“We are honored to be listed among the ‘Best of the Best’ firms in this industry for the 18th consecutive year". “For 50 years, we have stayed true to our commitment to providing the best client service possible, while also adapting to the countless economic and regulatory changes half a century brings,” said Tony Argiz, chairman and CEO of MBAF.
John’s tax and accounting expertise and commitment to furthering MBAF’s mission of providing clients with the highest level of service have made him an instrumental team member. John Vides, CPA, has been named a principal in MBAF’s tax and accounting department in the firm’s Miami office.
Gomez and Pinther were officially reappointed to the board during the General Session of the GMCC Impact Goals Conference on June 13 at the Hilton Downtown Miami.
As a board member, Binelo will drive the Chamber’s mission to be “The Voice of Business in South Florida.” The leadership of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce is comprised of a distinguished group of member volunteers representing businesses of all sizes from a myriad of industries.
Ana del Cerro-Fals has become a dedicated community member and outstanding leader at nationally recognized public accounting firm MBAF, which is why she was recently named an Up & Comer honoree in the Accounting category by South Florida Business & Wealth magazine.
Andre N. Chammas, CPA, has been named Managing Principal of the Orlando office of nationally recognized public accounting firm, MBAF. The announcement was made by Tony Argiz, Chairman and CEO of MBAF.
Duarte brings more than 12 years of experience in the financial services industry with a focus in assessing risks for clients. She has extensive experience with BSA/AML/OFAC, IFRS, COSO, GAAP, GAAS, FDICIA and SOX (“Sarbanes-Oxley”).
Having the opportunity to be a member of the Orange Bowl Committee and now being elected as second vice chair has been a rewarding and humbling experience; not only to serve its members, but our community as well, said Gonzalez.
The Sand In My Shoes Award is the GMCC’s most prestigious accolade. It recognizes outstanding community leaders who have made significant contributions to the South Florida region and demonstrate a deep love and commitment to Miami.
The SFBJ Influential Business Woman Awards, now in its 12th year, recognizes 25 top women business executives from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties.
Socorro is replacing Tracy Keegan, President of BankFlorida, who was elected Chair of the Board of Accountancy. He has served as a member of the Board of Accountancy since his appointment by Governor Rick Scott in December 2016.
Tony Argiz, CEO and Chairman of MBAF, is being honored with the HopePromise Dream Award at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s(JDRF) Hope Promise Dream Gala.
Committed to supporting women, nationally recognized public accounting firm, MBAF, is thrilled to announce that Marta Alfonso, CPA*, ABV, CFF, CGMA, CIRA, JD, principal in the Litigation and Valuation Division, has been named one of Crain’s inaugural Notable Women in Accounting and Consulting in New York City.
David Evangelista CPA, CGMA, has joined nationally recognized public accounting firm MBAF as a principal in the Audit, Litigation Support, and Tax and Accounting Departments.
Frank Gonzalez, CPA/CFF, managing principal of the Miami office and the principal-in-charge of the Audit Department at the nationally recognized public accounting firm MBAF, has been appointed to Co-Chair of United Way of Miami-Dade’s Tocqueville Society.
Nationally recognized public accounting firm MBAF has been selected as a Best of the Best firm by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) for 2017. The firm has earned this designation for the last 16 years consecutively.
Keith Urtel, CPA, the audit principal in charge of quality and risk management at the nationally recognized public accounting firm MBAF, has been appointed associate teaching professor at the Mendoza College of Business at University of Notre Dame.
David Moshashvili, CPA, has joined nationally recognized public accounting firm MBAF as a principal in the Audit Department, and will be based in the firm’s New York office. The an-nouncement was made by Tony Argiz, Chairman and CEO of MBAF.
Pinther joins MBAF with more than a decade of experience in marketing and specific expertise in strategic planning, brand identity, client communication, community relations and digital marketing.
Alex Binelo discussed healthcare audit issues on a panel at the 2014 American Institute of CPA's (AICPA) Healthcare Industry Conference in Las Vegas, Nev.
