Posts by Randy Sizemore
Aprio Receives Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
ATLANTA – June 20, 2022 – Nationally-recognized business advisory and CPA firm, Aprio, LLP, announced today its approval as a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Registered Provider Organization (RPO) by the CMMC Accreditation Body. As an RPO, Aprio is now authorized to represent and implement the business constructs of the CMMC as well as offer cybersecurity consulting…
Read MoreDana Delivers: Tips to Beat the Heat in Today’s Market
Inflation is high, supply chains are strained, and agricultural shortages are turning up the heat on restaurants and franchises. The question is, have we seen this before? What can we learn from the past to proceed with confidence in today’s volatile market? In this episode of Dana Delivers, we sit down with Kevin Burke, Managing…
Read MoreAprio Leaders Named Chairs of Local CPA Societies in Connecticut, Tennessee
Elections demonstrate the firm’s long-standing commitment to accounting profession ATLANTA – June 16, 2022 – Aprio, LLP is proud to celebrate team members Mike Maksymiw, Jr. and Geoffrey Stewart on their recent appointments as Chair of the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants and Chair of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, respectively. Maksymiw and Stewart were each selected for their notable…
Read MoreThe Aprio Foundation Awards $37,000 to Nonprofit Organizations in First Quarter 2022
ATLANTA – June 14, 2022 – Aprio, LLP is proud to share that the firm’s charitable arm, The Aprio Foundation, has awarded eight grants to community partners totaling $37,000. Creating Connected Communities, IT Girls Foundation, Jewish Family & Career Services, Next Generation Men & Women, North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC), Spruill Center for the Arts,…
Read MoreDana Delivers: Culture with a Side of Creativity
Today’s franchisees are pushing the envelope to transform the traditional dining format into a creative experience that customers remember. In this episode of Dana Delivers, SG Ellison, President of Diversified Restaurant Group and Franchisee of Taco Bell and Arby’s, reveals how his firm has embraced influencer and experiential marketing tactics to drive growth and keep…
Read MoreWhat’s Driving Innovation in the Restaurant World?
It’s been a long two years for the restaurant business — but according to our guest, Jim Balis, there is a lot to look forward to heading into the end of the year. In this episode of Dana Delivers, the CEO of Sizzling Platter and Managing Director of CapitalSpring, a private equity firm that focuses…
Read MoreAprio Awarded Five Top Workplaces ‘Culture Excellence’ Awards
Top-35 CPA, business advisory firm continually recognized on national scale ATLANTA – May 5, 2022 – Aprio, LLP, a nationally-recognized business advisory and CPA is proud to announce the firm earned 2022 Top Workplaces ‘Culture Excellence’ awards. Issued by Energage, Aprio was recognized in five categories: Leadership, Innovation, Compesenation and Benefits, Work-Life Flexibility, and Purpose and Values. Top Workplaces ‘Culture…
Read MoreAprio Broadens Presence in Northeast with Merger of Leaf Saltzman
Leading firms combine for robust growth strategy ATLANTA – April 26, 2022 – Aprio, LLP, a nationally recognized business advisory and CPA firm, announced today that Leaf, Miele, Manganelli, Fortunato & Engel LLC (Leaf Saltzman) of Fairfield, New Jersey, will merge with the top 35 firm. Effective June 1, 2022, Leaf Saltzman’s 32 team members,…
Read MoreAprio Acquires Division of The Back Room, Announces New Subsidiary: Aprio Philippines
International acquisition adds top talent to achieve “what’s next” ATLANTA – March 31, 2022 – Aprio, LLP, a nationally recognized business advisory and CPA firm, announced today that it is acquiring a division of The Back Room, located in Pampanga, Philippines, effective April 1, 2022. 82 of The Back Room’s professionals will onboard as full-time team members to form Aprio’s…
Read MoreEquity Incentives: A Way to Grow Your Healthcare IT Company
If you’re involved in a Healthcare IT startup, you’ve likely lost more than a night’s sleep worrying about your technology’s ability to protect patient data and privacy against a growing number of cybersecurity threats while also demonstrating compliance with HIPAA and other relevant standards. Top-tier HIPAA compliance and risk management can be costly. It’s also impossible…
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