News Releases - 2020

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RSM Boosts its Salesforce Practice by Joining Forces with MondayCall LLC

RSM announced today that the leaders and staff of MondayCall LLC, a Salesforce consulting partner headquartered in San Francisco, will join RSM.

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Sage Names RSM Growth Partner of the Year for Deals

Sage (FTSE: SGE), the market leader in cloud business management solutions, recently announced its 2020 Partner of the Year award winners, including naming RSM as one of two firms being named Growth Partner of the Year for Deals.

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RSM Expands National Tax Technology Consulting Team

RSM announced today an expansion of its national tax technology consulting team.

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RSM US Middle Market Business Index Eases Modestly in November, as the COVID-19 Pandemic Intensifies

RSM today announced results of the November reading for its RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI). November’s data revealed the MMBI composite score eased modestly from 126.7 in October to 123.6, indicating that expectations on the direction of the economy, net earnings and revenues among middle market business executives are changing in light of an intensifying pandemic, a potential vaccine and likely policy changes in 2021.

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Accounting Today Names RSM’s Joe Adams to its 2020 Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting List

RSM recently announced that its CEO and Managing Partner Joe Adams was named to Accounting Today’s 2020 Top Most Influential People in Accounting list.

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Great Place to Work® Names RSM One of the 2020 Best Workplaces for Parents™

Great Place to Work® has honored RSM on its 2020 Best Workplaces for Parents list.

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Jerry Martin Named Chair of RSM US LLP’s Board of Directors, Three New Board Members Selected

RSM recently announced that Jerry Martin succeeds Matt Bradvica as chair of the RSM US LLP Board of Directors for a one-year term effective Dec. 1, 2020. In addition, three new board members—John Bird, Beth Johnson and Darcy Wilson-Jones – have been elected to serve four-year terms, beginning Dec. 1, 2020.

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RSM Supports Communities Through Virtual Volunteer Initiative

RSM recently held its 11th annual RSM US Volunteer Week, during which nearly 2,000 RSM employees and their family members participated in more than 60 volunteer activities across the country and in Canada to give back to their local communities.

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Corey Conners Wins $300,000 for Charity Through RSM’s Birdies Fore Love Program

RSM is pleased to announce that Corey Conners has won $300,000 through RSM’s Birdies Fore Love charitable giving competition.

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RSM Congratulates Robert Streb, Winner of the 11th RSM Classic

RSM is pleased to congratulate Robert Streb on winning the 11th annual event at Sea Island, Georgia!

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RSM Donates $4 Million through 2020 Birdies Fore Love Program

RSM was pleased to recently present a check for just over $4 million to the Davis Love Foundation as a result of the firm’s employee-led Birdies Fore Love (BFL) campaign in connection with the 11th annual RSM Classic, a PGA TOUR event for which RSM is title sponsor. This brings the grand total raised through the tournament since its inception in 2010 to $21.6 million.

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RSM’s Ewelina Meczkowska Receives AICPA Forensic and Valuation Services Standing Ovation

RSM is pleased to announce that Ewelina Meczkowska has been selected as a recipient of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS) Standing Ovation.

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Middle Market Business Index Holds Steady in October, as U.S. Economy Remains on Track for Recovery

The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, remained steady in October, indicating that the U.S. economy is continuing to emerge from the pandemic-induced recession.

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RSM Extends Sponsorship with PGA TOUR Professionals Zach Johnson and Davis Love III

RSM is pleased to announce extensions to its sponsorship of PGA TOUR professionals and Team RSM members Zach Johnson and Davis Love III through 2025.

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AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor Name RSM’s Tracey Walker One of its 2020 Most Powerful Women in Accounting

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and CPA Practice Advisor recently honored 25 leaders in the accounting profession with the 2020 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Award. Included on the list is Tracey Walker, national senior director of government affairs and culture, diversity and inclusion with RSM.

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RSM’s Joe Adams and Phyllis Deiso Named to the 2020 NACD Directorship 100

RSM is pleased to announce that the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) has named RSM Managing Partner and CEO Joe Adams and RSM National SEC Practice Leader Phyllis Deiso to the 2020 NACD Directorship 100.

