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Webinar: Year End Tax Planning: What You Need to Know for 2021
Join McConnell & Jones as we walk through year end tax planning and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Our webinar will discuss: Year-End Tax Tips Paycheck Protection Program and Taxes Paycheck Protection Program Overview and Forgiveness Qualifies for 1 Hour...
COVID-19 Stress Factors for Human Resources
Responses exceed 100% due to multiple responses In a survey recently conducted by McConnell & Jones and Thompson Knight in early November among human resources professionals nationwide, the stress of COVID-19 is making negative personal and professional...
Elizabeth Meyers Promoted to Director of Information Technology Consulting
McConnell & Jones LLP , one of the region’s largest public accounting and risk advisory practices, is proud to announce the recent promotion of Elizabeth (Liz) Meyers to Director of Information Technology Consulting. Responsible for oversight of the firm’s...
What Companies Should Know Today About PPP Loan Forgiveness
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, enacted March 27, established the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which allowed employers to acquire a loan to cover payroll costs and certain non-payroll costs to help their businesses endure reduced...
Houston Business Journal Ranks MJ as one of the Largest Houston-Area Minority-owned Businesses
McConnell & Jones LLP(MJ), an industry leading accounting and business consulting firm, was ranked as one of the largest Houston-area minority-owned businesses by the Houston Business Journal(HBJ). The annual ranking is based on Houston area minority-owned...
Webinar: What Plan Administrators Should Know About New Regulations and Evolving Issues
It is an understatement to say things are different this year, and employee benefit plans have not been exempt from change. McConnell & Jones LLP and Thompson & Knight LLP are hosting a one-hour webinar on the changes in benefit plans including: Impact of the...
Washington D.C. Recruitment Informational
Join the professionals of our Washington D.C. office for a recruitment informational focused on current opportunities and working at McConnell & Jones. Hear from presenters about working as an auditor and starting new employment in the age of COVID-19....
McConnell & Jones LLP Grows Houston Office with New Tax Manager
McConnell & Jones LLP (MJ), recognized as a top recommended tax firm by Forbes in 2020, is proud to announce the recent hire of Fatima Chase, CPA as tax manager in the Houston office. In her new position, Chase will help manage the firm’s tax and...
Why Large-Scale System Deployments Fail – Understanding People & Data Part 2
Earlier in the summer we shared Part I of this blog post; focusing on the impact that people play in system deployments and specifically how the shift in organizational behavior cannot happen overnight. As we discussed, over time, organizations have improved their...
Wayne McConnell Featured in Accounting Today’s 2020 Managing Partner Elite
We are honored to have our managing partner, Wayne McConnell, CPA, featured in the in Accounting Today's 2020 Managing Partner Elite. Read more of "2020 Managing Partner Elite" below: About Accounting Today Accounting Today is a leading provider of online...
McConnell Jones Listed in the Top 25 List of Houston CPA Firms
McConnell Jones, an audit, tax and consulting firm, has earned recognition by being named one of the top 25 CPA firms in Houston in the Houston Business Journal annual list of firms. Founded more than 30 years ago, the firm serves various public, private and...
A Day in the Life: A Perspective from a Virtual Intern
For many students, myself included, internships in their field of study are essential to successful outcomes after graduation. This summer, I'm interning with McConnell & Jones as an Audit Intern for the Houston office. My internship has been completely virtual...
Navigating Retirement Plan Issues During COVID-19
The CPAs of McConnell & Jones invite you to a complimentary webinar focused on retirement plan issues caused by COVID-19. During this informative seminar, experts from Qualified Plan Advisors will review tips and best practices to successfully help you with the...
McConnell & Jones Honors Juneteenth by Closing Offices for the Day
McConnell & Jones LLP announced that all office locations will be closed this Friday, June 19, 2020 in observation of Juneteenth, a day which celebrates the liberation of the last group of enslaved African Americans in the South. This year, Juneteenth, also known...
Why Large-Scale System Deployments Fail – Understanding People & Data: Part 1
Leading IT research firm, The Standish Group, has examined the success rate of IT project for more than 25 years; classifying these deployments as Successful, Challenged, or Failed. Successful – A successful project was one that met all three of the triple...