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Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck Thanks Latest Intern Class

We have had an amazing class of interns throughout the spring semester and want to take an opportunity to appreciate their hard work. These talented individuals were a vital part of our tax and audit departments for the past few months. The strain would have been felt in each area if it weren’t for their dedicated efforts. 

“It’s been an absolute pleasure to see these interns grow into their roles in our firm,” said Skeet Haag, managing partner of RBG. “We are thankful to each of these young adults for their hard work. I look forward to seeing these students progress in the accounting profession.” 

Matt Sullivan spent his internship supporting the audit team. Sullivan has been named to the Dean's Honor Roll at the University of Mississippi where he is pursuing his degree. 

Anjila Khatiwada served on the audit team during her time with RBG. Khatiwada is the recipient of the Academic Excellence Award, Provost Scholarship, and is a brand ambassador for the Patterson School of Accountancy at Ole Miss. She is pursuing a degree at the University of Mississippi. 

Taylor Wallace joined the team in January and worked in the tax department. Wallace is pursuing a degree at Mississippi State University and plans to attend graduate school. 

Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck truly appreciate these wonderful new professionals and the work they did for us the last few months. We wish them well in whatever they do and we know they’ll do great work wherever they set their minds to it. 

If you’d like to learn more about our internship opportunities, click here [https://rbgcpa.com/careers]. 

Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC Announces New Audit Senior

The Memphis accounting and consulting firm Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC (RBG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Nation to audit senior.   

A professional in the accounting field since 2015, Nation joined the RBG team in 2020 and began working in the firm’s Audit Department. His primary focus is on serving clients in the manufacturing & distribution and dealership sectors. In 2015, Nation graduated magna cum laude from Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor of Accountancy. He is in pursuit of his CPA designation and has passed all four parts of the CPA exam. Formerly a resident of California, Nation currently lives in Hernando, Mississippi. 

“It is my pleasure to congratulate Chris on this exciting promotion,” said Skeet Haag, CPA, managing partner of RBG. “In the course of his time with us, he has proven himself to be hard working and eager to learn. I look forward to watching his promising career unfold.”

Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC is a premier CPA and advisory firm known for providing high-quality tax, accounting, auditing, and advisory services to a wide variety of clients. By investing in the next generation of professionals, RBG will continue its 104 year history of challenging and inspiring our people and clients to achieve their goals while creating lasting legacies. 

Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC Announces New Promotions

Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC (RBG) is pleased to announce the promotions of Ross Braswell, CPA, Hunter Stock, CPA, JD, Elizabeth “EA” McCarty, CPA, Connor Shannon, CPA, and Mitch West, CPA.

A long-time member of the RBG team, Braswell joined the firm in 1994. With this promotion, he moves from firm technology manager to financial controller. Stock joined the RBG team in 2013 as tax staff and served as tax senior and tax manager before stepping into his new role, tax senior manager. McCarty, Shannon, and West joined RBG in 2018, 2019, and 2020, respectively, serving in the audit department. With their promotions, all three take on the responsibilities of audit senior.

“These promotions make for a very exciting time at RBG,” said Skeet Haag, CPA, managing partner of RBG. “All of these professionals have displayed dedication and hard work and we are excited to see them take the next step in their careers. We are confident they will continue to provide exceptional service in their new roles.”

Braswell attended Southern Methodist University, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater and a Bachelor of Art in English. He went on to study at the University of Memphis, graduating with a Master of Accountancy. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Tennessee Society of CPAs (TSCPA). Braswell is a native of Memphis and currently lives in the city with his wife, Cathy.

Stock earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2007. He went on to study at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, earning a Juris Doctor in 2011. He is a member of the AICPA, the TSCPA, and the Tennessee Bar Association. Stock currently lives in Bartlett, Tennessee with his wife, Emily, and their two children.

An alumna of Mississippi State University, McCarty earned a Bachelor of Accountancy in 2018 and a Master of Professional Accountancy in 2019. She is affiliated with the AICPA and the TSCPA. Raised in Tupelo, Mississippi, McCarty currently lives in Memphis.

Shannon studied at Arkansas State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 2018 and a Master of Accountancy in 2019. He currently lives in Memphis with his wife, Ali.

A graduate of Mississippi College, West earned a Bachelor of Finance in 2016 and a Master of Business Administration in 2017. Originally from Batesville, Mississippi, he now lives in Memphis with his wife. 

Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC Named a Memphis Top Workplace

Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC (RBG) is pleased to announce that the firm was recently named to Commercial Appeal’s list of the Memphis Top Workplaces for 2020. 

“We are honored to be included on Commercial Appeal’s list of top workplaces for 2020 for the 8^th consecutive year—especially considering the unique circumstances of this year” said Skeet Haag, CPA, managing partner of RBG. “I am proud of the way RBG has continued to provide an excellent work environment throughout an exceptionally tough year for many.” 

Each year, Commercial Appeal determines the top Memphis workplaces, developing a list that includes public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Employees can nominate their workplace via a 24-question survey that examines a variety of areas, including bosses, benefits, jobs, and areas where the organization stands out. Visit commercialappeal.com to view this year’s list in full. 