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RSM Enhances Health Care Industry Team with Appointment of Ryan Haggerty

RSM has further strengthened its health care industry team with the appointment of Philadelphia-based Consulting Principal Ryan Haggerty, who joined the firm as the national leader for the healthcare internal audit, regulatory compliance and enterprise risk practice.

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RSM Announces Winners of Data Mining Fore Insights Innovation Competition

RSM is pleased to announce the winners of its inaugural Data Mining Fore Insights (DMFI), an innovation competition centered on PGA Tour events, Birdies Fore Love charities and common analytics tools and techniques.

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Kristin Keating Joins RSM and Strengthens National Life Sciences Team as Medical Device Sector Leader

RSM is pleased to announce the addition of Kristin Keating to RSM as an audit partner. She will serve on the national life sciences team as the medical device sector leader.

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RSM Selects Representatives to Join the CEO Action for Racial Equity Fellowship Program

RSM is pleased to announce it has selected six individuals to represent RSM in CEO Action for Racial Equity, a fellowship program launched by CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ (CEO Action).

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RSM Survey Reveals How the Middle Market is Returning to Work

RSM today announced results from its RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI) Return to Work Special Report.

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AICPA Honors RSM’s Rich Caturano with Gold Medal of Distinction

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) recently announced that Richard (Rich) Caturano, national leader of culture, diversity and inclusion with RSM, is a recipient of the 2020 AICPA Gold Medal Award of Distinction.

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RSM Names Tony Wood National Enterprise Leader for Family Office

RSM recently named Tony Wood as the firm’s national enterprise leader for family office.

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Consulting Magazine Names RSM’s Tracy Dasgupta a 2020 Rising Star

RSM is pleased to announce that Tracy Dasgupta has been named one of Consulting magazine’s Rising Stars of the Profession for 2020.

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RSM US Middle Market Business Index Sees Modest Jump in September, as Pandemic Conditions Continue to Ease

RSM today announced results of the September reading for its RSM US Middle Market Business Index. Typically a quarterly index, the firm is releasing monthly installments of the MMBI for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Consulting Magazine Names RSM’s Gavin Backos a Top 25 Consultant

RSM is pleased to announce that Gavin Backos, a principal in RSM’s management consulting practice, has been named one of Consulting magazine’s Top 25 Consultants in 2020.

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Consulting Magazine Recognizes RSM's Christina Churchill with a 2020 Women Leader in Technology Award

RSM is pleased to announce that Christina Churchill, principal and national lead for the technology and digital management consulting practice, has been recognized by Consulting magazine as a Women Leader in Technology.

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National Association of Manufacturers Names RSM’s Sergio de la Fe to Board of Directors

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) recently announced that Sergio de la Fe, national enterprise accounts leader and national industry leader of industrials with RSM, has been named to the NAM Board of Directors.

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RSM Recognized as One of America’s Best-in-State Employers 2020 by Forbes

RSM has been recognized as part of Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best-in-State Employers 2020.

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RSM US Wealth Management LLC Named to Barron’s 2020 Top 100 RIA Firms List

RSM is pleased to announce that RSM US Wealth Management LLC was recently included on Barron’s 2020 Top 100 RIA Firms list, which ranks the top 100 registered independent-advisory firms in the United States.

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RSM’s Josie Hammond Chairs AICPA Employee Benefit Plans Expert Panel

RSM is pleased to announce that Josie Hammond, RSM’s national director of employee benefit plan services, was recently appointed as chair of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Employee Benefit Plans Expert Panel (EBP EP).

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RSM Names Vikas Sekhri National M&A Tax Service Line Leader

RSM announced that Vikas Sekhri will become the firm’s national M&A tax service line leader, effective Sept. 1.

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RSM Welcomes Deborah Gordon as Excise Tax Practice Leader, Washington National Tax

RSM is pleased to welcome Deborah (Debbie) Gordon as a principal with the firm’s Washington National Tax (WNT) team, where she will lead the firm’s excise tax practice.

