DFK USA Executive Committee Welcomes Three New Members
December 2021: DFK/USA is pleased to announce the addition of three new members, Wayne Eski of Swalling & Associates, John Prescott of Johnson Lambert, and Mike Rompa of Geffen Mesher, to join the Executive Committee. Comprised of nine officers, the DFK/USA Executive Committee, is authorized to act on behalf of the Board and meets monthly, […]
DFK North American Annual Conference a Success After Two-Year Hiatus
A successful DFK North American Annual Conference has resulted in an influx of referral requests as delegates enjoyed meeting face-to-face once again. The three-day event held at Charleston Place hotel, in Charleston, South Carolina, welcomed 93 delegates and 36 accompanying guests. Presentations covered topics including the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workforce, managing […]
Raelyn Davis Named DFK/USA’s First Rising Star
October 2021: DFK International/USA is pleased to announce Raelyn Davis, Audit Principal, at Friedman LLP as our first ever Rising Star Award Recipient. The DFK/USA Rising Star Award seeks to recognize an emerging leader within the association that exemplifies the following qualities: a record that reflects ongoing and exceptional growth in contribution to the profession, […]
DFK USA Members Reunite at Multiple Events in June
DFK USA Members Reunite at Multiple Events in June Members of DFK USA have reunited in-person for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began at a leadership development program for new managers. It was a busy June for DFK USA with five different programs taking place, and members meeting in-person for the first time […]
Friedman: NEW Miami Office; Expanded Resources
New Location, Same People-First Approach Expanding Our Footprint to Meet Clients’ Growing Needs We are excited to announce that Miami-based Bohlmann Accounting Group will integrate with Friedman, effective July 1, 2021. Adding boots on the ground in South Florida will strengthen Friedman’s core capabilities in serving the complex needs of closely held and […]
IPA MP Profile: Don Mellott, Jr. Mellott & Mellott PLL
Leading Partner, Mellott & Mellott PLL (a 2020 IPA Best of the Best firm) Years in Business: 65 Main Office: Cincinnati Staff Size: 40 What is the single biggest challenge facing your firm right now? Succession is probably number one, because we want to find the right people to lead this organization and we want to have them in place ten […]
Member Spotlight – Matt Blank
If you missed it, you can catch Matt’s presentation at DFK’s virtual EMEA conference HERE
Twelve DFK/USA Firms Named to Forbes America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms List
TWELVE DFK/USA FIRMS NAMED TO FORBES AMERICA’S BEST TAX AND ACCOUNTING FIRMS LIST January 2021: DFK/USA is proud to recognize twelve DFK/USA firms named to America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms in 2020. For the second year, Forbes has partnered with market research company Statista to create a list of the most recommended […]
DFK/USA Announces the Promotion of Rachel Green
January, 2021: DFK/USA is pleased to announce the promotion of Rachel Green from Membership Coordinator to Membership and Meeting Manager. Rachel has been in the industry for two years and in her tenure, she’s established excellent working relationships with each committee chair to build a more robust committee schedule with more active participation. She quickly […]
Jim Dobberstein Appointed DFK/USA President
San Francisco, CA – James R. (Jim) Dobberstein, CPA, Managing Principal of Shea Labagh Dobberstein, a leading Northern California CPA firm, has been appointed as President of DFK International/USA. He and the other members of the Executive Committee will meet regularly to support the organization’s mission of facilitating the exchange of ideas, knowledge and information among DFK […]
