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Make It Happen: Prepare and Embrace the Storm

MAKE IT HAPPEN: PREPARE AND EMBRACE THE STORM Make Preparedness Happen in 2025 As hurricane season approaches, the Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs (THF) Government Consulting Services Team is focused on one thing: making preparedness happen—and we encourage you to do the same. Taking action now isn’t just important; it’s essential. The choices you make […]

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Thomas Howell Ferguson Government Consulting Services: Pillar Impacts

At Thomas Howell Ferguson, we are committed to making an impact at every level of government. Our recent success in a FEMA appeal for Central Florida Electric Cooperative (CFEC) is a prime example of how our expertise helps clients navigate complex regulatory challenges and secure the funding they deserve. This victory not only benefits CFEC […]

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Beneficial Ownership Interest (BOI) Reporting Requirements 

The Corporate Transparency Act (signed into law on January 1, 2021) expanded anti-money laundering laws and created new reporting requirements for certain companies doing business in the US Beginning in 2024. Many small businesses are now required to report information about their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to create a national […]

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Thomas Howell Ferguson: Empowering Communities with Experienced Disaster Planning & FEMA Recovery Services

Navigating Disaster Recovery Challenges: Government Consultants with FEMA Experience Disaster planning and recovery present significant challenges for businesses and government entities at all levels. Creating and implementing a thorough disaster recovery plan requires specialized insight, strategic foresight, and deep understanding of FEMA requirements. That’s where Thomas Howell Ferguson’s disaster recovery consultants come in. THF’s emergency […]

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Assurance Services Director, Taylor Harmon, CPA, receives the FICPA Horizon Award for 2025

Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs (THF, or “the Firm”), a nationally recognized Top 200 Firm by Inside Public Accounting, is proud to announce that Taylor Harmon, CPA, Assurance Services Director, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Horizon Awards by the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA).  The prestigious Horizon Award, presented biennially, […]

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THF Named a 2025 Best of Accounting Winner by ClearlyRated for Outstanding Service

Tallahassee, Florida – February 4, 2025 – Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs (THF), a leading accounting firm, announced today that they have won the Best of Accounting Award for continuing to provide Superior Client Service. ClearlyRated’s Best of Accounting® Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided […]

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THF welcomes David Ludwick as Chief Financial Officer and Jana Sayler as Senior Manager of Client Accounting Services (CAS)

Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs (THF or, “the Firm”), a nationally recognized Top 200 Firm by Inside Public Accounting, is excited to welcome David Ludwick as Chief Financial Officer and Jana Sayler, CPA, as Senior Manager in the Client Accounting Services (CAS) department. David Ludwick brings 26 years of expertise in financial and accounting management […]

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Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs (THF) announces promotions within the Government Consulting Services department

Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs (THF) is proud to announce the promotion of several team members within its Government Consulting Services (GCS) department. The newly promoted individuals and their respective titles are as follows: Director Nicole Acosta, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, CGB, FCCN, FCCM Senior Consultant Jacob Allen Ryan Hagen Michael Horne Chris Smith Consultant […]

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Understanding the new rules for Overtime-Exempt status employees

In April 2024, the US Department of Labor (DOL) released new rules regarding overtime-exempt salary pay for employees. This applies to the majority of professional and office workers who receive a fixed salary each pay period, with no extra payment for overtime hours. The recent changes to overtime-exempt status have increased the minimum salary requirement […]

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Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs (THF) receives “Best of the Best Firms” 2024 recognition by INSIDE Public Accounting

Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs (THF), a top 200 accounting firm, is recognized as one of the INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) “Best of the Best Firms” for 2024. As reported by IPA, “IPA names 75 Best of the Best CPA firms – including 60 firms over $10 million in net revenue, 10 under $10 million, […]

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The possible tax landscape for businesses in the future

Get ready: The upcoming presidential and congressional elections may significantly alter the tax landscape for businesses in the United States. The reason has to do with a tax law that’s scheduled to expire in about 17 months and how politicians in Washington would like to handle it. How we got here The Tax Cuts and […]

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Hurricane Preparedness 2024

Submitted by: Ben A. (Steve) Stevens, III, CPA, Shareholder Embrace the Storm: Hurricane Season 2024 With a keen eye on the horizon, Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs (THF) Government Consulting Services (GovCon) is gearing up for the impending hurricane season and encourages you to do the same. The 2024 hurricane season is poised to be […]

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Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs (THF) Wins ClearlyRated’s 2024 Best of Accounting Award For Service Excellence

Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs (THF), a leading accounting firm, announced today that they have won the Best of Accounting Award for providing superior service to their clients. ClearlyRated’s Best of Accounting® Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients. On average, clients of […]

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