Gary Moss has joined Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly) as a Director in the Risk Advisory and Internal Audit Services practice. With more than 25 years providing healthcare advisory and internal audit services, Moss will focus on expanding Baker Tilly’s national presence in health care.

“Gary’s significant health care and internal audit experience will help Baker Tilly to address the growing needs of our health care clients and in particular, the regulatory impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,” said Christine Anderson, CPA, CITP, Managing Partner – Assurance at Baker Tilly.

Moss’s clients have included acute care hospitals, integrated delivery systems, physician groups, outpatient clinics, critical access hospitals, home health agencies, assisted living facilities, health insurance plans, and other health care entities across the US. In addition to working with a large, national accounting and consulting firm, Moss led the internal audit function for a large health care system for five years. His in-depth experience includes risk assessments, revenue cycle management, Meaningful Use compliance, business process analysis, due diligence, and financial reporting.

Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 125 countries, with more than 24,000 professionals. The combined worldwide revenue of independent member firms exceeds $3 billion

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Baker Tilly International,announced that it has launched a global research project on succession planning and is inviting owners of privately held and family businesses to participate via an online succession survey. Geoff Barnes, CEO and President at Baker Tilly International comments:

“Such is the scale of impending succession that the way in which the ownership of these businesses is transferred will determine not just the wealth of the individual and family involved, but the future prosperity of the economies in which they operate.

“Many of those retiring currently have no exit strategy and need to understand the many complex family, individual, and business issues that must be addressed in the succession process if they are to realise the best value possible for their business,” he said.

Business owners who would like to take part in the research can access the succession survey, which should take around 15 minutes to complete.

Those completing the survey will receive a copy of Succession Planning, a Baker Tilly International guide for closely held and family businesses.

Baker Tilly International is the world’s eighth largest network of independent accounting and business advisory firms, by combined fee income of its independent members.Every day, over 24,000 people in 149 member firms in 125 countries provide accountancy and business services to entrepreneurial, growing businesses and corporates worldwide.

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Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly) is pleased to announce that it has been named one of the National Top 150 Workplaces by WorkplaceDynamics.

Tim Christen, Chairman and CEO of Baker Tilly stated, “It is important to us that our employees know they are highly valued and that we are creating an environment where they are able to perform at their personal and professional best. It is an honor that our employees recognize Baker Tilly as a top workplace.”

The survey was conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, LLP, the leading on-demand employee survey provider, in conjunction with 30 leading regional newspapers. Baker Tilly participated in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the Minneapolis Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces 2012 programs. Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 125 countries, with more than 24,000 professionals. The combined worldwide revenue of independent member firms exceeds $3 billion.

The Top Workplaces program accurately reflects the opinions of employees through measurement of engagement, organizational health and employee satisfaction. The survey is utilized year after year by human resource professionals and C-suite executives nationwide as the gold standard in internal measurement of organizational health and employee satisfaction.

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Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly) is pleased to announce that it has been named one of the National Top 150 Workplaces by WorkplaceDynamics.  The survey uses a proprietary set of 22 questions to rank companies. The survey data showed that employees most want to work at companies with high levels of organizational health. Companies that set a clear direction for their future; execute well; and bring real meaning to work are the healthiest.

The National Top Workplaces list was determined solely by feedback gathered through an objective employee survey. The survey was conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, LLP, the leading on-demand employee survey provider, in conjunction with 30 leading regional newspapers. Baker Tilly participated in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the Minneapolis Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces 2012 programs.

Founded in 2006, WorkplaceDynamics is the fastest-growing employee survey provider in the United States. Based on their “on-demand” employee survey, last year they surveyed more than 5,000 organizations, polled 1.7 million people and handled over a million employee responses.

Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 125 countries, with more than 24,000 professionals. The combined worldwide revenue of independent member firms exceeds $3 billion.

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Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly) recently welcomed John Salza as a Principal in charge of tax accounting methods.  Salza is an attorney with more than 18 years of public accounting experience. For the last seven years, he was a tax partner with a national accounting firm leading its tax accounting methods practice.

In this role, Salza lends his expertise to tax engagements across Baker Tilly’s industry practices.The addition of Salza’s services expands Baker Tilly’s Strategic Tax practice and particularly complements its repairs and maintenance offering.

