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Jason Herr, CPA, CCIFP, Partner at Trout CPA, has earned a spot on Central Penn Business Journal's 2024 Forty Under 40 list. His commitment to professional success and community service has made a lasting impact. Congratulations to Jason and all the other honorees!👏

Jason Herr Selected as a 2024 Forty Under 40 Award Recipient Trout CPA is pleased to announce that the Central Penn Business Journal has selected Jason Herr as a 2024 Forty Under 40 award recipient.

🌟 We're Hiring! 🌟

Trout CPA is seeking an entry-level Marketing Coordinator to join our dynamic team! If you're creative, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Apply today and start your marketing career with a firm that values growth and innovation. https://bit.ly/3yTtIBa

We’re excited to announce that Trout CPA has been recognized as the #1 Accounting Firm, Tax Preparation Service, and Business Advisory Service in the 2024 LNP Readers’ Choice Awards! Thank you to our incredible clients and dedicated team. Here’s to more success ahead!

We are thrilled to be named one of Inside Public Accounting's 2024 Top 200 Firms! 🙌 This achievement wouldn't be possible without the hard work of our amazing team and the trust of our clients. Thank you for being part of our journey!

Check out the full list of honorees here: https://bit.ly/4dBk1qd

🏘️ 1031 exchanges and cost segregation studies are both powerful strategies for real estate investors. However, what happens when they are used in conjunction with each other? In this article, Dustin Peck, CPA, highlights the opportunities and benefits of pairing these two strategies, as well as some potential pitfalls. Read here: https://bit.ly/4dKbeTb

Maximizing Tax Strategies: 1031 Exchanges & Cost Segregation Explore the benefits, opportunities, and potential challenges of combining 1031 exchanges with cost segregation studies for real estate investors.

Are you a creative and detail-oriented marketing professional? Trout CPA is hiring a Marketing Coordinator to help develop and execute impactful campaigns, manage social media, and coordinate events. If you’re ready to take your marketing career to the next level, apply today!

Apply Here: https://bit.ly/3YRjf3T
Learn about our work culture: https://bit.ly/3YSNGa2

Join Corporate Tax Incentives on August 21st for a 30-minute webinar to discover underutilized tax credits and deductions available to business property owners! Register here:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Tax Credits & Incentives for Property Owners. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Are you an owner of a commercial or revenue-generating property looking to maximize your tax savings and increase cash flow? Join us for a 30-minute webinar where our industry experts discuss underutilized tax credits and deductions available for business property owners! Our experienced team will s...

We are excited to announce that Brendon Landis has joined Trout CPA as part of our Transaction Advisory Team. Brendon brings over two years of public accounting experience, having worked with clients across diverse industries, including real estate, private equity, hedge funds, and manufacturing. Welcome to the Trout CPA family, Brendon! https://bit.ly/4cnVyn3

Trout CPA Welcomes Brendon Landis to Our Transaction Advisory Team We are excited to announce that Brendon Landis has joined Trout CPA as part of our Transaction Advisory Team. Learn more.

We are excited to announce that Brendon Landis has joined Trout CPA as part of our Transaction Advisory Team. Brendon brings over two years of public accounting experience, having worked with clients across diverse industries, including real estate, private equity, hedge funds, and manufacturing. Welcome to the Trout CPA family, Brendon!

Trout CPA Welcomes Brendon Landis to Our Transaction Advisory Team We are excited to announce that Brendon Landis has joined Trout CPA as part of our Transaction Advisory Team. Learn more.

🚀 Is your finance team reaching its full potential?
Unlock the secrets to a high-performing finance department with insights from Trout CPA Partner Karen Shenk!

Join us on Thursday, August 29, 2024, for the "There are I's in Team" event, featuring an engaging presentation, "Selecting Your Finance MVPs." Karen will share actionable strategies to build a finance team that not only meets but exceeds expectations. Discover the essential skills every finance role needs and learn how business leaders can foster collaboration to boost efficiency and drive success.

👉 Register Today: https://bit.ly/3Ae9jao

Game-Changing Strategies for Business Owners In today's competitive business landscape, the challenge of fostering teamwork and alignment among departments is more pressing than ever.

