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The Memphis accounting and consulting firm Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck (RBG) is pleased to announce that Rebecca Jacobs, CPA has been appointed as a member of the Leadership & Development Committee for Allinial Global. The term for the appointment runs from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019.

Jacobs began her accounting career with RBG as an intern in 2009; she later joined the team full-time in 2011. As a senior tax manager, she is responsible for managing client relationships and performing various tax services, including tax consulting and compliance for partnerships, s-corporations, individuals, fiduciaries, and private foundations. She also functions as a development advisor to tax staff in both formal and informal capacities and works closely with firm interns and new hires.

“I truly consider it an honor to be invited to serve in this capacity,” said Jacobs. “Allinial Global is an invaluable resource to CPAs and accounting professionals across the world and I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to sit on the organization’s Leadership & Development Committee.”

Allinial Global is an association of accounting firms based in North America but connected throughout the world with international members and partners. The organization boasts nearly 200 member firms in over 60 countries. Member firms have access to a broad array of resources and support, including education opportunities, marketing resources, and technical support. 

A 2011 graduate of the University of Memphis, Jacobs holds a Master of Science in Accounting with a Concentration in Taxation. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Christian Brothers University. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Tennessee Society of CPAs (TSCPA). Within the TSCPA, she serves on the Memphis Chapter Scholarship Committee and the Tennessee State Federal Taxation Committee. Jacobs currently lives with her husband and daughter in her hometown of Bartlett, Tennessee. 

The Memphis accounting and consulting firm Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck (RBG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Jared Kirk, CPA to Audit Senior.

“It’s been great having Jared as a part of our team,” said John Griesbeck, CPA, managing partner of RBG. “He is a dedicated and focused professional. We’re excited to watch him take this next step in his career with us.”

Kirk joined the RBG team in 2016 and served as Audit Staff prior to his recent promotion. He works primarily in the manufacturing & distribution and employee benefit plan industries. His particular specialty lies in inventory-based and auto dealer industries.

A 2015 graduate of Delta State University, Kirk holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA). Raised in Horn Lake, Mississippi, Kirk currently resides in Southaven with his wife. He enjoys spending his free time watching sports and traveling.

Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck, PLC has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplaces honor by The Commercial Appeal. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC (formerly WorkplaceDynamics), a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

“Top Workplaces is more than just recognition,” said Doug Claffey, CEO of Energage. “Our research shows organizations that earn the award attract better talent, experience lower turnover, and are better equipped to deliver bottom-line results. Their leaders prioritize and carefully craft a healthy workplace culture that supports employee engagement.”

“It’s certainly an honor to be included on this list of businesses that have distinguished themselves for providing a great work environment for their team members,” said John Griesbeck, CPA, Managing Partner of Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck, PLC. “We believe that putting our people first and providing them the optimal environment in which to thrive will inevitably result in loyalty and growth.”

“Becoming a Top Workplace isn’t something organizations can buy,” Claffey said. “It’s an achievement that organizations have worked for and a distinction that gives them a competitive advantage. It’s a big deal.”

About Energage, LLC
Headquartered in Exton, Pa., Energage (formerly known as WorkplaceDynamics) is a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools that help leaders to unlock potential, inspire performance, and achieve amazing results within their organizations. The research partner behind the Top Workplaces program, Energage has surveyed more than 50,000 organizations representing well over 17 million employees in the United States.

On Saturday, November 10, RBG competed in the 7th Annual Chili Cook Off Benefiting The Exceptional Foundation of West Tennessee. 

Proceeds from the Chili Cook-Off are a significant source of funding for the programs at the Exceptional Foundation of West Tennessee. The Exceptional Foundation strives to meet the social, recreational, and continued educational needs of individuals of all ages that have intellectual disabilities.

RBG is proud to have been part of the event. Our team won Most Spirited! 

On May 24^th, Reynolds Bone & Griesbeck PLC (RBG) representatives had the opportunity to attend a meeting of the lecture series put on by the Paul W. Barret, Jr. School of Banking. The event featured three-time Olympic medalist Elana Myers Taylor and Olympic gold medalist Kikkan Randall. The reception that followed was sponsored by RBG.

“We were honored to be a part of this fantastic event,” said John Griesbeck, Managing Partner. “The lecture series put on by the Paul W. Barret, Jr. School of Banking is always thrilling. It was wonderful to meet Ms. Taylor and Ms. Randall and an inspiring to hear them speak.”

The Paul W. Barret, Jr. School of Banking is an independent, non-profit school. All members of the school’s Board of Regents are executives in the banking and financial services industries. The school’s stated mission is “to provide an adult learning experience for the career-oriented individual in commercial banking or a related financial services industry business.” To learn more, visit https://barret.ws.

As the Lecture Reception Sponsor for the 2018-2020 season, Reynolds Bone & Griesbeck is looking forward to hosting many more such events. 