John’s impressive experience in tax accounting methods, transaction cost advisory, and DPAD/section 199 enhances the Valued Business Advisor role that we have with our clients,” Kelly Toole, Baker Tilly Tax Managing Partner, said. “It’s unique in the middle market.”

With nearly 1,500 employees, Baker Tilly provides a wide range of accounting, tax, and advisory services. Ranked as one of the top 20 largest firms in the country*, Baker Tilly serves clients from offices in Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York, Washington DC, and throughout Wisconsin.

Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 125 countries, with more than 24,000 professionals. The combined worldwide revenue of independent member firms exceeds $3 billion.

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United Athletes Foundation (UAF) has formalized a partnership with Great Lakes Capital Fund (GLCF), in collaboration with Baker Tilly, to create the UAF/GLCF $100 Million Housing Tax Credit Equity Fund.

UAF provides financial literacy education to their members and members of communities across the country. The partnership with Great Lakes Capital Fund, and collaboration with Baker Tilly, will allow UAF to take financial literacy a step further into affordable housing and community redevelopment. The goal is to help hardworking people have a real chance at becoming a home-owner.

UAF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created in 2008 by a group of professional athletes who understood their unique role in improving the lives of both the athlete fraternity and society in its entirety. To date, there are more than 100 professional athletes associated with the foundation including members of the NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA and professional boxing.

With nearly 1,500 employees, Baker Tilly provides a wide range of accounting, tax, and advisory services. Ranked as one of the top 20 largest firms in the country*, Baker Tilly serves clients from offices in Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York, Washington DC and throughout Wisconsin.

Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 125 countries, with more than 24,000 professionals. The combined worldwide revenue of independent member firms exceeds $3 billion.

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Baker Tilly International, the world’s eighth largest network of independent accounting and business advisory firms, today announced that it has launched a global research project on succession planning and is inviting owners of privately-held and family businesses to participate via an online succession survey.

Business owners who would like to take part in the research can access the succession survey, which should take around 15 minutes to complete.

Those completing the survey will receive a copy of Succession Planning, a Baker Tilly International guide for closely held and family businesses. They will also receive, early this year, a copy of the report based on the survey findings, supplemented by high-level analysis and commentary, which will provide valuable insight into the succession planning challenges in the United States and allow global comparisons.

The closing date for submissions is February 28.

“Succession planning is a key issue for businesses in the United States of America and around the world; in the next decade an unprecedented number of owners will retire, leading to a massive shift in wealth, ownership and control,” said Geoff Barnes, CEO & President at Baker Tilly International.

“Such is the scale of impending succession that the way in which the ownership of these businesses is transferred will determine not just the wealth of the individual and family involved, but the future prosperity of the economies in which they operate.

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Five of the top ten Information Technology government contractors are current clients of Baker Tilly, according to the recently released Federal Computer Week annual ranking of the top General Services Administration (GSA) IT 70 contractors.

Baker Tilly’s specialization in government contract accounting, pricing, proposal preparation, contract management, compliance, government audit support, business system, and dispute support services allows government contractors and their legal counsel to maximize their federal market opportunity and minimize risk. To learn more about Baker Tilly’s GCAS service offerings, visit bakertilly.com/governmentcontractors.

Tony Fuller, Baker Tilly‘s GCAS Practice Lead comments:

“Companies doing business with the Government face a number of unique business challenges, including achieving success in a complex procurement system and maintaining compliance with ever-changing Federal regulations. We congratulate our clients on their success and look forward to maintaining our strong working relationship.”

With more than 1,400 employees, Baker Tilly provides a wide range of accounting, tax, and advisory services. Ranked as one of the top 20 largest firms in the country*, Baker Tilly serves clients from offices in Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York, Washington DC, and throughout Wisconsin.

Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 125 countries, with more than 24,000 professionals. The combined worldwide revenue of independent member firms exceeds $3 billion.  Of the top 25 contractors, Baker Tilly’s Government Contract Advisory Services (GCAS) team has worked with more than half including manufacturers, resellers, system integrators and other professional services firms. The 14 Baker Tilly GCAS supported clients have a combined total of over $4.6 billion in annual GSA IT 70 sales.

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Five of the top ten Information Technology government contractors are current clients of Baker Tilly, according to the recently released Federal Computer Week annual ranking of the top General Services Administration (GSA) IT 70 contractors.

