Have a safe Spring Break
Spring officially arrives Monday, March 20 and many area schools are holding their Spring Break in the weeks ahead. Please have safe travels and a well-deserved break for those going
Continue ReadingTax deadline is April 18
The IRS tax filing deadline for individuals is April 18. Our staff is in high gear preparing returns for our clients. We can better serve you the sooner you get
Continue ReadingSponsel CPA Group hires Jack Hiatt
Sponsel CPA Group has hired Jack Hiatt as a Staff Accountant in its Tax Services department. He is a recent graduate of Marian University with a double major in Accounting
Continue ReadingGuard Against IRS Tax Scams
By Josie Dillon, CPA Manager, Tax Services For the average person, getting a threatening phone call from the IRS would stoke a great deal of fear and anger. But many
Continue ReadingEmployee Spotlight – Jared Duncan
Jared Duncan served an internship at Sponsel CPA Group in 2012 while attending Marian University. Based on his very successful stint, it was no surprise when he was tapped to
Continue ReadingEmployee Benefit Plans: Pitfalls and Benefits
By Bill Barks, CPA Director of Employee Benefit Plan Services Why do we offer Employee Benefit Plans (EBP) to our workers? It’s a seemingly simple question with a multifaceted answer.
Continue ReadingIndiana Identity Protection Program
The state Department of Revenue will again implement its Identity Protection Program in preparation for the 2017 tax season. These measures can help stop or deter tax fraud. The program
Continue ReadingLila Casper joins Sponsel CPA Group
Lila Casper has joined Sponsel CPA Group as a Staff Accountant in its Audit & Assurance Services department. She has two years of experience in public accounting. Her duties will
Continue ReadingWhen You DON’T Need an Audit
By Mike Bedel, CPA, MBA, CGMA Partner, Director of Audit & Assurance Services [email protected] There are many compelling reasons to have an audit performed on your financial statements. But there
Continue ReadingLeaders: Do You Have a Vision?
By Mike Bedel, CPA, MBA, CGMA Partner, Director of Audit & Assurance Services If you’re the leader of any organization, one of your most critical responsibilities is to have a
Continue ReadingEmployee Spotlight: Jason Thompson
As one of the founding Partners of Sponsel CPA Group, Jason Thompson has led the firm’s Valuation and Litigation Services department since inception, helping clients find innovative solutions to challenging
Continue ReadingThe Annual Report Card
By Liz Belcher, CPA Manager, Tax Services The start of a new year is a time when students generally receive a report card outlining their progress and shortcomings. As you
Continue ReadingFull-time staff grows again
Sponsel CPA Group is pleased to welcome two new Staff accountants, Lila Casper and Jack Hiatt. Casper, a CPA who is returning to Indiana and has two years of public
Continue ReadingSeasonal interns have also been added
Two new interns have joined the firm to start 2017, and will stay with us until the end of the busy season. Dalton Mudd and Vince Ravotto are both students
Continue ReadingNew tax rates for Indiana counties
A number of Hoosier counties have adjusted their local income tax rates. Employers in these areas will need to update their payroll withholding records accordingly. Here are the new rates,
Continue ReadingSponsel CPA Group 2017 Tax Pocket Guide now available
The 2017 updated version of our Tax Pocket Guide is now available! Click here to open or download.
Continue ReadingCEO, Where Is Your Time Best Spent? Part 2
By Lisa M. Purichia Partner, Director of Entrepreneurial Services & Employee Benefit Plan Services (Part 2 of 2) In last month’s article, we talked about why it’s important for the
Continue ReadingEmployee spotlight: Beth McGraw
Beth McGraw joined the firm five years ago, and has since made an impact in the Entrepreneurial Services department. She specializes in QuickBooks Desktop and Online consulting, bookkeeping services, preparing
Continue ReadingWhen Great Customer Service Is Not Enough
By Eric Woodruff, CPA Manager, Audit & Assurance Services In today’s fast-moving world of instant and universal communications, the old standards for customer service no longer apply. It used to
Continue ReadingDeremiah joins firm
Lisa Deremiah has joined the firm focusing on building new relationships in the business community. Lisa is a veteran in cultivating business relationships with a long list of successful mutually
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