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Great Place to Work® and Fortune Name RSM One of the 2020 Best Workplaces for Women

Great Place to Work and Fortune have honored RSM as one of the 2020 Best Workplaces for Women. Rankings are based on employee feedback, and reward companies that best include all employees, regardless of who they are or what they do for the organization.

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Working Mother Names RSM as One of the “Best Companies for Dads”

Working Mother recently revealed its third annual list of the “Best Companies for Dads,” celebrating organizations that lead in the areas of paternity leave, childcare, flexible schedules and more. RSM was one of the 85 companies recognized on this year’s list.

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Junior Achievement and RSM Unveil Take Stock in Your Future® to Teach Teens About the Stock Market

RSM, along with Junior Achievement USA, are pleased to announce the launch of JA Take Stock in Your Future®, a program that helps high-school students understand the inner workings of the stock market, and helps take away the mystery of investing.

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Working Mother Names RSM as One of its 2020 100 Best Companies

RSM announced today that it was named to Working Mother’s annual list of the 100 Best Companies. This is the 14th year RSM has been included on the list.

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RSM US Middle Market Business Index Rebounds in August, Nearing Pre-Pandemic Levels

RSM today announced results of the August reading for its RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI).

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RSM Birdies Fore Love Set for Fall Portion of 2020-21 PGA TOUR Season

RSM, along with the PGA TOUR, announced today the start of the third annual RSM Birdies Fore Love charitable giving platform through an on-course competition during the fall portion of the 2020-21 PGA TOUR season.

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Team RSM Member Zach Johnson Named 2020 Payne Stewart Award Winner

RSM is pleased to congratulate PGA TOUR professional and Team RSM Member Zach Johnson on being named the 2020 Payne Stewart Award winner.

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RSM Named to the 2020/2021 Inner Circle for Microsoft Business Applications

RSM was recently named to the 2020/2021 Inner Circle for Microsoft Business Applications. Membership in this elite group is based on sales achievements that rank RSM in the top echelon of the Microsoft’s Business Applications global network of partners.

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Middle Market Business Index Shows Long-Term Economic Impact of COVID-19

The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, dropped to 100.7 in July from 109.1 in June.

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2020 RSM Classic to Hold Tournament Without On-Site Spectators

RSM, along with the Davis Love Foundation and the PGA TOUR, announced today that the 2020 RSM Classic will be played without spectators.

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RSM Named to Modern Healthcare’s 2020 Management Consulting Firms List

RSM was recently ranked No. 13 in the nation on Modern Healthcare’s 2020 list of the largest management consulting firms.

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PCI Security Standards Council Names RSM to its 2020-2022 Global Executive Assessor Roundtable

RSM is honored to be named to the PCI Security Standards Council's 2020-2022 PCI SSC Global Executive Assessor Roundtable, an executive committee advisory board comprised of senior executives from PCI SSC assessor companies.

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RSM $1 Million Gift Endows Accounting Faculty Fellowships at DePaul University

The RSM US Foundation has made a $1 million gift to DePaul University to promote academic excellence at DePaul’s School of Accountancy & Management Information Systems (MIS).

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RSM Recognized as a Finalist for Two 2020 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards

RSM was recently named a finalist for the 2020 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards in the categories of “Business Applications – Connected Field Service” and “Modern Workplace – Teamwork.”

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Opportunity Zone Magazine Recognizes RSM’s Frank Lucas on Top 25 Opportunity Zone List in the Tax Specialists Category

RSM is pleased to announce that Frank Lucas, tax senior manager, was recently selected as one of this year’s Top 25 Opportunity Zone Influencers in the Tax Specialist category by Opportunity Zone Magazine.

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RSM US Middle Market Business Index Shows Economic Improvement Remained Slow in June

RSM recently announced results of the June reading for its RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI). Typically a quarterly index, the firm is releasing monthly installments of the MMBI for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report’s data revealed the MMBI composite score saw a modest increase from 106.1 in May to 108.9 in June, likely caused by the lifting of lockdowns across the country and release of pent up demand.

