LAS VEGAS — Regional certified public accounting and business advisory firm Eide Bailly LLP’s presence in Las Vegas is growing this month with the addition of consulting firm JW Advisors and CPA Bryce Wisan. “There’s immense talent in Las Vegas, and we’re fortunate enough to welcome these well-known, respected professionals to Eide Bailly,” said Dave Stende, Eide Bailly … [Read more...]
Accounting Today Names Las Vegas Financial Consulting And Cpa Firm Jw Advisors “Best Small Firm To Work For”
LAS VEGAS – Accounting Today, a leading provider of business news for the tax and accounting industry, announced JW Advisors (JWA) of Las Vegas earned the top spot on its 2016 Best Small Firms to Work For. The list identifies the country’s top firms in the industry to work for based on a yearly survey conducted by Accounting Today in partnership with Best Companies Group. … [Read more...]
What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self?
“I would tell myself to not be complacent and be willing to leave your existing comfort zone. Take risks—those risks can lead to greater opportunity.” Eric Speer | General Manager Las Vegas Office, Logical Position “Unless you are absolutely passionate about your career role and can’t bear to exit, upgrade your position every five years. Change spurs growth. Keep building … [Read more...]
Accounting Today Names Las Vegas Financial Consulting and CPA Firm JW Advisors Among “Best Firms to Work for”
LAS VEGAS – Accounting Today, a leading provider of business news for the tax and accounting industry, named JW Advisors (JWA) of Las Vegas among its 2016 Best Firms to Work For. The list identifies the country’s top 100 firms in the industry to work for based on a yearly survey conducted by Accounting Today in partnership with Best Companies Group. The program is designed … [Read more...]
Industry Focus: Accountants
Certified public accountants (CPAs) in Nevada are experiencing an interesting shift in their industry as tax laws change and experienced professionals work to train a new generation. Recently, executives in the CPA industry met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss both the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. Tarah Richardson, … [Read more...]
JW Advisors Hires Assurance Services Director Chris Whetman
LAS VEGAS – JW Advisors (JWA), a leading Nevada CPA firm, is pleased to announce Chris Whetman has been hired as an assurance services director. “Mr. Whetman has nearly 20 years of experience in public and private accounting, working mainly with publicly traded companies in a variety of industries,” said Kirk Jacobson, founder and partner of JW Advisors. “With his expertise … [Read more...]
Elite Business Advisors Earn Prestigious CEPA Designation
LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas-based CPA firm JW Advisors Partner Chris Wilcox and Southwest based wealth management firm Miller Russell Associates Partner Russell Bucklew recently earned the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation after completing the Institute’s intensive CEPA executive style MBA program at the University of San Francisco. Wilcox and Bucklew join an elite … [Read more...]
JW Advisors Promotes New Assurance Services Manager and Senior Associate
LAS VEGAS – JW Advisors, a leading Nevada CPA firm, is pleased to announce William Hinsdale’s promotion to assurance services manager and John Hansen’s promotion to senior associate. “William and John have exceled at helping our clients meet their goals for success,” said Kirk Jacobson, founder and partner of JW Advisors. “Day in and day out they provide collaborative client … [Read more...]
JW Advisors Partner Kirk Jacobson Named to State Bar of Nevada Clients’ Security Fund Committee
LAS VEGAS – JW Advisors founder and partner Kirk Jacobson has been appointed to serve on the State Bar of Nevada Clients’ Security Fund Committee. The Board of Governors of the State Bar of Nevada appoints members to the committee. Jacobson will be one of two non-lawyers serving on the statewide committee, which was formed in 1970 to compensate victims of lawyer theft. The … [Read more...]
JW Advisors Partner Kirk Jacobson Appointed to the Nevada Bar Foundation Board of Directors
LAS VEGAS – Kirk Jacobson, founder and partner of JW Advisors, has been appointed by the Supreme Court of Nevada to serve on the Nevada Bar Foundation Board of Directors as the organization’s only non-attorney director. “I am honored to serve and lend my expertise to this worthy organization that helps people access justice and legal education programs,” said Jacobson, a … [Read more...]
Protect Against Tax Identity Theft
LAS VEGAS - It’s the most prevalent tax scam – and the peak season is upon us. We’re talking about tax identity theft and refund fraud. This scam has become a serious problem due to its simplicity. Identity thieves steal sensitive personal information – primarily Social Security numbers and birthdates – and then file fake tax returns requesting refunds using the stolen … [Read more...]
Partners in Leading Financial Consulting Company Create New Firm Called JW Advisors
LAS VEGAS – Two of the founding partners in the longtime, award-winning local accounting and financial consulting firm of Johnson Jacobson Wilcox announced they are forming their own company, called JW Advisors. Effective Jan. 1, longtime partners Kirk Jacobson and Chris Wilcox will own and operate a new firm called JW Advisors. They will be joined by more than half of the … [Read more...]