Sanchez brings more than 25 years of experience in accounting and financial recruiting in South Florida, and he will oversee all professional recruiting functions at MBAF.
David will provide advisory services to entrepreneurs and growth-related companies and wealth preservation/asset protection for high-net-worth individuals and professional firms.
Schlang specializes in tax consultation for mid-market companies and high net worth individuals. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the National Planned Giving Council.
For the past 24 years, the annual IPA Top 100 list has named the highest net revenue producing accounting firms in the United States. MBAF ranked within the top 50 firms, based on December 2013 net revenues of $84.2 million, up 1.5 percent from the year before.
James' knowledge of the financial services industry and extensive experience in business development and consulting are highly valuable to expanding our firm's presence in Palm Beach County.
Pravia has more than 20 years of experience in public accounting, and his knowledge spans a variety of practice areas including international tax and corporate tax.
Prior to joining MBAF, Socorro was an audit senior manager at one of the "Big Four" accounting firms, where he served a broad spectrum of clients, including real estate, health care and pharmaceuticals.
Del Busto will work with MBAF's Financial Institutions Group to consult on banking and international banking related matters. Additionally, he will share his extensive insight on the economic climate through strategic counsel, educational presentations and one-on-one consulting activities for MBAF's clients.
As principal-in-charge of the Audit Department, Gonzalez will have full oversight of the firm's audit practice in all offices, including the execution of processes and quality controls, maintaining the department's standards and ensuring the use of best practices among his team.
Morrison has experience in a variety of industries including automotive dealerships, employee benefits plans, freight forwarding/mail courier, mortgage lending, nonprofit, retail, telecommunications and wholesale/distribution.
Sandra is knowledgeable in various industries including healthcare, high net worth individuals, professional services firms, real estate, shipping, telecommunications and wholesale/distribution.
The University of Miami Citizens Board is a select group of businesses, professionals and civic leaders who actively support the University's philanthropic efforts and promote UM programs.
Ira has served as an expert witness in trial, and has been involved with litigation cases of bankruptcy, business valuation, contractual disputes, and fraud.
The Miami Fellows Class VII is comprised of 16 professionals and entrepreneurs working in corporations, law, startups and nonprofits across the county.
Binelo is MBAF's Healthcare Audit practice leader and has many years of experience auditing healthcare organizations, including Health Maintenance Organizations, hospitals, and durable medical equipment companies, amongst others.
Brister is one of eight U.S. accountants acknowledged by the publication. He joins Miguel Farra, principal-in-charge of the Tax and Accounting Department of MBAF on the list.
Farra is one of eight U.S. accountants acknowledged by the publication. He joins Jack Brister, principal in the Tax and Accounting Department of MBAF, on the list.
"MBAF's new headquarters in the heart of Miami positions us at the center of the City's business district, keeping us at the forefront of the latest developments and news that affect our clients," said Tony Argiz, chairman and CEO of MBAF. "Our new location also provides us with the space needed for the firm to continue to grow our team of talented professionals."
Ted M. Felix, CPA*/CFF, DABFA, CGMA and a Principal in the Management Advisory Services Department at MBAF, will be speak on Lawyers and Accountants - An Interdisciplinary Dialogue Issues and Understandings.
Finkelstein has received the South Florida Business Journal's Excellence in Accounting Award for Healthcare and Power Leader in Healthcare in addition to the Key Partners Award.
Pravia is both a professional and civic leader as he is an adjunct professor at Florida International University (FIU) in the School of Accounting, regularly presents at continuing education seminars and has written for Florida CPA Today magazine.
Binelo is MBAF's Healthcare Audit practice leader and has many years of experience auditing healthcare organizations under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as well as under accounting practices prescribed by State Offices of Insurance Regulation.
Pravia's experience since 1991 spans various industries, such as insurance and financial institutions, as well as international tax including corporate, foreign nationals, and expatriates.
Freeman's areas of specialization include tax aspects of partnerships, corporations and individuals including domestic tax planning. Prior to joining MBAF, Freeman was a manager with Freeman, Buczyner & Gero.
