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Sponsel CPA Group Opens Bloomington Office

Thursday, April 26th, 2012

Sponsel CPA Group is proud to announce the opening of its first branch office in Bloomington. Liz Hemmelgarn, a Senior in the Tax Services department, will manage the office, which is located at 507 Woodscrest Dr., Bloomington.

In just three years since its founding, Sponsel CPA Group has grown to become one of the largest accounting firms in Indianapolis.

“I am so honored the partners have entrusted me to head up this new office, and start writing the next chapter in the Sponsel CPA Group story,” Hemmelgarn said. “We look forward to bringing our client-focused accounting services to the Bloomington business community.”

Sponsel CPA Group taps Lisa Blankman

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

Lisa Blankman Joins Tax and Audit & Assurance Services Departments

Lisa Blankman has joined Sponsel CPA Group as a staff accountant. She will work in both the Tax and Audit & Assurance Services departments.

A Greensburg native, Blankman received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Marian University in 2011. At Sponsel CPA Group, she will work on federal and state taxation issues, individual taxes, audits, compilations and reviews.

“Exceptional young accountants like Lisa Blankman represent the future of our proud profession,” said Managing Partner Tom Sponsel. “I am extremely pleased to add such high-caliber talent to what is already one of the finest accounting teams in Indiana.”

Mike Bedel named Indiana CPA-PAC Trustee

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Mike Bedel named Indiana CPA-PAC Trustee Manager in Sponsel CPA Group Audit & Assurance Services

Mike Bedel, a veteran CPA and MBA, has been named a Trustee with Indiana CPA-PAC. Bedel is a Manager with Sponsel CPA Group in the Audit & Assurance Services department.

Indiana CPA-PAC is the sole political action committee in the state on behalf of CPAs, and supports the campaigns of state legislature candidates who represent the best interests of the profession.

A native of Louisville, Ky., Bedel received bachelor’s and MBA degrees from the University of Dayton. He has also served on the Indiana CPA Society Leadership Cabinet for the past two years.

“I am humbled and honored to be given this trust by my fellow Hoosier CPAs,” said Bedel. “I pledge to work with the Indiana CPA-PAC to uphold the high standards of our profession.”

Maulik Khatadia Joins Sponsel CPA Group

Monday, December 12th, 2011

Maulik Khatadia Joins Audit & Assurance Services

Sponsel CPA Group is proud to announce the addition of Maulik Khatadia to its Audit & Assurance Services department.

Khatadia has public accounting experience working with financial institution, real estate and health care clients at a major firm. He received his B.S. in accounting with a minor in forensic accounting from Indiana State University, where he also earned his Masters in Business Administration. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

Khatadia is a member of the American Institute of the Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and Alpha Kappa Psi, a professional business fraternity.

As part of the Audit & Assurance Services team, Khatadia will help businesses and organizations implement financial controls to mitigate risk, increase profitability and ensure compliance.

“I’m very excited to add such an immensely talented young professional to the Sponsel CPA Group staff,” said Managing Partner Tom Sponsel. “Maulik will further bolster what is already one of the strongest accounting teams in all of Indiana.”

Sponsel CPA Group welcomes Jeremy DeWinter

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Jeremy DeWinter Joins Audit & Assurance Services

Sponsel CPA Group is pleased to announce the addition of Jeremy DeWinter as a Senior in its Audit & Assurance Services department.

DeWinter has a great deal of experience in public accounting, with extensive work compiling and reviewing financial information as well as providing federal and multi-state tax compliance and consulting services to corporations and individuals. His breadth of experience includes work in professional services, real estate, retail, manufacturing and other industries.

As part of the Audit & Assurance Services team, DeWinter will help businesses and organizations implement financial controls to mitigate risk, increase profitability and ensure compliance.

Born in Mishawaka, Ind., DeWinter earned B.S. and M.A. degrees in accounting from Ball State University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Indiana CPA Society and the Emerging Leaders Alliance of the ICPAS.

“Jeremy is a top recruit, and we’re very lucky to have attracted such a fine candidate to join our firm,” said Managing Partner Tom Sponsel. “He will be a terrific asset on the Sponsel CPA Group auditing team.”