🚀 Is your finance team reaching its full potential?
Unlock the secrets to a high-performing finance department with insights from Trout CPA Partner Karen Shenk!

Join us on Thursday, August 29, 2024, for the "There are I's in Team" event, featuring an engaging presentation, "Selecting Your Finance MVPs." Karen will share actionable strategies to build a finance team that not only meets but exceeds expectations. Discover the essential skills every finance role needs and learn how business leaders can foster collaboration to boost efficiency and drive success.

👉 Register Today: https://bit.ly/4chS0Th

Game-Changing Strategies for Business Owners In today's competitive business landscape, the challenge of fostering teamwork and alignment among departments is more pressing than ever.

Attention Business Owners! In today's competitive landscape, fostering teamwork and alignment across departments is more crucial than ever. Yet, too often, differing goals and approaches create roadblocks, leading to missed opportunities and inefficiencies.

Join us on Thursday, August 29, 2024, for "There are I's in Team," an exclusive event designed specifically for business owners. Our expert speakers will provide strategies for redefining departmental roles, nurturing a culture of teamwork and collaboration, and optimizing processes and personnel for peak performance and growth.

Don't miss this opportunity to build your all-star team and propel your business forward into a future of collaboration and success.

👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/46yZKPu

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Attention Business Owners! In today's competitive landscape, fostering teamwork and alignment across departments is more crucial than ever. Yet, too often, differing goals and approaches create roadblocks, leading to missed opportunities and inefficiencies.

Join us on Thursday, August 29, 2024, for "There are I's in Team," an exclusive event designed specifically for business owners. Our expert speakers will provide strategies for redefining departmental roles, nurturing a culture of teamwork and collaboration, and optimizing processes and personnel for peak performance and growth.

Don't miss this opportunity to build your all-star team and propel your business forward into a future of collaboration and success.

👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/3LW5fhM

Game-Changing Strategies for Business Owners In today's competitive business landscape, the challenge of fostering teamwork and alignment among departments is more pressing than ever.

We're thrilled to welcome Stephen Martz to Trout CPA as a Senior Associate in our Tax Resolution team. With over seven years of experience, Stephen is skilled in negotiating settlements, managing tax debts, and representing clients in audits. He enjoys road cycling, mountain biking, and camping outside of work. We're excited to have this Lancaster County native on board! https://bit.ly/3yoz9YP

We're thrilled to welcome Stephen Martz to Trout CPA as a Senior Associate in our Tax Resolution team. With over seven years of experience, Stephen is skilled in negotiating settlements, managing tax debts, and representing clients in audits. He enjoys road cycling, mountain biking, and camping outside of work. We're excited to have this Lancaster County native on board! https://bit.ly/3WzlAxB

Even with the temperature hitting 90 degrees, our team had a great time at the Keystone Mergers & Acquisitions Council (KMAC) Golf Outing today! KMAC brings together top M&A professionals in Central PA to foster collaboration and growth. We're thrilled to be part of a community that shares our commitment to excellence.

We said goodbye to our fantastic summer accounting interns at our Intern Farewell Happy Hour on Thursday night! We're grateful for their contributions and excited to see what they achieve next!

We said goodbye to our fantastic summer accounting interns at our Intern Farewell Happy Hour on Thursday night! We're grateful for their contributions and excited to see what they achieve next!

Driving Change, One Swing at a Time! ⛳✨
Trout CPA was thrilled to sponsor the Mid Penn Bank Celebrity Golf Classic, with proceeds funding vital research through the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition and The Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine.

Pictured from left: Kurt Gehman (McConkey Insurance & Benefits), Justin Manning (Mid Penn Bank), Sean Post (Trout CPA), Chris Hartman (Trout CPA)

🏘️ As a real estate investor, maximizing your investment returns while effectively managing tax liabilities can free up cash, and “cash is king” in the current credit market. One strategy that can offer financial and tax advantages is installment sales, often coupled with seller financing. In this article, Tax Partner Randall Weaver, CPA, provides an introduction to these concepts and covers the following topics:
- What are Installment Sales?
- Key Benefits for Real Estate Investors
- How Does Seller Financing Work?
- Potential Risks and Considerations

Read Here: https://bit.ly/3Samu2h

Installment Sales and Seller Financing for Real Estate Investors This article is an introduction to installment sales and seller financing, highlighting how these methods can benefit your real estate ventures. Read now.

