News/Events
The Importance of Cybersecurity Measures in Benefit Plan Operations
In an era where digital threats are escalating, benefit plans—including 401(k)s, pensions, and health savings accounts—have become prime targets for cybercriminals. These plans contain immense amounts of sensitive personal and financial data, thereby making...
EBP Auditor’s Tip: Guide to Best Practices for Plan Administrators
Are You Reviewing Your Retirement Plan Fees Regularly? Here’s Why You Can’t Afford to Skip This Step What if you discovered that high fees were impacting on your retirement plan participants’ savings and potentially placing fiduciaries to liability for failing to act...
Unlocking the Backdoor: Tax Implications of Converting Traditional IRA Funds to a Roth IRA in 2025
Navigating the Complexities of Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT)
May 29, 2025 Few topics generate more confusion for nonprofit organizations than Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT). It is also one of the areas that can cause the most problems for your organization, costing you money in the form of taxes, and in more severe...
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...
Year-End Tax Planning: Essential Tips for Individuals and Businesses
As the year draws to a close, it's crucial to take a proactive approach to tax planning. Whether you're an individual taxpayer or a business owner, these strategies can help you optimize your tax situation and potentially save money. Here are some key considerations...
McConnell Jones Named as a Top 300 CPA Firm
McConnell Jones is proud to be named a Top 300 CPA Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) for 2024. The IPA Top 500 List recognizes the nation’s highest-performing and fastest-growing accounting firms. This year’s list was determined based on a comprehensive, in-depth...
McConnell Jones Continues Partnership with the National Minority Supplier Development Council
Houston, Texas – McConnell Jones, a leading assurance, tax, and consulting professional services firm is excited to announce that it has been recertified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) on behalf of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)...