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Accounting Today Ranks RSM No. 1 on 2020 VAR 100 List

RSM was recently ranked No. 1 on Accounting Today’s annual listing of the top 100 Value-Added Resellers (VARs).

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RSM CEO Talks with Fellow CEOs about Leading the Real Economy

RSM recently launched a video series featuring Managing Partner and CEO Joe Adams and fellow CEOs in virtual one-on-one conversations about how they are leading their businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic and into the economic recovery.

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RSM US Wealth Management LLC Ranked No. 5 on Accounting Today’s 2020 Wealth Magnets List

RSM is pleased to announce that RSM US Wealth Management LLC was recently ranked No. 5 by Accounting Today on the publication’s 14th annual list of the top CPA Firms by assets under management (AUM).

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Insider Pro and Computerworld Name RSM to 2020 List of 100 Best Places to Work in IT

IDG’s Insider Pro and Computerworld announced today RSM as a 2020 Best Places to Work in IT, one of 100 top organizations that challenge their IT staffs while providing great benefits and compensation.

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RSM US Middle Market Business Index Rebounds in May, Revealing the Beginning of Economic Recovery

RSM today announced results of the May reading for its RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI). Typically a quarterly index, the firm is releasing monthly installments of the MMBI for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Bob Scott Names RSM No. 1 on 2020 Top 100 VAR List

RSM has been named to the Bob Scott’s Top 100 VARs (Value-Added Resellers) for 2020.

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Diversity MBA Media Names RSM’s Tracey Walker to “Top 100 Women of Influence” List

Diversity MBA Media, a national organization integrating diversity and inclusion with talent management, recently announced its new publication, Top 100 Magazine. The inaugural issue,Top 100 Women of Influence, includes Tracey Walker, national director government affairs; culture, diversity and inclusion with RSM.

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CRN Names RSM to 2020 Solution Provider 500 List

RSM is pleased to announce that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named RSM to its 2020 Solution Provider 500 list.

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RSM Named One of the 2020 Best Workplaces in Chicago by Great Place to Work®

Great Place to Work has honored RSM as one of the 2020 Best Workplaces in Chicago, one of the nation’s most competitive marketplaces.

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RSM's Sergio de la Fe Named National Industry Leader for Industrials

RSM is pleased to announce that Sergio de la Fe has taken on a new position within the firm as national industry leader for industrials, effective May 1.

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Middle Market Business Index Captures Severe Shocks to Economy

The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, dramatically decreased by more than 21 points to 88.4 in the second quarter 2020, capturing the severe shocks to the economy resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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RSM Survey Reveals How the Middle Market is Tackling Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Issues

RSM recently announced, in collaboration with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, results from its RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI) Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) special report.

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RSM’s Industry Eminence Program Announces Class of 2020

RSM is pleased to announce the third class of the firm’s Industry Eminence Program. The new eminence class recently kicked off their participation in the three-year program, joining the current 21 senior analysts from previous classes.

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New Report from RSM Reveals Middle Market is Ground Zero for Cybersecurity Threats

The middle market is a prime target for cybercriminals, as security threats continue to increase year after year, according to the RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI) Cybersecurity Special Report released today from RSM in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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RSM Joins 80+ Corporations in Supporting COVID-19 Response and 5-Point Action Agenda

RSM is pleased to join a consortium of more than 80 supporting companies, launched by Ascend, the largest nonprofit Pan-Asian membership organization for business professionals and executives in North America, to address the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak.

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RSM US Foundation Awards 10 Students with Scholarships Toward Tuition

RSM is pleased to announce it has selected 10 students to receive scholarships toward their 2020/2021 tuition through the RSM US Foundation's national scholarship program: Power Your Education.

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Great Place to Work® Names RSM One of the 2020 Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services

Great Place to Work has honored RSM as one of its 2020 Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services.

