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Galen Monroe has been a member of the Sponsel CPA Group family for over three years now. He joined the firm in September of last year, shortly after graduating from

In this month’s newsletter, you’ll learn the difference between management and leadership, how to set mutual expectations, what to do when communication breaks down and more!

By Eric Woodruff, CPA, CCIFP Partner, Director of Audit & Assurance Services ewoodruff@sponselcpagroup.com Managers are usually considered leaders within a business, but the difference between managers and leaders is more

By Liz Belcher, CPA Senior Manager, Tax Services lbelcher@sponselcpagroup.com A workplace is a melting pot of diverse experiences, expectations, perspectives and personalities. Therefore, you can’t always expect everyone to share

By Lindsey Anderson, CPA Manager, Tax Services landerson@sponselcpagroup.com  We’ve all had a communication breakdown, whether it was an email battle, a text-off or a brief, uncomfortable in-person encounter in passing.

Kevin Cosman joined Sponsel CPA Group last winter as a Staff Accountant and was recently promoted to Senior in the Audit & Assurance Services department. He is a CPA with

In this month’s newsletter, read about family succession planning, how to avoid retirement anxiety, the importance of embracing the holiday season and more!

By Jason Thompson, CPA/ABV, ASA, CFE, CFF Partner and Director of Valuation and Litigation Services jthompson@sponselcpagroup.com Like any successful entrepreneur, most business owners look upon their company as not just

By Liz Belcher, CPA Manager, Tax Services lbelcher@sponselcpagroup.com As COVID-related disruptions continue and the economy keeps shifting, you’re probably not in the most comfortable headspace to focus on your personal

Jo-Ann Lewandowski has been serving Sponsel CPA Group since the firm was born. A Manager in Retirement Plan Services, she focuses on serving clients in managing their benefits packages, retirement

By Tom Sponsel, CPA/ABV, CFF Managing Partner tsponsel@sponselcpagroup.com Given all the noise — vaccines, supply chain disruptions and political upheaval — you may not hear the holiday bells ringing at the moment.

In this month’s newsletter, you can learn how to delegate, understand why it’s vital to ask questions, meet one of our oldest clients and more!

By Lisa Purichia Partner, Director of Accounting Services & Retirement Plan Services lpurichia@sponselcpagroup.com Every good manager knows that the key to improving productivity is to hire talented people with skillsets

By Eric Woodruff, CPA, CCIFP Partner, Audit & Assurance Services ewoodruff@sponselcpagroup.com Many students don’t want to raise their hand in class, as they think asking questions is a sign of

By Tom Sponsel, CPA/ABV, CFF Managing Partner tsponsel@sponselcpagroup.com Among other things, COVID has made us realize what we take for granted. One example is going out for dinner or drinks. We’re used

Now celebrating its centennial, Smock Fansler Corporation has contributed greatly to the growth of Indianapolis. Founded by Kenneth Smock in 1921, the company started as a small trucking and excavating

In this month’s newsletter, learn how to become a thought leader, meet one of our clients, read about our firm’s namesake and more!

By Liz Belcher, CPA Senior Manager, Tax Services lbelcher@sponselcpagroup.com Today, the business world looks like an alternate dimension compared to 2019. With companies operating in cyberspace and hosting virtual events

By Tom Sponsel, CPA/ABV, CFF Managing Partner tsponsel@sponselcpagroup.com A person of influence within a company is like a great basketball player, inspiring their team members to bring their A-game to the court.

Since its birth way back in 1898, Kennedy Tank & Manufacturing Company, Inc. hasn’t stopped growing. In fact, Indianapolis Business Journal recognized it in its 2019 list of the top