New Insights on Occupational Fraud
By Amber Hoover, CPA/ABV Senior Valuation Analyst Occupational fraud continues to be a serious problem for many businesses across a wide range of industries. Asset misappropriation is a common type,
Continue ReadingWoehler named Senior by Sponsel CPA Group
Aimee Woehler has been promoted to Senior accountant by Sponsel CPA Group, the company announced. She joined the firm’s Entrepreneurial Services department in 2014. “Aimee’s expertise and devotion to meeting
Continue ReadingSponsel CPA Group promotes Brandon Cangany
Sponsel CPA Group has promoted Brandon Cangany to Senior accountant in its Tax Services department. He joined the firm as a Staff accountant in 2015 after graduating from IUPUI’s Kelley
Continue ReadingThe Real Purpose of Your 401(k) Audit
By Mike Bedel, CPA, MBA, CGMA Partner, Director of Audit & Assurance Services If your company’s 401(k) plan has more than 100 eligible participants, it is large enough that the
Continue ReadingDo I Need a Personal Coach?
By Lisa Purichia Partner, Director of Entrepreneurial Services If you’re the owner of a business, you probably have experienced times where it felt like the people who work for you
Continue ReadingEmployee Spotlight — Brandon Hoge
As a Staff accountant in the Audit & Assurance Services Department, works on audits, reviews, compilations and agreed-upon procedures for clients, primarily closely-held companies in the construction and manufacturing industries,
Continue ReadingCybersecurity: Beware of Sophisticated Phishing Attacks
By Chris Edwards Manager, IT Services Phishing attacks are nothing new, but lately they’ve reached such a level of sophistication that they have even fooled information technology experts. Phishing, which
Continue ReadingCPA Celebration Honorees
The Indiana CPA Society (INCPAS) held their annual CPA Celebration on May 12th. Sponsel CPA Group had several team members recognized for their accomplishments. Emily Campbell and Ryan Hodell were
Continue ReadingAre All Values Created the Same?
By Amber Hoover, CPA/ABV Senior Analyst, Valuation and Litigation Services When valuing a business or partial equity interest in one, the valuation analyst relies on a “standard of value” as
Continue ReadingShould I Fire My Largest Customer?
By Tom Sponsel, CPA/ABV, CFF Managing Partner Everyone who’s ever run a business understands the concept of having a customer who’s more important than the rest. After all, nothing happens
Continue ReadingEmployee Spotlight: Lindsey Anderson
Lindsey Anderson joined the firm in November of 2012, and has become a leader in ensuring the turbulent annual tax season always sees smooth sailing. As a Manager in Tax
Continue ReadingWhat Is Your Continuous Improvement Plan?
Many occupations start out with initial requirements for training or certification. For instance, a Certified Public Accountant (CPAs) needs a master’s degree in accounting, then must study for, take and
Continue ReadingCheck out our billboard!
Sponsel CPA Group has a new billboard up, which you can see on eastbound I-70 near the Emerson Avenue exit. The firm received the signage as part of a fundraising
Continue ReadingOffice will close April 21st
In keeping with company tradition at the close of tax season, the Sponsel CPA Group office will be closed on Friday, April 21st to give our staff a well-deserved break.
Continue ReadingThank You to our team and clients
The partners would like to recognize the incredible members of our team, who have put in many long nights and weekends to ensure all our clients’ needs were fulfilled during
Continue ReadingChanges to Auditing Standards for Going Concern
By Mike Bedel, CPA, MBA, CGMA Partner, Director of Audit & Assurance Services The AICPA Auditing Standards Board (ASB) has updated their standards on the topic of Going Concern. Statement
Continue ReadingInnovation Will Set You Apart!
By Lisa Blankman, CPA Manager, Audit & Assurance Services The concept of innovation is very critical to any organization that wants to grow and evolve. Some business leaders will fall
Continue ReadingEmployee Spotlight – Tom Sponsel
After 40 years in public accounting, Tom Sponsel is a fixture in the Central Indiana business community. He has helped countless people achieve their personal and entrepreneurial dreams. Nearly eight
Continue ReadingSpeed is Key to Success in 2017
By Eric Woodruff, CPA Manager, Audit & Assurance Services Technological advances always bring new opportunities, but also fresh challenges. Just a decade ago, a phone call or an email from
Continue ReadingThank You during tax season
It is our pleasure to serve our many friends and clients during the busy tax season. We very much appreciate your business, and for any referrals you provide. We are
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