Houston, TX — April 13, 2026 — McConnell Jones, recognized as the largest African American‑owned CPA firm in the U.S., announces the retirement of Kenneth Gibbs, CPA, Esq. effective June 30, 2026, after a notable career in public accounting. As a Tax Partner, Ken has...
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William A. Taylor, Jr. Appointed Managing Partner Following Two-Year Leadership Transition at McConnell Jones
Houston, TX — March 9, 2026 — McConnell Jones, recognized as the largest African American‑owned CPA firm in the U.S., is pleased to announce the appointment of William A. Taylor, Jr. as Managing Partner, effective at the conclusion of a structured two-year transition...
McConnell Jones Recognized as a Leading Workplace in Houston for 2025
McConnell Jones is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by the Houston Chronicle. This recognition continues a tradition of excellence, as McConnell Jones was also honored as a Top Workplace from 2021 through 2023. The firm’s repeated...
McConnell Jones Recognized Among Top 300 CPA Firms for Fourth Consecutive Year
We’re honored to announce that McConnell Jones has once again been included on INSIDE Public Accounting’s (IPA) Top 300 CPA Firms list for 2025. Ranked at #223, this is the fourth consecutive year the firm has been recognized on the list of the nation’s leading...
Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET)
RecordingOverview Gain insight into reducing your federal taxable income and explore the strategic implications of the Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET)—Strategies for Owners of S Corporations and Partnerships at the McConnell Jones webinar. If you own an S Corporation...
Understanding the October 2025 U.S. Government Shutdown: What It Means for You
On October 1, 2025, the U.S. Federal government commenced a shutdown as a result of Congress not approving a funding bill for the new fiscal year, or a continuing resolution (CR) to provide temporary funding while permanent appropriations are being negotiated and...
One Big Beautiful Bill Act
RecordingOverview Gain insight into recent legislative developments and explore strategic implications at the McConnell Jones webinar, “One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Key Provisions Affecting Small Business and Individuals.” This session is designed to provide...
McConnell Jones Announces Promotion of Elizabeth (“Liz”) Meyers to Information Technology Risk Advisory Partner
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2025 McConnell Jones Announces Promotion of Elizabeth (“Liz”) Meyers to Information Technology Risk Advisory Partner HOUSTON, Texas - McConnell & Jones, the largest majority African American-owned and controlled public accounting...
McConnell Jones Announces Acquisition of Taylor CPA & Associates
HOUSTON, Texas – February 7, 2025 – McConnell Jones, the largest majority African American-owned and controlled public accounting firm in the United States, today announced that it acquired Taylor CPA & Associates (TCPA), a well-established public accounting firm...
ISO 27001 Recertification: Continuing to Safeguard Our Clients’ Data
McConnell Jones, an industry leader in Assurance, Tax, and Consulting services, has renewed its ISO 27001:2013 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS). At McConnell Jones, safeguarding our clients’ data is our top priority. We understand...