“Companies doing business with the Government face a number of unique business challenges, including achieving success in a complex procurement system and maintaining compliance with ever-changing Federal regulations. We congratulate our clients on their success and look forward to maintaining our strong working relationship,” said Tony Fuller, Baker Tilly‘s GCAS Practice Lead.

With more than 1,400 employees, Baker Tilly provides a wide range of accounting, tax, and advisory services. Ranked as one of the top 20 largest firms in the country*, Baker Tilly serves clients from offices in Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York, Washington DC, and throughout Wisconsin.

Of the top 25 contractors, Baker Tilly’s Government Contract Advisory Services (GCAS) team has worked with more than half including manufacturers, resellers, system integrators and other professional services firms. The 14 Baker Tilly GCAS supported clients have a combined total of over $4.6 billion in annual GSA IT 70 sales.

Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 125 countries, with more than 24,000 professionals. The combined worldwide revenue of independent member firms exceeds $3 billion.

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Accounting and advisory firm Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP announced that John Middleton, JD, LL.M, has joined the firm as an international tax manager in its Minneapolis office.

Middleton’s practice will focus on providing clients in a variety of industries with international tax services, including compliance, research and consulting. Middleton has worked in public accounting since 2006, including experience with Big 4 accounting firms in both California and Minnesota. He also has experience working with clients on tax issues related to mergers and acquisitions.

Baker Tilly Virchow Krause is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 125 countries, with more than 24,000 professionals. The combined worldwide revenue of independent member firms exceeds $3 billion.

A member of the Minnesota and Hennepin County bar associations, Middleton is a graduate of the College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, and holds a J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, and an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C

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Tammy Barboni, Chief Marketing Officer at Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly) was recently selected by the ranking committee of ExecRank as a “Top Private Company Marketing Executive” for 2012. The rankings are the result of 2 years of research and feedback from evaluation committees and top Chief Marketing Officers that yielded an algorithm to rank Marketing Executives based on their performance in 24 key areas.

Barboni provides leadership, management and strategic direction to the development, implementation and execution of the firm’s marketing plan in order to establish a strong market presence. Barboni has more than 20 years experience as a marketing professional in professional services. Prior to that, Barboni worked in the advertising and PR industries.

ExecRank evaluated over 15,000 Private Company Marketing Executives this year to rank only the top 250. 2012 has seen a heavy focus on social media marketing, as well as engagement strategies that break through the clutter and show a positive return on investment. This year also saw many marketing executives releasing their own book with top tier book publishers, this, and other forms of thought leadership factored heavily into these rankings as well.

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According to the recently released Federal Computer Week annual ranking of the top General Services Administration (GSA) IT 70 contractors, five of the top ten Information Technology government contractors are current clients of Baker Tilly.

“Companies doing business with the Government face a number of unique business challenges, including achieving success in a complex procurement system and maintaining compliance with ever-changing Federal regulations. We congratulate our clients on their success and look forward to maintaining our strong working relationship,” said Tony Fuller, Baker Tilly‘s GCAS Practice Lead.

Of the top 25 contractors, Baker Tilly’s Government Contract Advisory Services (GCAS) team has worked with more than half including manufacturers, resellers, system integrators and other professional services firms. The 14 Baker Tilly GCAS supported clients have a combined total of over $4.6 billion in annual GSA IT 70 sales.

Baker Tilly’s specialization in government contract accounting, pricing, proposal preparation, contract management, compliance, government audit support, business system, and dispute support services allows government contractors and their legal counsel to maximize their federal market opportunity and minimize risk. To learn more about Baker Tilly’s GCAS service offerings, visit bakertilly.com/governmentcontractors.

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Tammy Barboni, Chief Marketing Officer at Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly) was recently selected by the ranking committee of ExecRank as a “Top Private Company Marketing Executive” for 2012. The rankings are the result of 2 years of research and feedback from evaluation committees and top Chief Marketing Officers that yielded an algorithm to rank Marketing Executives based on their performance in 24 key areas.

Barboni provides leadership, management and strategic direction to the development, implementation and execution of the firm’s marketing plan in order to establish a strong market presence. Barboni has more than 20 years experience as a marketing professional in professional services. Prior to that, Barboni worked in the advertising and PR industries.

