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February 2021
From Member Services: Thriving Amidst Change
D'Yãn Davis Director of CPAConnect
“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.”
− Buckminster Fuller, Architect, Inventor and Futurist After surviving the flu pandemic of 1918, grieving the loss of his young daughter in 1922 and the failure of his business in 1927, Buckminster Fuller, noted architect, inventor, and futurist, embarked on a re-examination of his life. The epiphany that followed created in him a globalized view on the impact of individual activities, with a belief in “doing more with less” and the efficiency
of process and procedure. Almost 100 years later, we also find ourselves in a time of forced transition. Faced with shutdowns on a global scale, drastic changes to work environments, and multiple changes to tax law and regulations, CPA firms needed to find ways to continue serving clients while ensuring the safety of staff members. Utilizing collaborative technology such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, CPAConnect members recognized that they were able to interact effectively in virtual environments. Tools such as messaging and discussion forums, audio, and video conferencing not only served to promote internal connectivity, they also created new lines of communication to prospective and current clients. Many of these tools and procedures will remain a vital part of firm culture
moving forward. Embracing new lines of communication meant that firms needed to retool processes and procedures within their firms to ensure productivity. From employee reviews, to workflow management, each process required examination. By participating in CPAConnect Sharing Calls, online discussions, and peer-to-peer discussions, members encouraged one another and helped create new operating Thriving, continued on page 2
Announcing CPAConnect’s 2021 Advisory Committee
Park Ridge, Ill., will step into his new role as vice chair.
Delanna Rhoton of BRK CPAs, will lead this year’s group CPAConnect's advisory committee play a major role in gathering and evaluating information and helps to shape the course of the alliance. After the Chair Delanna Rhoton challenges of the past year, we are pleased to announce the 2021 CPAConnect Advisory Committee. The year will see Delanna Rhoton of BRK , in Winchester, Tenn., settle in and
start on her term as the 2021 chair. Rhoton will succeed Philip M. Juravel of Juravel & Company, LLC, of Alpharetta, Ga., in the position. Juravel will remain on the committee s er v i n g i n t he immediate past chair Immediate Past Chair role where he will Philip M. Juravel support the chair and provide continuity during the transition. Jeff Rozovics of , in
Vice Chair Jeff Rozovics
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The remaining 2021 CPAConnect Advisory Committee positions will be filled out by t he follow ing members:
Kathy Lyle, leading partner with , in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Thomas Mangold , leading partner and president with , in Austin, Texas. Kevin Matthews, leading partner with , in Reston, Va. Committee, continued on page 2