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Lori Place joins BKD

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PrintJon M. McDowell, managing partner of BKD, LLP’s San Antonio office is pleased to announce the addition of Lori Place as a manager in tax.

Place has more than 20 years accounting and taxation experience, specializing in individual, fiduciary and transfer tax.  She is also involved in tax planning and training.

Lori PlaceBefore joining BKD, Place worked with several local and regional firms in Austin and San Antonio, serving as a tax manager and overseeing the preparation of individual and fiduciary income tax returns, federal estate returns, and gift tax returns.  She has worked with a number of high net-worth individuals and attorneys helping them with tax and wealth transfer planning.

Place is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Texas CPA Society, San Antonio Chapter, and the San Antonio Estate Planners Council.  She is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, with a Master in Professional Accounting degree in Taxation, as well as a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from South Dakota State University.

About BKD
BKD is the top-tier U.S. CPA and advisory firm that delivers its experience and service with a deep understanding of your business, your needs and what it takes to improve your business performance.  BKD’s approximately 2,000 personnel,  including approximately 250 partners, are based in 32 offices serving clients in 50 states. To learn more, visit www.bkd.com.

Praxity, AISBL, a global alliance of independent firms, enhances BKD’s ability to serve the dynamic needs of multinational clients. Praxity™ provides the gateway to tax, assurance and consulting services delivered by alliance firms committed to the highest standards required in international business.

PS&Co.’s Marc Sewell Named TSCPA Rising Star for 2013

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PS&Co_horizontal_ColorMarc Sewell, a senior manager in Padgett Stratemann’s audit practice, was honored by the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA) as a Rising Star for 2013. Each year, the TSCPA recognizes the innovation, professional dedication, and community involvement of a select group of up-and-coming CPAs who are under the age of 40. These “Rising Stars” have not only achieved success early in their careers, but are helping to shape the accounting industry.

Sewell, Marc - headshot onlyMarc was selected among the top CPAs that have shown innovation and leadership in the profession, from more than 40 nominations received by the TSCPA. The list of Rising Stars is scheduled to appear in an upcoming issue of Today’s CPAmagazine.

2013 Rising Stars

  • Mark A. Collado, CPA – Houston
  • Julie A. Dale, CPA – Austin
  • Guadalupe R. Garcia, CPA – Houston
  • Melanie C. Geist, CPA – San Antonio
  • Ryan M. Gibson, CPA – Abilene
  • Christopher S. Gummer, CPA – Dallas
  • Kara Hamann, CPA – Austin
  • William J. Kelley, Jr., CPA – Permian Basin
  • Lucas LaChance, CPA – Dallas
  • C. Aaron LeMay, CPA – Houston
  • Kimberly A. Lyons, CPA – Dallas
  • Cynthia Morales, CPA – El Paso
  • Brian Mueller, CPA – Austin
  • Clayton A. Ripley, CPA – Austin
  • Marc D. Sewell, CPA – San Antonio
  • Shelly R. Spinks, CPA – Central Texas
  • Amy W. Twardowski, CPA – Corpus Christi
  • Adria R. Velasquez, CPA – Corpus Christi

Marc has more than 15 years of industry and public accounting experience, serving primarily the public sector industry. In 2009, Marc was named the PS&Co. Professional Provider of the Year and received the PS&Co. Berend Trophy in 2011. The firm congratulates Marc, as well as the 17 other TSCPA Rising Stars for 2013, on all their accomplishments.