“I am honored by this recognition and proud of the Baker Tilly marketing team. We have worked passionately to build a collaborative and innovative team at Baker Tilly,” said Barboni. “Their talent and creativity has allowed us to develop strong, integrated B2B marketing programs, contributing to the firm’s growth and position as a Valued Business Advisor. This recognition speaks volumes about the team’s contributions to the firm and the progress we’ve made.”

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With more than 1,400 employees, Baker Tilly provides a wide range of accounting, tax, and advisory services. Ranked as one of the top 20 largest firms in the country*, Baker Tilly serves clients from offices in Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York, Washington DC, and throughout Wisconsin.

Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly) is pleased to announce Charlie Judy has joined the firm as its Chief Human Resources Officer.

“We are pleased to have Charlie join the Baker Tilly leadership team in this important role,” said Timothy L. Christen, Chairman and CEO of Baker Tilly. “As a professional services firm, our people are key to our success. Charlie has broad experience in evolving human resource departments to play strategic roles in organizations. His leadership will allow us to continue to be recognized as a best place to work by our employees and be Valued Business Advisors to our clients.”

Judy will provide strategic direction and operational leadership to the firm’s Human Resource function. He is responsible for managing all aspects of human resources operations while delivering talent management practices that support a meaningful and lasting career experience for Baker Tilly’s partners, principals, and employees.

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Baker Tilly Virchow Krause (Baker Tilly) has published an educational article addressing the updates to SSAP No. 101 and the question and answer document adopted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).

In the article, Baker Tilly explains the main changes to SSAP No. 101, including the tax loss contingency model, three-component admissibility calculation, and modified tax-planning strategy. Observations regarding the Q&A document affecting each of these areas are also included. The full article is available online.

SSAP No. 101 is the Statement of Statutory Accounting Principles No. 101, Income Taxes, A Replacement of SSAP No. 10R and SSAP No. 10 and was effective January 1, 2012. It establishes statutory accounting principles for current and deferred federal and foreign income taxes and current state income taxes.

On December 12, Baker Tilly will hold a complimentary year-end webinar to help finance executives fully understand these accounting principles. Specialists will discuss the updates to SSAP No. 101 and the Q&A document clarifications. Advance questions may be submitted through the registration form.

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Accounting and advisory firm Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP announced that John Middleton, JD, LL.M, has joined the firm as an international tax manager in its Minneapolis office.

A member of the Minnesota and Hennepin County bar associations, Middleton is a graduate of the College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, and holds a J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, and an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C.

Middleton’s practice will focus on providing clients in a variety of industries with international tax services, including compliance, research and consulting. Middleton has worked in public accounting since 2006, including experience with Big 4 accounting firms in both California and Minnesota. He also has experience working with clients on tax issues related to mergers and acquisitions.

Baker Tilly Virchow Krause is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 125 countries, with more than 24,000 professionals. The combined worldwide revenue of independent member firms exceeds $3 billion.

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Five of the top ten Information Technology government contractors are current clients of Baker Tilly, according to the recently released Federal Computer Week annual ranking of the top General Services Administration (GSA) IT 70 contractors.

Baker Tilly’s specialization in government contract accounting, pricing, proposal preparation, contract management, compliance, government audit support, business system, and dispute support services allows government contractors and their legal counsel to maximize their federal market opportunity and minimize risk. To learn more about Baker Tilly’s GCAS service offerings, visit bakertilly.com/governmentcontractors.

Tony Fuller, Baker Tilly‘s GCAS Practice Lead comments:

“Companies doing business with the Government face a number of unique business challenges, including achieving success in a complex procurement system and maintaining compliance with ever-changing Federal regulations. We congratulate our clients on their success and look forward to maintaining our strong working relationship.”

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By Kalen Smith, Big4 Blogger

Baker Tilly has announced that it is resigning from its role as auditor of Safeland. They said that they have faced a conflict of interest that could not be resolved.

Baker Tilly has said that there is evidence that a director involved in the case may have misappropriated funds. They allegations against the director have not been proven, but have still led to a conflict of interest. This prompted Baker Tilly to resign as auditor of the property developer. Baker Tilly hasn’t elaborated on why the situation was a conflict of interest.

