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Reynolds Bone & Griesbeck PLC is proud to announce a continuing commitment to Christian Brothers University through the J. G. Griesbeck Memorial Scholarship.  The scholarship is transitioning from an annually-funded scholarship to an endowed scholarship over the next few years working towards a $50,000 endowed scholarship for a student majoring in accounting in the School of Business.  Reynolds Bone & Griesbeck PLC is a Memphis based CPA firm with over 98 years of success providing a wide variety of services including tax, accounting, auditing, risk management, and consulting. RBG has strong ties to Christian Brothers University as a long-standing supporter of students and their success after graduation.

John Griesbeck, managing partner at RBG, was joined by Dr. John Smarrelli, President of CBU, Stephen Crisman, Senior Vice President for Advancement, Stephen Kirkpatrick, Senior Director of Development, and a group of RBG CBU graduates for the official signing ceremony. This endowment reflects the commitment Reynolds Bone & Griesbeck PLC has to Christian Brothers University, their staff, as well as the student base through recruiting and success in the accounting industry.

 

Today Governor Haslam and Univeristy of Memphis President Rudd will announce phase 2 funding for redevelopment of Walker Avenue in front of the Crews Center at University of Memphis. RBG is a proud supporter of the Crews Center pledging $40,000 over 4 years. For a history of our involvement with the Crews Center check out this article.

To help upcoming accountants enter the workforce prepared and polished, The Avron B. Fogelman Professional Development Center and Reynolds Bone and Griesbeck, Memphis CPA firm, have partnered to develop a customized professional development program for U of M Accounting majors.  This new venture, ACT—Accounting Careers of Tomorrow, will be offered for the first time at the RBG headquarters starting in mid-September.

“Our firm wanted to join forces with the Fogelman College of Business and Economics to help upcoming accounting professionals enter the career world well-prepared for its challenges. We believe our future is in tomorrow’s students and this program provides our young professionals a great opportunity to share their experiences about how to successfully enter the accounting field,” said Leslie Bouldin, Chief Operating Officer with RBG. 

Dean Rajiv Grover of the Fogelman College of Business and Economics said, “It’s extremely important for students to graduate from our College with a solid academic foundation, but professionalism is often the key that gives students a competitive advantage in today’s job market. We are pleased to partner with RBG to professionally prepare our students and we hope other firms will follow their lead to foster this initiative.”

ACT, an innovative approach to student development, is comprised of three-module training programs led by RBG professionals.

“Accounting majors who are selected to participate in this program will learn from industry professionals regarding career options in the accounting field, ethics, job preparation skills specific to the accounting industry and networking fundamentals,” said Kathy Tuberville, Director of the Avron B. Fogelman Professional Development Center.  “In addition, the ACT program will qualify as one of four training requirements needed for students to earn our Professional Development Certificate through our new Complete Professional Program, a point of distinction for students as they enter the career world.”

For more information, please contact Anna Michael, Coordinator of FCBE College Relations & Events or visit the Fogelman College of Business and Economics website, www.memphis.edu/fcbe.

Reynolds Bone & Griesbeck PLC is proud to announce a four-year commitment to Memphis based Crews Center for Entrepreneurship at University of Memphis.  The Center is a nurturing environment to support University of Memphis entrepreneurs looking to begin a start-up company or create a new piece of technology.  Reynolds Bone & Griesbeck PLC is a Memphis based CPA firm with over 95 years of success providing a wide variety of services including tax, accounting, auditing, risk management, and consulting; RBG has strong ties to the University of Memphis as a long-standing supporter of students and their success after graduation. 

The Crews Center for Entrepreneurship, at University of Memphis, will be based out of the former Mason’s Lodge at Walker and Patterson.  The building was originally built in the 1950’s and is currently undergoing renovations, which will transform the space into a world-class venture development lab.  Along with flexible office space, the Crews Center for Entrepreneurship has lab areas for prototype development, advanced technological systems, and a conference room for meetings with potential investors and mentors.

John Griesbeck, managing partner at RBG says “As a firm, we believe it is important that we support the universities where we recruit.  I approached our partner group about making a funding commitment to support the Center and believe the project will enhance entrepreneurial activities of the University and the Memphis business community at large.”

In the spirit of spurring technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship in U of M faculty and students, RBG has pledged a $40,000 donation–$10,000 per year, over a period of four years.¬† This gift reflects the commitment Reynolds Bone & Griesbeck PLC has to the University of Memphis, their staff, as well as the student base through recruiting and success in the accounting industry.