PLANNING FOR RECOVERY TOPS GLOBAL ACCOUNTING GOALS

HALL, KISTLER & COMPANY LLP SEIZES NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP CLIENTS PROSPER AT THE DAWN OF GLOBAL RECOVERY

HALL,KISTLER & COMPANY LLP, a leading accountancy and business advisory firm in Canton, Ohio, met with fellow financial professionals in New York City from 24^th – 27^th October. Managing Partner, Mike Eberhart, CPA, CVA was joined by nearly 200 delegates representing 90 independent accounting firms from around the world. The speakers and discussions focused on the diverse political, economic, and financial issues relating to businesses worldwide and the challenges and opportunities within the global marketplace in these turbulent times.

 “It is important to us that we are able to offer our clients advice that will help them thrive in the competitive and ever-changing global marketplace,” said Eberhart. “In order for our clients to prosper outside our territory, we must be able to advise on legislative and business issues worldwide. The BKR annual conference had a truly global perspective and provided invaluable information on the particular issues that face all businesses involved in cross-border activities.”

The four day agenda also incorporated a broad range of technical and management topics that gave pro-active advice on high impact marketing, technology trends, foreigners doing business in the U.S., and how international accounting standards will impact the profession. Keynote speaker and guest was Dr. William Freund, Chief Economist Emeritus with the New York Stock Exchange, who gave a powerful message on the state of the U.S. financial system and what’s ahead for the global economy.

“For all BKR member firms, the need to provide clients with expert and up-to-the-minute information on worldwide business issues is essential,” said Bob Rothenberg, chairman of BKR International and senior partner of London chartered accountants, Blick Rothenberg. “Our partners must be able to advise their clients on where the best opportunities exist, even if it is outside their home territory. This year’s BKR annual conference clarified the current landscape of global business and how we, our businesses and our clients, are impacted by the global economy. Now more than ever, it is essential that our business decisions are made with a global perspective, while always ensuring that our profession sends a message of credible and independent expertise to the business world.”  

About BKR International

BKR International is a leading global association of independent accounting and business advisory firms representing the expertise of more than 135 member firms with over 300 offices in over 70 countries around the world. For more information visit: www.bkr.com.

Stan R. Arner, CPA Selected to Chair BKR International Manufacturing Committee - February 11, 2009

Stan R. Arner, CPA and partner at Hall, Kistler & Company LLP has been selected to a two-year term to chair the U.S. Manufacturing Committee for BKR International, effective immediately.  BKR International is a leading global association of independent accounting and business advisory firms representing the expertise of more than 135 member firms with over 300 offices in over 70 countries around the world who provide accounting, taxation, and business services.  The mission of the Manufacturing Committee is to exchange information and resources for the purpose of improving members’ understanding of the manufacturing industry, and enhancing everyone’s ability to provide unique consulting and support services to their clients.

Stan has over 40 years in the accounting industry including serving as managing partner at his own firm before joining Hall, Kistler & Company LLP in 2002.  He is highly skilled in providing accounting; auditing, tax and management consulting services for a wide variety of publicly held and closely held companies in the fields of manufacturing, construction, land development, transportation, financial services, retail, and publishing.  Management services have included analysis of financial information, business valuations, forecasts and projections and succession planning.  He has served and continues to serve as an advisor to the Board of Directors of closely held companies.  He has also served as Chief Financial Officer of a manufacturing company with thirty locations whose stock was traded on AMEX.

Stan earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Kent State University and received his CPA Certification in 1968.  He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants where he has served as past director and vice president; and the Institute of Business Appraisers.

Extremely active in civic affairs, Stan has served three years on the President’s Advisory Committee at Stark State College.  Stan is also a member of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Development Committee and CEO Group; he is a Member of the Board and Finance Committee of Pathway Caring for Children; and a member of the Jackson-Belden Chamber of Commerce.  Past associations include the operation and budget committee of the regional American Heart Association.

Hall, Kistler & Company LLP Promotes Sarah J. Yost to Senior Accountant - February 9, 2009

Sarah J. Yost has been promoted to the position of Senior Accountant at the CPA and management-consulting firm, Hall, Kistler & Company LLP.

After interning at Hall, Kistler & Company LLP in the spring of 2005, Sarah graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Mount Union College and was hired on as a full time staff accountant.  She practices in the areas of accounting, audit, and tax for clients in the Oil and Gas and Not-for-Profit industries.  She also has experience in preparing 1040’s as well as bankruptcy workouts.