On August 28, RBG Connects hosted a cocktails, conversations, and guest lecture event at Chickasaw Country Club. Guest lecturer Roquita Coleman-Williams—leader, philanthropist, and author of Storealities: A Collection of Stories by Empowering Women to Empower Women—spoke about both her book and her professional journey.

Coleman-Williams is recognized as a leader in business nationally and internationally. She has been awarded Memphis Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40, Super Women in Business, and Rising Star of North American Railroads. She is best known for advocating for diversity and gender inclusion in transportation workforces across North America. She has permanently changed the landscape in industries where women hold less than 5% of the leadership roles. Coleman-Williams currently resides in Memphis, Tennessee with her husband and two sons.

“It was a delight to have Mrs. Coleman-Williams join us at this event, and enlightening to listen to her story,” said Charlotte Henderson. “The RBG Connects events are always inspiring, and this one was certainly no exception to that.”

RBG Connects, an affiliate of Reynolds Bone and Griesebeck PLC, regularly hosts events with the aim of “connecting women leaders for today and tomorrow.” The theme of the August 28 gathering was “End[ing] Summer on a High Note.”

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

Kennedy initially worked with the RBG team as an audit intern. She now joins the firm fulltime as tax staff. In this role, she fulfills various tax assignments for both individual clients and businesses.

“We’re very pleased to have Thames joining the team permanently,” said John Griesbeck, CPA, RBG Managing Partner. “We got to know her well throughout the course of her internship. She proved herself to be a hardworking and capable professional—she is a great addition to our firm.” 

A graduate of Mississippi State University, Kennedy earned a Bachelor of Accountancy in 2017 and a Master of Professional Accountancy in 2018. She is affiliated with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Tennessee Society of CPAs (TSCPA). Raised in Ridgeland, Mississippi, Kennedy currently resides in Memphis, Tennessee.

 

Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck, PLC (RBG) is pleased to announce the addition of David Craig, CPA, JD to their professional team.

Craig joins the RBG team as a tax director in the firm’s Tax Department. He is responsible for managing and delivering tax consulting, tax compliance, and tax provision services for RBG’s manufacturing, distribution, family office and real estate clients.

“We’d like to extend a very warm welcome to David,” said John Griesbeck, CPA, RBG Managing Partner. “We consider him an exciting new addition to our team and look forward to watching his extensive experience benefit both our clients and teammates.”

A graduate of the University of Memphis, Craig holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. After completing his undergraduate studies, he went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the university’s Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. Craig is currently licensed as a CPA in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Georgia and as an attorney in Tennessee. He is affiliated with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA), and the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA). Raised in Memphis, Craig currently resides in nearby Cordova, Tennessee. 

Memphis accounting and consulting firm Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck (RBG) is pleased to announce the promotions of Rebecca Jacobs, CPA and Hunter Stock, CPA, JD.

“Rebecca and Hunter’s client dedication has really paid off,” said John Griesbeck, CPA, managing partner of RBG. “Their hard-working nature lends itself to the culture at RBG and I offer them my full congratulations on their promotions.”

Jacobs started with RBG as an intern in 2009 and joined the team full-time in 2011 after graduating from University of Memphis. As a Tax Manager, she offers tax consulting and compliance services for partnerships, S-corporations, individuals, fiduciaries, and private foundations. Jacobs also functions as a development advisor to tax staff in both formal and informal capacities and works closely with firm interns and new hires, supervising much of the orientation process. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Tennessee Society of CPAs (TSCPA). Jacobs currently lives in Bartlett with her husband, Seth, and their daughter, Vivian. An active member of Bartlett United Methodist, Rebecca teaches Kindergarten Sunday school classes. In her free time she enjoys traveling, reading, and listening to music.

A graduate of University of Memphis, Stock joined RBG in 2013. As a tax senior, he is involved in all aspects of tax compliance and planning for individuals, estates, gifts, and trusts, as well as all types of business entities. His background as an attorney and CPA uniquely positions him to be able to assist high net worth individuals, trustees, and other taxpayers plan for the future.He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Tennessee Society of CPAs (TSCPA), and the Tennessee Bar Association. He currently resides in Bartlett, Tennessee with his wife, Emily, and their two children, Daniel and Jacob.

Accelerate Leadership Conference Attendees Conquer Scavenger Hunt

Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck held their annual Accelerate Leadership Conference this past May. 

Students were divided into teams for a Memphis-themed scavenger hunt. A current staff member drove teams of 3-4 students to the Memphis landmarks they found by deciphering the clues that were given to them. The teams had 2 hours to solve the clues and get a photo or video taken at the appropriate spot. There were also additional points awarded for extra activities at some of the spots.

Team Peabody was the winning team which included Connor, Claire, Madison and Misti. Charlotte Henderson was their RBG driver for the day. 

Congratulations team!