The SFBJ CFO Awards are presented annually and honor the area’s top financial executives for their accomplishments. Salort-Horta has not only proven her role is invaluable to MBAF from a financial perspective, but she has also taken it upon herself to manage the firm’s cultural operations.
Nationally recognized public accounting firm MBAF has been ranked as the top-scoring “Best of the Best” firm by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) for 2018, being one of 50 firms nationwide to earn the recognition.
Ana del Cerro-Fals, CPA, has been named a Principal in MBAF’s Tax & Accounting department. The announcement was made by Tony Argiz, Chairman and CEO of MBAF.
Samantha Downie, Director of Human Resources and Learning & Development at nationally recognized public accounting firm MBAF, was honored at the 2018 Excellence in Human Resources awards by South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine.
Finalists for the South Florida Business Journal's Best Places to Work award were selected based on the results of an employee survey administered by Quantum Market Research.
New Director Enhances Firm's Enterprise Risk Management Offering, With Focus On Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Compliance and Model Risk Management.
Nationally recognized accounting firm MBAF announced that Palm Beach-based Rampell & Rampell, P.A., has merged into the firm effective February 1, 2016.
David Hollander, CPA, principal in the Audit Department at nationally recognized public accounting firm MBAF, was named Treasurer and a Director of the Miami Music Association.
As Managing Principal of the Miami office, Gonzalez will have full oversight of operations of the firm's headquarters located in the 1450 Brickell building in downtown Miami.
WLRN's "Latin American Business Report" is hosted by Tim Padgett, WLRN-Miami Herald News' Americas correspondent, and covers the profound impact Latin America and the Caribbean have on South Florida. MBAF has been a long-time supporter of public broadcasting and WLRN.
Alexander Binelo, CPA, principal in the Audit Department and Healthcare Audit practice leader at MBAF, has been appointed to Florida International University's (FIU) Alumni Board of Directors and Healthcare MBA Advisory Council.
Urtel joins MBAF with more than 34 years of experience leading audit engagements for public and private organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to privately-held entities.
The Apogee Awards honor distinguished leaders in executive management positions who demonstrate exceptional dedication to their occupation, industries and communities.
Steven Morrison, CPA, principal in the Audit Department at nationally recognized public accounting firm MBAF, was appointed to the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Auditing Standards Board for the 2015-2016 year.
Lisa Limonwski, CPA and manager in the Audit Department at nationally recognized public accounting firm MBAF, was recently appointed Treasurer of Women in Financial Services (WIFS) NYC Metro Chapter for the 2015-2016 year.
Montejo joins MBAF with more than 20 years of experience developing and implementing strategic and tactical marketing initiatives designed to drive growth, market awareness and brand recognition for global and national professional services firms.
Varghese joins MBAF with more than 25 years of experience providing audit services to public companies and clients in the commercial and financial services industries.
Morrison is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, where he serves on the board of directors of the Miami Downtown Chapter and on the board of trustees of the FICPA Educational Foundation.
Finkelstein discussed accounting due diligence for a healthcare company throughout the entire M&A transaction life cycle and the latest developments in financial reporting.
Weiss specializes in business valuations, mergers and acquisitions, transfer pricing studies and equity awards and share based payments, and has more than 18 years of experience in the field.
His extensive knowledge spans a variety of practice areas, including automotive dealerships, construction, manufacturing, professional services firms, real estate and wholesale/distribution, among others.
Additionally, the firm was named one of the Top Firms in the Gulf Coast (Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi), taking the second spot on the list.
MBAF's Finkelstein has received the South Florida Business Journal's Excellence in Accounting Award for Healthcare in addition to the Key Partners Award.
Brister is one of four U.S. wealth advisors acknowledged by the publication. The list, in its sixth year, is compiled from nominations within the private wealth management sector and client-based recommendations.
MBAF ERE's Jack Brister, MBA, TEP and director of the international tax and private client services, recently spoke at the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP) Bahamas. The conference held Feb. 9 in Nassau, Bahamas, provided an update on the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) rules affecting offshore financial institutions as well as the new Offshore Voluntary Disclosures.
Combined firm among nation's 40 largest public accounting and consulting firms
Leading firms broaden practice areas and expand presence in 10 cities including Miami, New York and Chicago.
Smith has served on the editorial advisory board for a national estate planning publication, has been a speaker for the FICPA, regional and national ABA conferences, and the Florida Attorney/Trust Officer Liaison Conference.
Andre's professional activity and memberships include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Koross has experience in medical practice consulting and physician compensation consulting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
A nationally sought after expert and practitioner, Argiz was recognized for his expertise in litigation support services along with Ron Finkelstein, partner-in-charge of the firm's Fort Lauderdale office, as an industry specialist.