“We believe that the best way to provide outstanding service to our clients is to provide an outstanding workplace for our team members,” explained Haag. “Our high employee retention rate and a long list of satisfied clients attest to the fact that this plan is working.”

 
Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC is a premier CPA and advisory firm known for providing high-quality tax, accounting, auditing, and advisory services to a wide variety of clients. By investing in the next generation of professionals, RBG will continue its 104 year history of challenging and inspiring our people and clients to achieve their goals while creating lasting legacies.

Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC Announces New Team Members

Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC (RBG) is pleased to announce the return of Philip Brassell, CPA and Jared Kirk, CPA to their professional team. 

Brassell originally served RBG from 2017 to 2019. He spent one year as a corporate income tax accountant before returning to the firm as a senior tax accountant. In this role, his responsibilities include reviewing individual, trust, and partnership tax returns, preparing tax accruals for large corporations, preparing multinational corporate tax returns, and preparing and reviewing depreciation calculations. Kirk was a member of the RBG team from 2016 to 2019. He left to gain additional experience in both private and public accounting and now returns to RBG as an audit manager. He currently works in the manufacturing & distribution, nonprofit, and employee benefit plan industries. 

“I am very pleased that Philip and Jared have chosen to return to RBG,” said Skeet Haag, CPA, managing partner of RBG. “I am excited to see how the experience they gained outside of the firm has enhanced their ability to serve their clients and work with their colleagues.” 

In 2016, Brassell graduated from Mississippi College with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. He went on to attend the University of Mississippi, earning a Master of Accountancy in 2017. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) And the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA). Brassell lives in Jackson, Mississippi with his wife, Bailee. 

Kirk studied at Delta State University, graduating in 2015 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. He is currently affiliated with the AICPA and the TSCPA. Kirk resides in Southaven, Mississippi with his wife. 

Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC Announces New Audit Staff

Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC (RBG) is pleased to announce the addition of Christopher Nation to their professional team. 

Nation joins the firm’s audit team. He works primarily with clients in the dealership and manufacturing and distribution sectors. A professional in the accounting field since 2015, Nation most recently worked as a senior assurance associate. He also previously served as a specialist in the U.S. Army. 

A magna cum laude graduate of Azusa Pacific University, Nation holds a bachelor degree in Accounting. He currently lives in Hernando, Mississippi. 

“It is my pleasure to welcome Chris to the RBG team,” said Skeet Haag, CPA, managing partner of RBG. “I am excited to have Chris joining our Audit Department and look forward to working with him.”

Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC Announces New Audit Staff

Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC (RBG) is pleased to announce the addition of Mitch West, CPA to their professional team. West joins the firm’s financial institutions team as an audit staff.   

West attended Mississippi College, earning a bachelor’s degree in Finance in 2016 and a Master of Business Administration in 2017. Prior to joining RBG, Mitch worked for the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance as a Bank Examiner. Originally from Batesville, Mississippi, West and his wife currently live in Memphis. 

“I am excited to extend a warm welcome to Mitch as he joins the RBG team,” said Skeet Haag, CPA, managing partner of RBG. “He is an exciting addition to our team and I look forward to seeing his experience and talent benefit both our clients and staff.” 

Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC Announces New Audit Staff

Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC (RBG) is pleased to announce the addition of Amy Snyder to their professional team. 

Effective August 24, 2020, Snyder joined RBG as an audit staff. This is not her first time working for the firm as she completed both an audit and a tax internship with RBG in 2019. Additionally, she gained valuable accounting experience completing internships with two private companies in 2018.  

Snyder attended the University of Memphis, graduating in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and in 2020 with a Masters in Accounting. 

“I am pleased that Amy chose to start her professional career with RBG,” said Skeet Haag, CPA, managing partner of RBG. “As an RBG intern, she consistently displayed a passion for her work and an eagerness to learn, both of which are key core values of RBG. I am thrilled to welcome her fulltime.”

Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC Announces New Audit Staff

Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC (RBG) is pleased to announce the addition of Hunter Wooley to their professional team. 

Effective August 12, 2020, Wooley joined RBG as an audit staff. While working as an intern during the 2019 busy season, Wooley got to know RBG well.” 

A graduate of the University of Mississippi, Wooley earned a Bachelor of Accountancy in 2019 and a Master of Accountancy in 2020. Raised in Ripley, MS, Hunter currently lives in Memphis, TN. 

“I am happy to welcome Hunter to our fulltime audit team,” said Skeet Haag, CPA, managing partner of RBG. “His eagerness and ability to learn make him an excellent addition to our firm.” 

Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC Announces New Associate

Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC (RBG) is pleased to announce the addition of Tonya Holifield to their professional team. 

Effective August 10, 2020, Holifield has joined RBG as a family office associate. She brings with her more than 15 years of experience in various roles at both small businesses and large corporations. She specializes in family office accounting, payroll, and financial preparation and reporting. 

A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, Holifield holds a Bachelor of Science in English with a Minor in Business. Originally from Greenwood, MS, Tonya and her husband currently reside in Eads, TN. 

“It is a pleasure to welcome Tonya to the RBG team,” said Skeet Haag, CPA, managing partner of RBG. “Her vast experience and skill set are a great fit for RBG’s strategic initiatives.”