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Looking Ahead to the Next 50 Years

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Jim Kaufman

I am proud to announce that Kaufman, Rossin & Co., the firm I co-founded and have led for the last fifty years, is making a smooth transition into our next fifty years.

We have named Blain Heckaman our new managing principal, while I continue as CEO.

Blain has been with the firm for nearly 30 years, and has been an active member of management for seven years. Under his leadership, we continue to emphasize the employee-first culture that is the hallmark of our success — keeping staff happy and clients well-served. And we’ve instituted the kind of smart succession planning that I frequently advise our entrepreneurial clients to think about, selecting and mentoring future leaders, and diversifying responsibilities.

Blain and I spoke to Paul Brinkman from The South Florida Business Journal, and he published his report this month. The Journal also announced its honorees for the Key Partners Awards last week, and they agree with me – that Blain Heckaman is one of the Key Partners in South Florida’s professional community.

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James R. Kaufman is founding principal and CEO of Kaufman, Rossin. Kaufman, Rossin & Co. is one of the top CPA firms in the country. He can be reached at jkaufman@kaufmanrossin.com.

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We’re One of the 2012 Best Accounting Firms to Work for!

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Lisa Cawley Ruiz

Kaufman, Rossin & Co. was recently named one of the 2012 Best Accounting Firms to Work for. This annual list is created by Accounting Today and Best Companies Group to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in the accounting industry, based on an employee survey and evaluation of each firm’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics.

The Best Accounting Firms to Work for list is made up of 100 companies from around the country. Our firm is one of just eight companies in the large company category. We will find out our exact ranking in late October — we’ve been ranked #1 for the past two years. Stay tuned for the results and wish us luck!

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Lisa Cawley Ruiz is a brand journalist at Kaufman, Rossin’s Miami office. Kaufman, Rossin & Co. is one of the top CPA firms in the country. Lisa can be reached at lruiz@kaufmanrossin.com. Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn.

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Kaufman, Rossin named among nation’s Top 100 firms by INSIDE Public Accounting

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Lisa Cawley Ruiz

Kaufman, Rossin, one of the largest independent accounting firms in Florida has been recognized as a Top 100 firm nationwide by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA).

The firm ranked 56th with a net revenue of $53.3 million. The Top 100 list is published annually by IPA and names the highest net revenue producing accounting firms in the U.S.

“We are honored to once again make IPA’s list of top 100 firms nationwide,” said Jim Kaufman, founder and CEO of Kaufman, Rossin & Co. “Despite a challenging economy, we continue to grow and employ top notch talent with the skills to provide specialized services that add value to our clients.”

INSIDE Public Accounting is a respected industry newsletter that provides information about best practices in the accounting industry. The publication reviews firms’ revenue, number of locations and percent of growth in developing its Top 100 list.

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A Labor of Love

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Ken Dubow

I am very proud to say that Kaufman, Rossin & Co. has been my professional home for 31 years. Not only do we seek to provide the best accounting services in the country, but we are also very philanthropic, and the Firm is supportive of everyone’s community efforts and involvement. It’s these kinds of initiatives that we truly believe in and make us more than just accountants – we really do see beyond the numbers.

For example, one place where I’m involved is Temple Beth Am. Temple Beth Am is a special place, home to more than 1,300 families. My wife Adrian and I have been members of Temple Beth Am for over 18 years. My children, Rachel and Brian, both attended preschool, religious school, became B’nai Mitzvah and were confirmed at Temple Beth Am. Not only has the Temple been there for our family in the good times but also in times of sorrow. So, as you can see, Temple Beth Am is our place of worship and a spiritual home for our family.

I am a man who is passionate about my golf game. I have been playing for over 21 years so when I was asked to join the golf committee many years ago, I eagerly accepted. I have been honored to co-chair the Temple golf tournament for the past six years. The past two years, the event has grown to include golf, tennis, bridge, mah jongg, lunch, dinner and lots of fun. In addition, I am happy to be a part of a fund raising event that is priced to be inclusive for Temple members and friends. I am eager to give both my time and money to a community that does so much for so many.

I tell everyone who wants to get involved in a non-profit organization to pick a spot where you want to be, where you will be happy, where you believe in the cause and then those around you will feed off of your positive energy.

Some say running a golf tournament is a lot of work. For me, it’s “A Labor of Love”.

Ken Dubow, CPA, is a client services principal at Kaufman, Rossin’s Miami office. Kaufman, Rossin & Co. is one of the top CPA firms in the country. He can be reached at kdubow@kaufmanrossin.com.

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Beware of Email Tax Scams

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Scott Berger

Once again, you should be aware of current tax scams including phony e-mails telling you that your federal tax payment has failed.

Below is a copy of a phony email that is currently being sent out. This is a scam and needs no action. If you have any doubts or concerns, contact your accountant immediately. For more information and for ways to help shut down these scams, click here.

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Scott F. Berger, CPA is a tax principal at Kaufman, Rossin’s Boca Raton office. Kaufman, Rossin & Co. is one of the top CPA firms in the country. He can be reached at sberger@kaufmanrossin.com.