Safeland observed a series of fraudulent transactions near the beginning of October. The transactions amount to nearly £1.25 million. Approximately half of the misappropriated funds occurred before the end of March. Some of the funds have already been recovered and the firm expects to recover the rest by the end of the year.

Baker Tilly declined to comment on the matter. A representative from Safeland has stated that the executive is on vacation and unable to answer any questions.

Safeland reported the fraudulent transactions to Reuters on October 11, stating that the discovery hasn’t effected their course of business.

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Baker Tilly Consulaudit (Bologna, Italy) has merged with Revisa, an audit firm based in Bolzano, the German speaking province of Italy. The new entity will be known as Baker Tilly Revisa.

“The new alliance with our colleagues from Bolzano enhances our ability to provide audit and professional accounting service to major Italian companies, in particular those looking to expand internationally,” says Maurizio Godoli, Baker Tilly Consulaudit’s chairman. “The alliance also gives us an important German speaking capability, complementing our existing Italian, French and English language capabilities.”

Baker Tilly Revisa has offices in Bologna, Bolzano, Genoa, Milan, Rome, Turin and Verona.

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I recently placed a candidate in a considerably lower level role than I normally do. Most of my recruiting assignments are for senior level positions with experienced executives. It’s always personally rewarding to enhance someone’s career, both professionally, financially and personally, but this recent placement gave me a different buzz. One I remember liking from earlier in my own career. It’s the great feeling of making a difference in someone’s life, probably one they’ll always remember and knowing I helped create a turning point in their careers.

This also put me in mind of experiences placing  candidates coming directly out of Big 4 for the first time. I did my fair share of these transitions in the good old pre-IPO, pre-SOX days, circa mid-late 1990’s. Hard to believe the many changes that have occurred since, from Enron to the great recession. The one thing that hasn’t changed though is how young talent feels, making the leap of faith from a public accounting firm to private industry. I’m quite sure attorneys and accountants struggle with some of the same questions when leaving the world of prominent law firms and the Big 4. After all, they’ve been groomed for success and high expectations, pitted against their peers for recognition, fostered in an environment of similar professionals; all hard working, bright and ambitious up and comers. Some see a clear path towards partnership while others dread yet another busy season.

And then someone like me comes along – whispering in their ear of opportunity, title, compensation increases, the chance to have a more structured lifestyle. Maybe they’ll work just as hard, after all I believe cranking out the hours is just ingrained in the Big 4 psyche. Regardless of the inducement, there comes a time when the right opportunity hits a nerve and the considerations of change come into play.

What makes transitioning out of Big 4 so different? In addition to their accounting firm experience usually being their first role out of a college they were recruited from, there’s the comfort level of professional commonality and equality. Everyone starts off in a comparable position, with similar skills and education. Everyone is working towards the same goal. Expectations are set and met; there are mentors and an established pattern for growth.

It’s no wonder the thought of leaving the prestigious society created in their firms is such a difficult decision. Here the CPA can rely on mentorship, interesting work and variety. Their peers share the same workload, similar challenges and are bound together in a culture of hard work and long hours. And even though they have worked with and alongside their clients, going to work for them is a completely different ball game. Contemplating submitting their work for the Auditors to review, getting involved in everything from journal entries to financials and often a big challenge in learning how to motivate and lead non professional staff.  Leaving the cocoon of a big 4 environment is a daunting proposition and let’s face it – Managers and Partners will always encourage their star performers to stay.

Despite all the inducements to stay (excluding the long hours!), Big 4 talent often does make it’s way into the private sector. Most do it successfully, embracing private industry, thriving in new challenges and learning how to lead and motivate. Transitioning into the corporate world is almost a right of passage. Their talent is welcomed and embraced whichever side of the fence they ultimately choose.

Cindy Cremona, CPC has over twenty years experience as an Executive Recruiter. Her main focus is in Accounting and Finance, primarily placing senior level roles for clients mainly in the technology sectors.

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We are seeking an Strategic Tax Partner for the Milwaukee office.

