Allinial Global

We are pleased to announce that the following members have been appointed to the 2025 Global Executive Board: Michael Breit – EisnerAmper Alyssa Martin – Weaver Sean McFerson – Windes Kip Plowman, CPA – Cherry Bekaert Tony Sacre – Bentleys Australia and Bentleys New Zealand Nimesh Shah – Blick Rothenberg Craig Stanmore – Enspira Financial Dave Stonesifer – Herbein + Company, Inc. Christophe Velut – WALTER FRANCE Jim Wallace – BPM LLP As we look ahead to 2025, our theme of Empowering Excellence serves as both a guiding principle and a call to action. These incredible leaders embody that spirit, bringing diverse perspectives, strategic insights, and a shared commitment to advancing our member firms globally. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Kurt Gresens, CPA, CMA, and Jérôme Rüfenacht for their invaluable service and leadership. Their contributions have left a lasting impact on our association. Please join us in congratulating and supporting our newly appointed Global Executive Board members. Together, we’re #empoweringexcellence and continuing to make Allinial Global the premier choice for accounting firms and clients worldwide. #agstrong #agproud #agempoweringexcellence

Fueled by an extraordinary year of Driving Success, we are proud to introduce a bold new theme for 2025: Empowering Excellence. This year, we’re focusing on how collaboration, support, and shared wisdom can help us overcome challenges and reach our fullest potential. By empowering each other, we can unlock new possibilities, elevate our achievements, and soar beyond what we ever thought possible. Let’s rise together and make 2025 a year of unparalleled excellence.

🌟 Cheers to a New Year of Opportunities and Growth! 🌟 As we close the chapter on 2024, we reflect on the incredible strides our member firms have made in elevating the accounting profession. Together, we’ve navigated challenges, embraced innovation, and celebrated accomplishments that have paved the way for even greater achievements. The new year brings fresh opportunities to build on this momentum—continuing to grow, inspire, and strive for excellence. We’re excited about what lies ahead and look forward to helping our members achieve new heights in their journeys. Here’s to making 2025 a year of empowerment, collaboration, and transformational success. Wishing everyone in our Allinial Global family and beyond a Happy New Year filled with purpose, progress, and celebration! 🎉

As we wrap up our ‘Tis the Season to Lead series, we’re excited to spotlight Culley Summers, a partner at Wipfli and a champion of Change Leadership. In a profession that’s constantly evolving, Culley recognizes that leadership isn’t just about setting a vision—it’s about inspiring teams to overcome change fatigue and embrace transformation. Through his journey with AG NEXT Accelerate, Culley has refined his leadership style, applying consistent strategies to navigate change and empower his team to thrive in a dynamic environment. In his Q&A, Culley shares: ➡️ Why Change Leadership is critical to the profession’s future. ➡️ How curiosity fuels innovation and drives personal growth. ➡️ A breakthrough moment from AG NEXT Accelerate that reshaped his approach. Culley’s insights remind us that true leadership is about creating thoughtful, structured solutions and inspiring others to grow. As always, the link to the full Q&A will be in the comments!

🎄 ‘Tis the Season to Lead: Meet Ryan Swiderski 🎄 This holiday season, we’re spotlighting leaders who are shaping the future of accounting. This week, we’re introducing Ryan Swiderski, a partner at Wipfli and a champion of immersive mentorship. Ryan’s leadership shines in how he rolls up his sleeves to guide his team through real-world challenges. Through AG NEXT Accelerate, Ryan has sharpened his leadership style, blending bold decision-making with emotional intelligence to inspire collaboration and drive growth. 🔥 In his Q&A, Ryan shares: Misconceptions about leadership in accounting Ways mentorship drives collaboration and growth Insights into his biggest breakthrough from AG NEXT Accelerate The link to his full Q&A will be in the comments! #agstrong #agproud #agdrivingsuccess

🕎 Wishing a Joyous Hanukkah to All Who Celebrate! 🕎 As the Festival of Lights begins, we recognize this special time of hope, perseverance, and togetherness. May these eight nights bring warmth, love, and meaningful moments with family and friends. From all of us at Allinial Global, Happy Hanukkah!

Congrats to one of our newest member firms, AcoBloom International®, for their outstanding achievements at the ACCA India Employer Conference 2024! 🏆 ACCA Approved Professional Development Partner 🏆 ACCA Best Place to Work for ACCA Students, Affiliates, and Members This recognition is a testament to AcoBloom’s dedication to fostering professional growth and creating a workplace that empowers excellence. Kudos to Rajat Chawla, Vipin Sachdeva, Richa Juneja, and their entire team for this well-earned recognition! #agstrong #agproud #agdrivingsuccess

As the holiday season brings its unique cheer, we want to take a moment to thank you for being part of our Allinial Global community.    Our offices will be closed from December 23 to December 27 so that our team can spend quality time with loved ones. However, rest assured that we’ll be keeping an eye on our inboxes to ensure your needs are met during this time. We will resume regular office hours on Monday, December 30.    Thank you for another incredible year of collaboration. We look forward to achieving even greater success together in 2025.

Fantastic Friday News! We have a new strategic partnership with Thomson Reuters® Confirmation, a powerful digital solution trusted by more than 16,000 audit firms. Say goodbye to the hassle of paper confirmations with a fast, efficient, and secure centralized platform that enables you to manage the entire confirmation process in one place. Reducing the audit confirmation process from weeks to days, Thomson Reuters ® Confirmation cuts costs by more than half and streamlines workflows with automated follow-ups and status updates. Check your inbox for great member-exclusive benefits, and if you have any questions, contact Lara Fornea Joseph, Karrance Leung, Harsh Jogani, or Sandeep Shrestha! #agstrong #agproud #agdrivingsuccess

Exciting news from member firm Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC (RBG)! As of November 1, RBG has acquired SCOTT AND POHLMAN, P.C. (S&P), one of the leading firms in the Mid-South area. With over a hundred years of history, Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC is one of the oldest accounting firms in Memphis, and its founders were some of the first CPAs licensed in Tennessee. This strategic expansion will bolster their ability to serve both businesses and individuals with an enhanced suite of accounting, tax, and advisory services. Congrats to Skeet Haag and his entire team, and welcome to the Allinial Global family, Greg Pohlman and his team! We look forward to #drivingsuccess with you! #agstrong #agproud #agdrivingsuccess