Accounting Appreciation Giveaway

Happy International Accounting Day

We just wanted to say “thank you” and recognize all your contributions to your community, your employees, and the profession.
The Accounting Appreciation Giveaway is now closed. The Giveaway ended on 11:59 PM CT on November 30th, 2022.

International Accounting Day is November 10

We can’t think of a better time to recognize all our customers in tax & accounting.
Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the profession. From keeping the books, handling complex tax returns, and providing critical advisory services, accountants are indispensable to their clients.  That’s why today---and really every day---we want to express our gratitude and appreciation for all you do.
On this page, we've compiled interesting anecdotes about the history of accounting and reasons why we love accountants.
To all of our customers and accountants across the globe, on behalf of Thomson Reuters, we thank you, and Happy International Accounting Day!

Fun facts about accountants

Accountants sent Al Capone to prison

Thanks to the FBI accounting special agents, gangster Al Capone was finally sent to prison for tax evasion.

Accountants run the Oscar vote

CPAs are the people who tabulate all the Oscar ballots!

Bubble gum was made by an accountant

In 1926, accountant Walter Diemer, created the modern formula for bubble gum.

Accountants wrote some of the Bible

St. Matthew and Paul both worked as tax collectors.

Why we love CPAs

They give back to their community in big ways, through fundraising and philanthropy

CapinCrouse is celebrating 50 years of empowering nonprofits
This firm has made serving nonprofits more than a niche — they’ve made it their mission to make a difference and work with more than 1,600 outreach organizations, churches, higher education institutions, foundations, and other nonprofit entities nationwide.

Baker Tilly focuses on stewardship in their local communities
At Baker Tilly, Stewardship Week is a powerful five days of service where the firm’s 6,500 team members from coast to coast have opportunities to come together to serve the communities where they live and work. It is an annual tradition since 2016 that brings cross-functional teams together in a meaningful and fun way.

Plante Moran demonstrates their commitment to diversity & inclusion
The firm’s Giving Campaign for Social Justice has raised and donated over $225,000 to the National Association of Black Accountants.

They care about their people, and help shape the future leaders within the profession

BPM LLP has plans to be one of the most flexible workplaces in the profession
BPM is creating a virtual experience to provide a means of sharing info, facilitating collaboration, and offering leadership resources to its hundreds of employees throughout the U.S.

Joshua Kirk named the 2022 “Bridging the Gap Contributor of the Year Award “ by Boomer Consulting, Inc.
This award recognizes someone who listens, communicates, and brings value to their community and peers. Joshua demonstrates these qualities in his work at Smith and Howard every day.

It’s Pinktober at KSDT CPA!
Shoutout to this firm for showing their support for breast cancer awareness by wearing pink this month.

It's time to celebrate!

The winners of the Accounting Appreciation Giveaway will be contacted and the announcement will be made in our monthly Newsletter in December.

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