🏘️ As a real estate investor, maximizing your investment returns while effectively managing tax liabilities can free up cash, and “cash is king” in the current credit market. One strategy that can offer financial and tax advantages is installment sales, often coupled with seller financing. In this article, Tax Partner Randall Weaver, CPA, provides an introduction to these concepts and covers the following topics:
- What are Installment Sales?
- Key Benefits for Real Estate Investors
- How Does Seller Financing Work?
- Potential Risks and Considerations

Read Here: https://bit.ly/3SbmT4D

Installment Sales and Seller Financing for Real Estate Investors This article is an introduction to installment sales and seller financing, highlighting how these methods can benefit your real estate ventures. Read now.

Our interns had a behind-the-scenes look at Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center! This non-profit has been making a difference since 1981, offering equine-assisted activities to children and adults with special needs. 🐎

In honor of Independence Day, our offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4th. We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday! 🇺🇸

Last week, we marked the conclusion of our intern training with a fun and competitive twist: Tax vs. Assurance! Our Talent Development Managers, Craig Neff and Kelly Deihm led the teams in an exciting challenge at Escape Room Lancaster. Kudos to the Assurance team for emerging victorious! Everyone was a winner, though, as we celebrated with a team lunch afterward.

Did you know that Cost segregation Studies can enhance your real estate cash flow by accelerating depreciation deductions? Geoffrey Kaufman, CPA, MBA, covers the best timing, ideal candidates, and the process for Cost Segregation Studies in Trout CPA's latest blog post. Read here: https://bit.ly/3xg4ADY

Cost Segregation Study Considerations for Real Estate Investors We will delve into cost segregation studies and explore why property owners should consider incorporating them into their financial planning. Read now.

Did you know that Cost segregation Studies can enhance your real estate cash flow by accelerating depreciation deductions? Geoffrey Kaufman, CPA, MBA, covers the best timing, ideal candidates, and the process for Cost Segregation Studies in Trout CPA's latest blog post. Read here: https://bit.ly/45s2OfQ

Cost Segregation Study Considerations for Real Estate Investors We will delve into cost segregation studies and explore why property owners should consider incorporating them into their financial planning. Read now.

On this Father's Day, we applaud the dads and father figures who show up, step up, and never give up on us. Your strength, wisdom, and unconditional love inspire us every day. We wish you a day filled with joy and appreciation!

We’re glad to be back again at the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association Convention & Expo! Stop by our booth to learn how we can support your business.

Enhance your fraud prevention skills with expert Karen R. Shenk, CPA, CFE, on June 25, 2024, at the Manufacturers’ Association Center of Excellence in York, PA. Learn the latest trends, real-world case studies, and best practices in fraud detection and prevention.
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June 25th: Wake-Up: Preventing Fraud and Theft - The Manufacturers' Association Unmasking Deception

We are thrilled to support such an incredible event and are excited for a night of delicious food, great company, and meaningful impact!

A big thank you to our amazing gold sponsor, Trout CPA!

We can't wait to kick off the start of summer at Top Chefs tomorrow night! Top Chefs is a night with exceptional food in wonderful company, all in support of loving our neighbors. All proceeds from the event go to Water Street Health Services, a ministry of Water Street Mission providing medical, dental and behavioral healthcare for our community members experiencing poverty and homelessness in Lancaster.

Browse & bid on silent auction items here: https://wsm.org/events/top-chefs/

We are thrilled to welcome 14 accounting interns for the summer of 2024, who will gain invaluable experience and insights working alongside our seasoned professionals. https://bit.ly/3yI5EAN

Trout CPA Welcomes 14 Accounting Interns for Summer 2024 Trout CPA is excited to welcome 14 accounting interns for the 2024 Summer Internship Program. Learn more.