Responsibilities:

• Building and supporting a strategic tax team and capabilities with a focus on Accounting Methods.
• Provide recommendations for business and process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client’s operations, processes, and business objectives.
• Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service.
• Actively participate in business development efforts to include working collaboratively with partners and marketing professionals to target and build relationships with client prospects.
• Manage, supervise, train and lead the staff through counsel, guidance and coaching. Evaluate performance and work efforts; participate in performance appraisal process.
• Manage engagements and projects in order to achieve specific revenue and profit objectives and deliver designated engagement realization
  through the management of the client’s budget, invoicing for time incurred and collecting fees billed.
• Invest in professional development through active participation in training sessions and networking events both internally and externally.
• Demonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude and high ethical standards.

See the complete job description here…

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Baker Tilly Virchow Krause is offering current college undergrads an opportunity to spend
just one day (July 19, 2012) at BTVK’s offices to achieve three key goals:

1. Learn more about Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, which is ranked as one
of the top 20 largest public accounting and advisory firms in the United States

2. Be considered early for the firm’s 2013 Internship Program

3. Be considered early for full-time opportunties!

Successful candidates will be:

• be a declared accounting major graduating with 150 hours in 2013 or 2014

• have a preferred GPA of at least a 3.2

• be actively involved in extracurricular activities to include athletics,
employment, professional organizations or community service

What is Spend A Day with Baker Tilly”?

It is a one-day, interactive program designed to provide current and future accounting majors
insight into the culture and atmosphere of a successful accounting and advisory
firm.

By participating, you’ll have an opportunity to:

• explore careers in public accounting,
• learn about our clients and how we help them,
• engage in a team building activity,
• network with associates of all levels,
• discover opportunities offered to jump start your  career through our internship program and more!
• Spend A Day with Baker Tilly is a rewarding, educational, and fun program. Come join us!

The annual Spend a Day with Baker Tilly will be held in our Madison office on July 19, 2012 (for other offices see below).

“BTVK’s principles of integrity, passion, and stewardship guide our behavior and help us strive for excellence in our work. We believe investing in our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve benefits all of us. Join us this summer to learn and understand about an organization that truly believes we realize our potential by helping you realize yours! ”

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume to be considered. We will be accepting resumes until June 1, 2012.

The program is being held (as far as we can see) in these different locations

Madison WI,  https://jobs-bakertilly.icims.com/jobs/4848/job

Appleton, WI, https://jobs-bakertilly.icims.com/jobs/4846/job

Southfield, MI https://jobs-bakertilly.icims.com/jobs/4851/job

Milwaukee WI https://jobs-bakertilly.icims.com/jobs/4847/job

Chicago IL https://jobs-bakertilly.icims.com/jobs/4849/job

Minneapolis MN https://jobs-bakertilly.icims.com/jobs/4850/job

This looks like a great opportunity for accounting grads to gain some deep insights into how a top
accounting firm works and also get into the game early for internships and potential jobs upon graduation.

But hurry, resumes have to get to Baker Tilly by June 1^st, 2012

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Due to the continued growth of our Tax & Assurance Practice, we are currently interviewing Tax Managers. With over 30 years of service in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, our practice is recognized as a leader in providing accounting, audit and tax services to premier companies in the government contracting, technology, commercial and residential real estate development and management, construction, law firms, retail and other professional services firms. As Senior Auditor you will work with a select group of professionals aligned, in an entrepreneurial environment, to provide clients solutions to help them meet their tax and accounting compliance requirements. As a Tax Manager you may be involved in a variety of professional services including:

• Tax consulting for transactions and deal structuring
• Tax compliance and consulting for C Corporation, S Corporation, Partnership and Individual
• Tax research and analysis for corporate and Pass-through entities
• Preparation and review of income tax provisions for US and international companies
• State and local tax planning, including DC franchise taxes
• Personal property tax reduction review

Click here for the full job description…

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Salesforce.com Implementation Consultant

Baker Tilly Virchow Krause’s values of integrity, passion and stewardship define us as an organization and an employer. We recognize that our approach, strategy and culture are driven by our people. Their focus and commitment has resulted in Baker Tilly Virchow Krause being ranked as one of the top 20 largest public accounting and advisory firms in the United States and our offices consistently earning “best place to work” honors. Our people have been fundamental in getting us to where we are today and where we will go in the future.

Due to the continued growth of our Management Consulting practice we are seeking a Salesforce.com Implementation Consultant to join our Minneapolis, MN Milwuakee, WI or Chicago, IL office locations. This position will be focused upon the technical oversight and delivery of SaaS solutions leveraging the Salesforce.com solution suite and development platform. The Salesforce.com Functional Consultant works as a member of the Baker Tilly engagement team to provide business and functional expertise in the areas of Sales, Service, and Marketing within the CRM space and the extension of those principles to indirect channels for client communication and business acquisition (leveraging PRM solutions and concepts).

