Part Time CFO Provider News
TechCFO Adds Janice M. Kelliher, CPA as Partner
in its Boston Office Cambridge, MA
The Zamzow Group recognized as one of the 100 Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Los Angeles County
TechCFO Makes Inc. 500 List
Greg DeFoor, CPA Earns CFE Credential
TechCFO Adds Janice M. Kelliher, CPA as Partner
in its Boston Office Cambridge, MA
October 29, 2009 - TechCFO, a leading provider of outsourced CFO-level financial and management services for technology and biotechnology companies, today announced the addition of Janice M. Kelliher, CPA, as Partner in its Boston office. Kelliher is the latest partner to join the company's Boston practice.
Janice M. Kelliher, CPA, brings almost 25 years of financial and management experience to her clients, assisting them with the full array of financial, accounting, and management issues. Early in her career, Janice was an audit manager for Deloitte & Touche before becoming treasurer of a start-up organization, The Education Assistance Group. As the CFO of The Harder Group, a venture capital firm, Kelliher executed many successful operational and financial related initiatives at the firm's portfolio companies, including serving as the CFO and CEO of a software company, GWA Information Systems, Inc. Recently, Kelliher was a Director of the Emerging Business practice for Accounting Management Solutions, Inc. where she was responsible for business development, client services, hiring and development of professional staff, and strategic planning.
Kelliher provides part time, interim, and project accounting and financial management services to a variety of emerging technology clients. Janice's industry expertise also includes professional services, distribution and non-profit organizations. As a hands-on, seasoned financial professional, Janice has cultivated key relationships with board of directors, team members and professional advisors. Over her career, she has been involved with many private placements, mergers, acquisitions, and carve-outs. Kelliher earned a B.S. degree in Accountancy from Bentley University and is a licensed CPA.
"Janice is a significant addition to our growing Boston team," said Chris Thomajan, Managing Partner of TechCFO Boston. "With the breadth of experience of an investor, board member, external auditor, CEO and CFO, Janice understands the needs and priorities of technology businesses and is uniquely qualified to provide financial management expertise to our clients."
About TechCFO
TechCFO is an executive services firm that provides experienced CFOs and senior finance professionals to deliver project and part-time financial and strategic services. With offices in Atlanta, Boston, Research Triangle Park and San Francisco, TechCFO was recently named to the Inc. 500. TechCFO combines deep practical experience, comprehensive resources and best-of-breed practices to deliver objective, high-value financial and management consulting services for private, venture-funded and publicly-traded businesses through all stages. TechCFO professionals have extensive experience with critical business and financial issues in the software, technology, and life sciences industries. TechCFO enables businesses to focus on core competencies by providing flexible, customized professional services. For more information, please call 866.962.4CFO or visit www.techcfo.com.
The Zamzow Group was recently recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the 100 Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Los Angeles County
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (August 10, 2009) - The Zamzow Group, Inc., a Beverly Hills based accounting services firm, has been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the 100 largest womenowned businesses in Los Angeles County. Ranked by 2008 and 2007 revenue respectively, businesses on The List must be 50% womenowned and headquartered in Los Angeles County. The Zamzow Group, which is 100% womenowned and is certified as such by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), The City and County of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), debuts on the Top 100 List at #98.
Brenda ZamzowFrazier, President of The Zamzow Group, was elated upon hearing news of the honor. "Qualifying for inclusion on the Los Angeles Business Journal's List is an exciting milestone for The Zamzow Group," she said. "It shows that we are managing to weather the current economic storm, and we are emerging from it stronger and in a better position to meet our clients needs." ZamzowFrazier was recently installed as Treasurer of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBOLA). This is her third year on the NAWBO Board.
The 100 largest womenowned businesses in Los Angeles County reported combined total revenue of $6.3 billion for 2008, up $491 million or 8 percent from 2007, reports the Los Angeles Business Journal. Overall, the 100 largest womenowned businesses headquartered locally employ more than 25,000 people worldwide.
About The Zamzow Group
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The Zamzow Group, Inc. is an accounting services firm providing seasoned financial and accounting professionals (CPAs and MBAs) to client companies for shortterm staffing, longterm projects and interim financial management. The Zamzow Group is part of the select group of companies certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), which provides a national standard of certification of womenowed businesses.
TechCFO Ranks No. 201 on Inc. Magazine's 28th Annual List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies - the Inc. 500
Ranked by 2008 and 2007 revenue respectively, businesses on The List must be 50% women-owned. The Zamzow Group, which is 100% women-owned and is certified as such by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council(WBENC), The City and County of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), debuts on the Top 100 List at #98.
Atlanta, GA, August 18, 2009 - Inc. magazine ranked TechCFO No. 201 on its 28th annual Inc. 500, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The ranking reflects TechCFO's three year sales growth of 1,007%. The list represents a comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy -America's independent-minded entrepreneurs. Companies such as Microsoft, Zappos, Intuit, GoDaddy, Under Armour, Jamba Juice, American Apparel, Oracle, and hundreds of other powerhouses gained early exposure as members of the Inc. 500. If you want to know which companies are going to change the world, look at the Inc. 500," said Inc. editor Jane Berentson. "These are the most dynamic, fast-growth companies in the nation, the ones finding innovative solutions to problems, creating smart systems, and inventing products we soon discover we can't live without. The Inc. 500 list is Inc. magazine's tribute to American business ingenuity and ambition.
Based in Atlanta with offices in Boston, RTP, and San Francisco, TechCFO provides comprehensive business infrastructure services, including executive level financial management, project management and staffing, accounting systems and support, human resource and administrative services to emerging and established technology organizations. TechCFO was listed as the 17th fastest growing in business products and services. "We are honored to be named to the Inc. Magazine annual list of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies," said Kent Elmer, Managing Partner of TechCFO. "Early stage and established technology businesses are increasingly turning to TechCFO's expertise for strategic financial professional services. Our growth is a testament to our clients and the commitment of our partners to their success."
About Inc. Magazine
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today's innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 712,961, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at Inc.com.
Greg DeFoor, CPA Earns CFE Credential
In July of this year The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE),the world's leading provider of anti-fraud training and education, awarded Greg DeFoor, CPA the globally-preferred Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)credential. In order to become a CFE, an anti-fraud professional must meet astringent set of criteria and pass a rigorous exam administered by the ACFE.
Mr. DeFoor has successfully met the ACFE's character, experience, and education requirements for the CFE credential, and has demonstrated knowledge in four areas critical to the fight against fraud: FraudulentFinancial Transactions, Criminology & Ethics, Legal Elements of Fraud and Fraud Investigation.
Mr. DeFoor joins the ranks of over 23,000 business and government professionals worldwide who have also earned the CFE certification. Mr. DeFoor is currently a Principal in the firm of Winslett & DeFoor CPAs PC of Marietta, Georgia, and is licensed to practice public accounting in Georgia and Alabama.
CFE's have the ability to: Examine data and records to detect and trace fraudulent transactions; interview suspects to obtain information; write investigation reports, advise clients as to their findings and testify at trial; be well-versed in the law as it relates to fraud investigations; and understand the underlying factors that motivate individuals to commit fraud. Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE's)on six continents have investigated more than 1 million suspected cases of civil and criminal fraud.