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Sep 27, 2011
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Sep 27, 2011
The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC) has chosen Joel Perez, Audit Partner at Padgett Stratemann, to serve as Co-Chair of the Leadership San Antonio (LSA) Class 37 Steering Committee. Perez, along with Anamaria Suescun-Fas... read more
Jul 1, 2011
Leasing has long been a financing option for entities to obtain office space, equipment, and other assets. Currently under United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, a lease is evaluated to determine whether it is an operating lease or ... read more
Jun 18, 2011
Audits Aren't Just for Accounting
Featured in: M.D. News Austin MagazineBy: Cyndi Mergele, SPHR, P.I.
Health care organizations are fraught with compliance audits that include Office of Inspector General RAC, MIC and ZPIC audits.
Most of us are also fa... read more
Jun 10, 2011
Variety of Apps and Devices Available for People on the Go
Featured in the San Antonio Business JournalBy: Landon Ross, CPA
There are numerous methods a company can use in order to keep track of business mileage, ranging from simplistic to very sop... read more
May 27, 2011
Being Proactive About HR Audits Could Spare Legal Headaches
Featured in the San Antonio Business JournalBy: Cyndi Mergele, SPHR
Is your organization in compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974, the Fair Labor Standards... read more
Apr 26, 2011
Padgett Stratemann is donating 20 Dell Latitude D630 laptops with Windows XP, computer bags, and docking stations to leading non-profits in Austin, San Antonio and the surrounding areas as part of its bi-annual computer donation program.
In la... read more
Apr 13, 2011
Aim High & Let ‘Em Fly, the ninth annual Boy Scouts of America Alamo Area Council charity sporting clays tournament benefiting ScoutReach, an in-school scouting program serving over 3,300 at-risk youth, is scheduled for May 12, 2011 at the Natio... read more
Mar 28, 2011
By: Melissa Kelley, CPA and Bill Dimick, CPAPadgett, Stratemann & Co., L.L.P.Featured in San Antonio Manufacturers Association Weekly Tidbits On-line.
The due date for franchise tax returns is right around the corner - May 16. We ... read more
Mar 15, 2011
by Tamarind PhiniseeFeatured in San Antonio Business JournalMarch 15, 2011
Last month, the IRS announced a second special voluntary disclosure initiative - called the 2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative (OVDI) - to encourage individuals... read more
Mar 14, 2011
Diana J. Weeks, Human Resources Consultant Supervisor for Padgett, Stratemann & Co., L.L.P., San Antonio and Austin, has received a Certified Benefits Professional (CBP®) designation from WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals, a not-for-p... read more
Mar 11, 2011
By Tamarind PhiniseeFeatured in the San Antonio Business JournalFriday, March 11, 2011
The rules and guidelines about U.S. taxation and foreign assets have become a hot topic among local attorneys and their clients as many individuals from Mexico... read more
Feb 15, 2011
A slew of new breaks are now available on common expenses for some growing companies.
By Eileen P. Gunn featured on Entreprenuer.comFebruary 15, 2011
Entrepreneurs might find tax time a bit less taxing this year and next due to some new writ... read more
Feb 1, 2011
Regulations, tight budgets pose challenges for the sector
by Antoinette Alexanderfeatured in WebCPAFebruary 1, 2011
Tightening federal regulations for nonprofits, coupled with a weak economy that has led to funding uncertainties, have meant grea... read more
Dec 28, 2010
Padgett, Stratemann & Co., L.L.P. (PS&Co.) has selected 19 leading non-profits out of over 215 who applied from the Austin, San Antonio, and surrounding areas to receive 36 Dell Latitude D630 laptops with Windows XP through a computer donation pro... read more
Nov 19, 2010
City releases audit of Fleet Services department in wake of scrap-tire fiasco
By Jordan SmithThe Austin ChronicleNovember 19, 2010
At long last, the city has released the results of an outside audit of "selected internal control review procedures" of th... read more
Nov 1, 2010
Padgett, Stratemann & Co., L.L.P. (PS&Co.), and the firm's partners and clients, are donating 40 Dell Latitude D630 laptops with Windows XP to leading non-profits in Austin and San Antonio as part of its bi-yearly program.
PS&Co. is accepting... read more
Oct 10, 2010
Padgett, Stratemann & Co., LLP (PS&Co.), one of Texas' premier CPA and business advisory firms, is ranked by Accounting Today Magazine as the third largest CPA firm in the Southwest.