Click here for the full job description…

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Baker Tilly is a full-service accounting and advisory firm and the only national consulting firm with a singular focus on cloud and cloud enabled solutions. Our significant experience in implementing cloud technologies, combined with our strategic management consulting approach, enables businesses to take full advantage of today’s converging and powerful technologies.

Due to our anticipated growth, we are currently interviewing experienced ERP Implementation Consultants  to join our Midwest (Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis or Detroit) and North East (New York and Washington DC Metro) Regional Offices.

Please see full job description here

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Moody’s Analytics Pennsylvania (PA), West Chester

Moody’s Analytics located in West Chester, PA, is a leading independent provider of economic, financial, country, and industry research designed to meet the diverse planning and information needs of businesses,…

http://www.big4.com/jobs/career/30255/Sr-Manager-Human-Resources-Organizational-Change-Management-California-Ca-El-Segundo

Sr. Manager Human Resources – Organizational Change Management

Mattel, Inc.  California (CA),                       El Segundo

At Mattel, we have a vision to Create the Future of Play. We will achieve this vision because our people are creative and energetic, thriving on innovation and passion for…

http://www.big4.com/jobs/career/30251/Senior-Accountant-Cpa-Georgia-Ga-Alpharetta

McKesson  Georgia (GA),                       Alpharetta

Healing the healthcare system starts with you. It starts with the chain of events you initiate when you work with McKesson Provider Technologies – a chain that extends across…

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ACME Business Consulting helps organizations achieve specific and critically important business objectives. We are leaders – catalysts, augmenters and force multipliers. ACME teams are comprised of senior-level managers with Big 5 experience, advanced educations and past successes. In other words, it takes a lot to rattle us.

As an ACME Senior Manager, you will tap into your left and right brains. With your left you will bring real-world analytic skill, methodology and planning. From your right you will hone creativity, sensitivity and smarts as you navigate and lead business transformation projects. This position requires strong leadership skills, project management discipline and an understanding of the methods and tools used to achieve success.

http://www.big4.com/jobs/career/39633/Senior-Consultant-Oregon-Or-Portland

As an ACME Senior Consultant, you will be a critical player on large, complex projects. You will excel at bringing real-world analytic skill, methodology and planning to ACME-led engagements. You will be responsible for managing and delivering key components and deliverables on large projects and programs. This position requires strong analytical skills, project management discipline and an understanding of what it takes to be a successful member of a high performing team.

http://www.big4.com/jobs/career/39617/Senior-Manager-External-Reporting-California-Ca-Sunnyvale

Senior Manager, External Reporting Yahoo

Role: Manages and participates in the preparation of all external financial reporting – including earnings releases, annual report and other required SEC filings. Coordinates the information gathering process involving interactions with finance personnel across the organization and also interacts with the Company’s external auditors. Provides technical consulting support to financial management at the corporate and divisional level on the treatment of accounting issues, implementation of new accounting standards, compliance with U.S. GAAP, and SEC regulations. Monitors compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC and PCAOB regulations in the context of financial reporting. Also, manages and participates in the monthly preparation of internal financial reports.

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This week Big4.com brings you KPMG’s financial results on Strong Business Growth Leads To US$22.7 Billion In
Revenues, Ernst & Young’s report on Risk Amid Continued Uncertainty In 2012
For Life Insurers, PwC’s findings that Gaming Revenues To Reach US$182.8
Billion, Accenture’s report on Cities Missing Smart Opportunity To Measure
Hidden Value, Deloitte’s Proposed Reform To Family Justice System, and Ernst
& Young’s analysis of Growth Expected In India’s Media and Entertainment
Industry.

Each week
Big4.com covers key news, events, happenings, opinions and blogs relating to
all the Big Four accounting and consulting firms. You can view this video our
website and on Big4.com’s channel on Youtube. So, let’s start with this week’s
round-up of the top news!