Sarah is a member of the Ohio Society of CPA’s and is on the board of Women’s Initiative Network (WIN).  She is a 2008 graduate of Spotlight Stark County and is a member of the National Cabinet of Mount Union Women, the Girl Scouts of the Great Trail Council, the Canton College Club, and volunteers for the Canton Palace Theater’s Annual Auction.

QuickBooks ProAdvisor - Certification Awarded to Three at Hall, Kistler & Company LLP - December 3, 2008

Hall, Kistler & Company LLP, the Certified Public Accounting and management-consulting firm based in downtown Canton, is proud to announce that Supervisor; Mary Beth Rinehart, CPA, and bookkeepers Rebecca Alessandro and Kelley Auvil have completed  comprehensive QuickBooks training courses and exams and are now certified as QuickBooks ProAdvisors.  They will work with small businesses to get them started on QuickBooks set-up, training, troubleshooting and assisting in the move from whatever current accounting method is being used to QuickBooks. 

New Hire - Roxanne R. Bosh - October 29, 2008

Roxanne R. Bosh has joined the CPA and management-consulting firm, Hall, Kistler & Company LLP, as a staff accountant. Bosh will concentrate in the areas of Bookkeeping and General Accounting. After graduating from Stark State College of Techonology in 2005, Bosh worked in various accounting positions for a local company. She has experience in individual income tax preparation, investment monitoring and payroll.

Karen M. Brenneman Selected to Chair - July 7, 2008

Karen M. Brenneman, CPA, MT and tax partner at Hall, Kistler & Company LLP has been selected to a three-year term to chair the U.S. Tax Committee for BKR International. BKR International is a leading global association of independent accounting and business advisory firms representing the expertise of more than 135 member firms with over 300 offices in over 70 countries around the world who provide accounting, taxation, and business services. The mission of the Tax Committee is to exchange information and resources for the purpose of improving the management of the tax practice, developing its people, staying current on new standards, regulations and technology, and providing superior service to clients. Karen has over 25 years of knowledge in the areas of compliance and consulting for tax, accounting and management advice. She also has considerable knowledge dealing with Corporations, state and local corporate tax and retirement planning. As the Tax Partner, Karen's responsibilities involve consulting on tax saving strategies including charitable giving, retirement planning and estate and gift planning. She also covers the areas of acquisitions, reorganizations and succession planning for closely held companies. Karen earned both her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and her Master of Taxation from The University of Akron. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants. Actively involved in the community, Karen is on the finance committee of the Stark Development Board and is a member of the 15th class of Leadership Stark County. She serves as treasurer for the CYC recreation center; sits on the endowment committee for Stark State Technical College; is a Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce member, and is an active Canton Rotarian where she is currently Community Avenue Chairperson. In her spare time, Karen enjoys spending time with her family and sailing her sailboat on Atwood Lake.

Hall, Kistler & Company LLP is a full service certified public accounting and consulting firm based in downtown Canton, Ohio. Founded in 1941, HK currently employs over 30 professionals; led by seven partners, making them one of the largest locally owned CPA firms in the Canton area. HK was the first certified public accounting firm in the Akron/Canton area to be approved for public company audits by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Membership in BKR International is yet another way Hall, Kistler & Company provides solid answers to clients who are committed to the global marketplace.

Keith A. Arner is Recognized as YStark's Twenty under 40! - June 18, 2008

Hall, Kistler & Company LLP, the Certified Public Accounting and management-consulting firm, is pleased to announce that partner, Keith A. Arner, CPA, CVA was recognized as one of Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce's YStark!'s Twenty under 40! This noteworthy event recognizes Stark County's best and brightest young leaders who are making a positive impact and working to make Stark County the kind of place that is a destination for young professionals. The inaugural class was recognized at a June 11th ceremony where each recipient was given a commemorative award created by local artists based on their individual accomplishments. They were also profiled in a full color tab produced by the local paper, The Canton Repository. Hall, Kistler & Company LLP is a full service certified public accounting and consulting firm based in downtown Canton, Ohio. Founded in 1941, HK currently employs over 30 professionals; led by seven partners, making them one of the largest locally owned CPA firms in the Canton area. HK was the first certified public accounting firm in the Akron/Canton area to be approved for public company audits by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Hall, Kistler is a proud member of BKR International; BKR International is a leading global association of independent accounting and business advisory firms representing the expertise of more than 135 member firms with over 300 offices in over 70 countries around the world.