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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...
One More Year Delay for Revenue Recognition and Lease Standards
Due to the impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has granted a one-year effective date delay for certain companies and nonprofit organizations applying the revenue recognition (ASU 2014-09, Revenue from...
Micah Clinger Hired as Audit Director
McConnell & Jones LLP, a leader in providing audit and assurance services to the public sector, is proud to announce the recent hire of Micah Clinger as Audit Director in the firm’s Dallas office. In his new position, Clinger is responsible for directing MJ’s...
COVID-19: Next Steps for Internal Audit
Internal audit is in a unique position to assist organizations navigate these unchartered times. Organizations are in a state of flux as they try to respond to the regulatory, financial and operational crisis that they are facing from this pandemic. As internal...
Heightened Hacking: How to Avoid Being a Victim
Since the escalation of COVID-19 cases, malicious activity from cybercriminals is also on the rise. Hackers are taking advantage of the coronavirus fear to carry out attacks. This is done by creating websites that claim to have cures for the virus or by spreading...
Interviewing in the Midst of a Pandemic
It has been more than four weeks since many of the United States’ cities implemented Stay-At-Home orders due to COVID-19. As we're all adjusting to this "new normal", we must also adjust the way that we conduct business which includes the interview process. Here are...
Michelle Brumfield, CPA Achieves Advanced Defined Contribution Plans Audit Certificate
Michelle Brumfield, Benefit Plan Assurance Director for McConnell & Jones, has successfully completed the Advanced Defined Contribution Plans Audit Certificate exam issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Chartered...
McConnell & Jones Recognized as COVID-19 Work Safe Company
McConnell & Jones (MJ) is proud to be recognized as a COVID-19 Work Safe Company by the Greater Houston Partnership (the Partnership). As part of the City of Houston’s recent “Stay Home – Work Safe” Order, the the Partnership as identified 10 core principles for...
McConnell & Jones Announces Multiple Promotions
McConnell & Jones LLP, one of the top accounting firms in the Southwest, announces the recent promotion of multiple employees throughout the organization: Audit Senior Promotion Shweta Bengani – Houston Office Nilam Ali – Houston Office Jiten Chudasama – Houston...
Tax Provisions in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
The McConnell & Jones team continues to focus on serving and advising clients. As we monitor the situation with COVID-19 we want to provide you with updates to remind you of the resources we have available to help you and your business. In addition to updates...