KPMG: Strong Business Growth Leads To US$22.7 Billion In Revenues

KPMG recently announced member firm
combined revenues totaling $22.7 billion for the fiscal year ending September
30, 2011.  The company recorded strong
growth across all functions. Audit revenues rebounded to grow 5.8 percent in
U.S. dollars, or 1.8 percent in local currency terms, to US$10.48 billion
against strong competition in the marketplace and a difficult business
environment. Tax revenues grew 13 percent in U.S. dollars, or 8.5 percent in
local currency terms, to US$4.69 billion. Advisory revenues rose 14.8 percent
in U.S. dollars, and 11.2 percent in local currency terms, to $7.54 billion.

Ernst & Young’s Risk Amid Continued Uncertainty In 2012 For Life Insurers

According to Ernst & Young’s new Global
Insurance Center US Outlook, there are several issues US life and annuity
insurance companies will need to grapple with in 2012. Among these are low
interest rates that should persist until at least 2013, increasing the risk of
spread compression for existing products. Insurers may also be challenged by
future Congressional efforts to reform the federal tax code. Implications exist
here for both corporate-level taxes and policyholder tax issues.

However, life insurers can leverage web technology to develop stronger ties to customers amid these other concerns.

PwC’s Gaming Revenues To Reach US$182.8 Billion

The release of PwC’s new annual report
“Global Gaming Outlook: The casino and online gaming market to 2015″ has some
interesting findings including the fact that spending in the US will rise by
5.0 per cent from US$57.5 billion in 2010 to US$73.3 billion in 2015.

Future casino upgrades and a
new casino licence will enhance the South African casino market as well, but
compared with the prior decade—when a number of new casinos opened—there will be relatively little growth from new casinos during the forecast period.

Accenture: Cities Missing Smart Opportunity To Measure Hidden Value

A new report published by
The Climate Group, Accenture, Arup
and Horizon Digital Economy Research at The University of Nottingham states
that cities are missing the opportunity to turn unused data and infrastructure
into new low carbon solutions and services.

The report Information
Marketplaces: The new economics of cities, indicates that while cities are using
information and communications technology (ICT) to improve their sustainability
and efficiency, they are not recognizing or measuring the full value of smart
initiatives. The report suggests cities should start with a common set of
metrics that can be translated into financial and non-financial values.

Deloitte: Proposed Reform To Family Justice System

Building
on the recommendations set out by the Family Justice Review panel in November
2011, Deloitte has proposed a new
model of service integration in the family court service.

These recommendations include Data analytics being used to measure service
effectiveness and predict when outcomes for children or young people may be
compromised by the system, enabling the organisation to be accountable to local
children, young people and citizens and commissioned targeted services on
behalf of a region with alternative financing vehicles for funding implemented.
Ernst & Young: Growth Expected In India’s Media and Entertainment Industry

A new study by Ernst & Young shows that India’s
growing digital media consumption and favorable demographics are key drivers
for future growth in the country’s media and entertainment industry.

With registered revenues of US$16.3 billion in 2010,
the Indian Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry is expected to see
revenues in excess of US$25 billion over the next four years according to the
report, ‘Spotlight on India’s Entertainment Economy’. The report notes India’s increasing per capita income,
growing middle class and working population are generating huge domestic demand for leisure and entertainment.

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By Theodora Filis, Big4.com Editor

Accounting and advisory firm, Baker Tilly, announced the addition of Steven J. Lux as a Director in the firm’s State and Local Government practice. Most recently, Lux served as Comptroller for the City of Chicago, overseeing the operations of the City’s Finance Department, including the management of its $6 billion annual budget. Lux has nearly 25 years of experience in local government financial operations, accounting, and auditing.

“We are very excited to have Steve join the firm,” said Vicki Hellenbrand, State and Local Government industry leader for the firm. “His financial management experiences with the City of Chicago have provided him with an understanding of the challenges public sector organizations face and solutions for responding to those challenges, especially when operating in unsteady and often unpredictable economic environments.”

With more than 1,350 staff members, Baker Tilly provides a wide range of accounting, tax, assurance, and consulting services. Ranked as the 16th largest* firm in the country, Baker Tilly serves clients from offices in Chicago, Oak, Brook, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York, Washington DC, and throughout Wisconsin. The firm has been providing services to the public sector for more than forty years. The State and Local Government Team is made up of more than 120 professionals dedicated entirely to serving the public sector.

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