"We have been growing steadily in recent years and are excited ... read more
Oct 5, 2010
Padgett, Stratemann & Co., L.L.P. (PS&Co.) is proud to announce the firm is being recognized as one of the elite 25 "Best of the Best Accounting Firms" by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA). PS&Co. is receiving this prestigious honor for its ... read more
Aug 20, 2010
Padgett, Stratemann & Co., LLP (PS&Co.), one of Texas' premier CPA and business advisory firms, announces an office expansion in Austin designed to set the stage for its rapid growth plans over the next several years. The firm's new location a... read more
Aug 10, 2010
Padgett, Stratemann & Co., LLP (PS&Co.), one of Texas' premier CPA and business advisory firms, announces the firm ranks as the 101st largest CPA firm in the nation, according to INSIDE Public Accounting's (IPA) Top 100 report. IPA's ind... read more
Jun 10, 2010
On May 5, 2010, PS&Co. sponsored the Aim High and & Let 'Em Fly Boy Scout Charity Sporting Clays Tournament. Over 220 shooters enjoyed an afternoon of friendly competition, dinner, auction, and awards. The Rick Cavender Band provided entertainment... read more
Jan 20, 2010
Adopt-A-Family Program - Giving in the Spirit of Generosity
San Antonio, TX - Every year, we hear about a family that has fallen on hard times due to recent loss of employment or an unforeseen financial hardship. Whatever the reason, we tr... read more
Oct 22, 2009
More than 70 volunteers from Padgett, Stratemann & Co. participated in several projects across San Antonio as part of the annual United Way's Days of Caring event held on October 1-3. PS&Co. associates joined more than 2,000 people, includin... read more
Oct 22, 2009
The Austin office of Padgett, Stratemann & Co., L.L.P. (PS&Co.), one of Texas' premier CPA and business advisory firms, is pleased to announce its partnership with the Capital Area Food Bank. To kick-off the initiative, PS&Co. donated $15,000 ... read more
Oct 22, 2009
Padgett, Stratemann & Co., L.L.P. (PS&Co.) is proud to announce the firm has been named to Inside Public Accounting's "Best of the Best" firms list for 2009. PS&Co. was recognized for its wise management and superior operational performa... read more
Aug 5, 2009
Jim Carter, Dana Gasparek, Vicky Lockwood, and Joel Perez, Jr. became partners of the firm on August 1, 2009.
Jim Carter, CPA, has more than 23 years experience in all phases of the accounting profession. He is involved with tax compliance a... read more
Jun 8, 2009
The Austin and San Antonio offices were both recognized as one of the Best Places to Work for 2009 in their respective cities. The award recognized the Firm's positive working environment in providing team members the ability to balance work an... read more
May 13, 2009
For the fourth year, PS&Co. was the title sponsor for the "Aim High and Let 'em Fly" Boy Scout Charity Sporting Clays Tournament. Over $100,000 was raised to benefit Scoutreach, an in-school scouting program for at-risk youth.
The Tournam... read more
Feb 27, 2009
Interns at San Antonio-based Padgett, Stratemann & Co. LLP (PS&Co.) are giving back to kids with special needs. Teaming up with Kinetic Kids, the 2009 intern team is assisting with the non-profit's Lose the Training Wheels Bike Camp, a program des... read more
Feb 24, 2009
San Antonio-based Padgett, Stratemann & Co. LLP (PS&Co.), one of the largest CPA and business advisory firms in Texas, has named Gregg Kosterlitzky as its newest tax partner. In his new role, Kosterlitzky will advise clients across many industries... read more
Feb 21, 2009
The North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce has named PS&Co. consulting partner Ray Berend as the chairman of its 2009 board. Berend has been an active member and contributor to the North Chamber for over a decade. Under his leadership, Bere... read more
Dec 12, 2008
Members of San Antonioís construction community have established a new fund honoring the planned retirement of Jim Martin, the assistant superintendent of Northside Independent School District (NISD). The endowed fund will benefit the school distri... read more
Aug 15, 2008
For more than 16 years, Ray Berend has served as the managing partner of locally based accounting firm Padgett, Stratemann & Co. LLP. Now Berend is turning over the ship to a new captain: John Wright. Berend, 63, says the move is part of a planned lea... read more