BMSS News
Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith to merge with Himmelwright, Huguley & Boles
Birmingham, AL – Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith (BMSS) begins its planned growth strategy across Alabama by announcing its merger with Himmelwright, Huguley & Boles, an Auburn-Opelika CPA firm. The merger will take place on January 1st, 2017 bringing the combined entity to a total of 140 employees. The firms will consolidate under the name […]
Estate Planning in the Face of Proposed Valuation Rules
Written by Cherion Sibley, CPA, CFP® Contemplating the transfer of closely held family business interests? Consider making those gifts as soon as possible before new valuation rules are enacted. If you have been considering transferring your family business to your heirs, now may be the time to act. Earlier this month, the IRS issued proposed regulations […]
Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith Named Best Place to Work by Accounting Today
Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith (BMSS) is pleased to announce their award for one of the “Best Accounting Firms to Work For” by Accounting Today. This is the eighth time the firm has been named to this prestigious list. “We are honored to be recognized on this list yet again. When Don Murphy, Keith Barfield […]
Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith Announces New Staff Promotions
Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith is proud to announce recent promotions. Ashley Caldwell, CPA and Mark Underhill, CPA have been promoted to manager. Ashley Caldwell has 8 years of experience in public accounting, specializing in employee benefit plan audits as well as serving clients in the not-for-profit and governmental industries. She is a member of […]
BMSS Named Best Place to Work!
Birmingham, AL – Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith (BMSS) is pleased to announce its ranking in the Birmingham Business Journal’s highly anticipated list of “Best Places to Work.” BMSS took the 1st place spot in the large company category, making it the highest ranking CPA firm in Birmingham across all size categories. Additionally, this is […]