. 13 Business Before Hours and Annual Membership Meeting at LuLu’s Destin, the Destin Chamber honored some of its most outstanding volunteers and installed its 2023 Chairman and Board of Directors. Before passing the gavel to 2023 Chairman of the Board Jason Belcher of FNBT Bank, 2022 Chairman Jennifer Gutai Comella of Hand Arendall Harrison Sale presented the James D. Neilson, Sr., Chairman’s Award for Volunteer Service and the Paul Woolman Ambassador of the Year Award. These awards are
Branden Crosby has been named as the new leader for Warren Averett’s Retail and Consumer Industry Group
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors’Branden Crosby, CPA, CGMA has been named as the new leader for the firm’s Retail and Consumer Industry Group. The Retail and Consumer Industry Group works with more than 400 retail and consumer clients and has proven industry expertise and customized services to help support the ever-changing market forces and challenges affecting retail and consumer companies. From minimizing taxes and retail tax planning compliance to financial statement audits and cash flow