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AICPA Recognizes Three RSM Employees with 2019 Elijah Watt Sells Award

RSM is pleased to announce that three of its employees were recently named by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) as winners of its 2019 Elijah Watt Sells Award.

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RSM US Middle Market Business Index Reaches New Low in March as Businesses Deal with the Impact of COVID-19

RSM today announced results of the March reading for its RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI). The MMBI is typically a quarterly index, but the firm will release monthly installments of the MMBI for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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RSM Acquires XTIVIA Software for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance for Government Contractors

RSM is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of the software for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance from XTIVIA, a leader in the government contracting space for Microsoft Solutions.

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Accounting Today Ranks RSM No. 5 on Top 100 Firms List

RSM was recently ranked the fifth largest accounting, tax and consulting services firm in the U.S. for the 14th consecutive year by Accounting Today.

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RSM’s Kevin Carpenter to Lead Cybersecurity Due Diligence

RSM is pleased to announce that Kevin Carpenter will take on a new role as cybersecurity due diligence leader within the firm’s transaction advisory services (TAS) practice.

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Middle Market Showed Strong Economic Sentiment Prior to COVID-19 Outbreak

The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, rose in the first quarter, revealing a positive economic outlook among middle market business leaders that was driven by strong improvement in gross revenues and net earnings. Executives expressed confidence in the continued improvement of the U.S. economy, but coronavirus, a health issue of global and economic significance, is expected to have a substantial impact on future sentiment.

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Junior Achievement USA Names RSM’s Bill Kracunas to Board

RSM is pleased to announce that Bill Kracunas, principal – management consulting, based out of the firm’s Boston office – has accepted an invitation to join Junior Achievement USA’s board of directors.

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RSM Recognized on CRN’s 2020 MSP500 List

RSM announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named RSM to its 2020 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category.

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RSM Congratulates Davis Thompson on Winning Jones Cup

RSM is pleased to congratulate Davis Thompson on winning the Jones Cup and an invitation to the 2020 RSM Classic.

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RSM Provides $90k to Help 9 Employees’ Dreams Come True Through Pursue Your Passion Program

RSM recently awarded nine employees from across the country with $90,000 ($10,000 each) and nine paid-time-off (PTO) days to fulfill their dreams through the firm’s Pursue Your Passion program.

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2019 RSM Classic Raises More Than $4.6 Million for Those in Need

RSM is pleased to announce that the 10th RSM Classic (Nov. 18 – 24, 2019) raised $4,603,021.12 for children- and family-focused charitable organizations.

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RSM Earns Top Marks in 2020 Corporate Equality Index

RSM is proud to announce that it received a score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s premier benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.

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Forbes Names RSM to List of Best Employers for Diversity

RSM was recently named one of America’s “Best Employers For Diversity” for 2020 by Forbes.

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New RSM Data Shows Middle Market Retailers Are Committed to Digital Transformation, But Still Figuring Out the How

RSM today announced select retail results from its Digital Transformation Survey that assesses organizations’ approaches to digital transformation in various industries.

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RSM Opens Retail Experience Center at NRF Big Show 2020

RSM invites National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show participants to the firm’s interactive Retail Experience Center in New York during NRF 2020.

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RSM’s Hussain Hasan Recognized as NACD Directorship Certified^TM

RSM announced today that the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) recently recognized Hussain Hasan, national leader, technology risk consulting, former RSM board member and current board member for Ascend (Pan-Asian leadership organization) – as NACD Directorship Certified^TM.

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RSM Collaborates with ISACA to Enhance Technology Capabilities

RSM recently announced a strategic collaboration with ISACA, a global association helping individuals and enterprises achieve the positive potential of technology.

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Forbes Names RSM One of America’s Top Recommended Tax and Accounting Firms

RSM was recently named by Forbes as one of America’s Top Recommended Tax and Accounting Firms.

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Accounting Today Names RSM’s Joe Adams to its 2019 Top 100 Most Influential People List

Joe Adams, managing partner and CEO with RSM, was recently named to Accounting Today’s 2019 Top 100 Most Influential People list.