Anasagasti specializes in tax planning for flow-through entities, particularly in complex partnership transactions for companies in various industries. These industries include real estate, retail and wholesale/distribution.
As first vice chair, Argiz will work closely with current Chamber Chairman, Phillis Oeters, Alberto Dosal, chairman-elect, & the organization's various committees to further the Chamber's initiatives.
MBAF's five core practice areas consist of assurance, tax and accounting, management advisory (including litigation support), private client wealth, and technology consulting.
Marta Alfonso, CPA/CFF, CIRA, JD, will be speaking at the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants' 2012 Anti-Fraud Conference (NYSSCPA) taking place June 12, 2012 in New York.
Felix has more than 40 years of experience working on a broad range of industries providing expert witness and litigation consulting services in federal and state courts and private arbitrations involving lost profits and other economic damages, forensic accounting and investigations, and accounting malpractice.
Hortensia Sampedro Hacker, who previously served as the Director of Marketing, has been promoted to Chief Marketing Officer. The firm also announced Carolina Argiz Orozco has been promoted to Marketing and Business Development Manager, and Jennifer Valdes and Valeria Sanchez have been promoted to Associate Marketing Managers.
Consistently ranked on the Top 100 list, MBAF was also listed as one of the Pacesetters in Growth firms, ranking it as the number seven firm on the overall list with a 17.65 percent change in revenue growth from last year.
Autism Speaks is the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
When Mr.Perlman decided to relocate to a new office in Miami and setup his own IT infrastructure, he sought the help of Solutions@MBAF to recommend and implement the best system for his firm's needs.
Rosenberg holds a Master of Management from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas.
This is the fifth year that the firm has been ranked by the publication. Since its inception five years ago, the Accounting Firms list ranks offices in Westchester County by total number of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) employed.
The United Way of Miami-Dade created the Center to expand its work in the area of financial prosperity, particularly in response to the challenging economy. The Center provides the tools and resources necessary to help individuals increase and maximize their income including free tax help.
Walsh has been in the marketing and communications field for more than a decade, and is responsible for developing and implementing MBAF ERE's marketing efforts. She has been a member of the AAM national organization since 2004.
Argiz received the award during the United Way Tocqueville Grand Reception at the Coral Gables Estates home of Constance and Mike Fernandez in front of more than 350 of Miami's most generous givers.
De Zayas holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Miami and a Master of Tax from Florida International University. De Zayas's previous client base included real estate developers and contractors, shipping, wholesale, retails, telecommunications, export and import, financial services, professionals, televisions stations, agriculture and poultry businesses, among others.
Ferrara has been in the public accounting field since 1988, providing services in the areas of income tax planning and compliance for individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporations and private foundations.
As manager of the FMA Institute, his responsibilities include the day-to-day management of programming, as well as in-person and online training services for their New York, Chicago, national and international clients.
Hilda H. Polanco, CPA, CCSA, founder and managing director of Fiscal Management Associates, LLC (FMA), a leading national consulting firm to non-profit organizations, was recently named a member of the National Advisory Board of the Harvard Journal of Hispanic Policy.
At FMA, working closely with charitable organizations in leadership capacities gives us the opportunity to better understand our clients and has helped us become a leading national consulting firm to non-profits.
Alexander Binelo, CPA and Senior Manager at the nationally recognized public accounting firm Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC (MBAF), was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Family Resource Center of South Florida.
Erbin Ramirez, CPA in the Audit Department at nationally recognized public accounting firm Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra LLC (MBAF) and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants has been promoted to principal in MBAF's Miami Office.
Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) of the Jewish Community Foundation of South Palm Beach County recently returned from an eight day mission to Israel dedicated to helping those in need.
Tony Argiz, Chairman and CEO of Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC (MBAF), was recently named the 2011 Alumni of the Year by Florida International University's (FIU) School of Accounting.
MBAF ERE LLC and Fiscal Management Associates LLC (FMA) recently hosted its annual non-profit program at the Baruch College's Vertical Campus in New York.
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