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Machen McChesney Makes the List of the Nation’s Top 500 CPA Firms

August 12, 2024 – Machen McChesney, a leading CPA and business advisory firm in the region, is excited to announce its recognition by INSIDE Public Accounting as one of the Nation’s Top 500 CPA Firms and one of the Nation’s Fastest Growing Firms.

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Machen McChesney Announces New Staff Promotions

July 31, 2024 - Machen McChesney, a leading CPA, and Business Advisory firm, announces the promotion of Tanner Roberts to Manager, Austin Duran to Manager, Eric Perry to Supervisor, Lance Meacham to Supervisor, Lara Claire Bolling to Senior Accountant, and Cody Blair to Assistant Director of Small Business Services.

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Machen McChesney celebrates 70 years

June 2024: Machen McChesney is Celebrating 70 Years of Excellence in Service.

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Machen McChesney wins Best of Accounting Award for Service Excellence 2024

Auburn, Alabama – February 9, 2024 – Machen McChesney, a leading accounting firm, announced today that they have won ClearlyRated's Best of Accounting® Award.

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Machen McChesney Named an INSIDE Public Accounting Top 500 Firm.

August 3, 2023 - Machen McChesney named a Top 500 Accounting Firms by INSIDE Public Accounting.

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Machen McChesney announces new Chief Operating Officer

Auburn, Alabama – March 13, 2023: Machen McChesney, one of the region's leading CPA and business advisory firms, is pleased to announce Reid B. Gavin, AuD, MBA, has been named the firm's new Chief Operating Officer.

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Machen McChesney Announces New Managing Partner

Auburn, Alabama – February 13, 2023 - Machen McChesney, one of the region's leading CPA and business advisory firms, is excited to announce Michael D. Machen, CPA,CVA, has been named the firm’s new Managing Partner.

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Machen McChesney Promotes Chris Earnest

Auburn, Alabama – February 6, 2023 - Machen McChesney, one of the region's leading CPA and business advisory firms, is excited to announce the promotion of Chris Earnest to Director of Business Services.

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Machen McChesney Announces the Promotion of R. Murry Guy, III, CPA to Partner

Auburn, Alabama - February 1, 2023 - Machen McChesney, one of the region's leading CPA and business advisory firms, announces it has named R. Murry Guy, III, CPA, as a partner.

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Machen McChesney makes the list of Forbes Best Tax Firm and Forbes Best Accounting Firms for 2023

Auburn, Alabama - December 3, 2023. Machen McChesney makes the list of America's Best Tax Firms for 2023 and America's Best Accounting Firms for 2023 by Forbes.

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Inside Public Accounting Top 500 Firms 2022

August 3, 2022 - Machen McChesney was named as one of the Top 500 Accounting Firms by Inside Public Accounting.

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Machen McChesney announces the promotion of Emma Farris, Eric Perry, and Lance Meacham.

July 28, 2022- Machen McChesney, a leading CPA, and Business Advisory firm, announces the promotion of Emma Farris, Eric Perry, and Lance Meacham.

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Machen McChesney’s Eric Perry selected to Opelika Chamber of Commerce 20 Under 40

July 13, 2022, Machen McChesney's Eric Perry has been chosen the be part of the Opelika Chamber of Commerce 20 Under 40 Program. The firm is proud that he was chosen and looks forward to the opportunities that will make him a better leader.

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Machen McChesney announces the promotion of Tracey Strickland and Tim Pierce.

February 21, 2022 - Machen McChesney, a leading CPA, and Business Advisory firm, announces the promotion of Tracey Strickland to Director of Tax Resolution and Tim Pierce to Outsourced CFO & Value Growth Consultant.

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Machen McChesney Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms

January 28, 2022, Machen McChesney, LLC is pleased to announce that they have made the list of America's Best Tax & Accounting Firms for 2022 by Forbes.

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Machen McChesney announces the promotion of Stephen Taunton, Austin Duran, and Michael Chesnutt.

July 15, 2021 - Machen McChesney, a leading CPA and Business Advisory firm, announces the promotion of Stephen Taunton to Manager, Austin Duran to Supervisor, and Michael Chesnutt to the firm's leadership team.

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Machen McChesney makes the list of America’s Best Tax & Accounting Firms for 2021 by Forbes.

Machen McChesney, LLC is pleased to announce that they have made the list of America's Best Tax & Accounting Firms for 2021 by Forbes.

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September 2020 Machen McChesney Announces New Staff Promotions

September 16, 2020: Machen McChesney promotes Joe Janning, Tanner Roberts, Emma Farris, and Austin Duran.

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Machen McChesney named as one of the Best Accounting Firms to Work for 2019 by Accounting Today.

Machen McChesney was recently named as one of the 2019 Accounting Today’s Best Accounting Firms to Work for.

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Machen McChesney ranked as one of the largest accounting firms by Business Alabama for 2019.

July 3, 2019 - Machen McChesney named among the largest accounting firms in Alabama by Business Alabama.

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Don Machen, a former Managing Partner of Machen McChesney, receives Auburn University Walter Gilbert Award.

October 4, 2018, Auburn Alabama – Don Machen was honored Saturday, September 29, 2018, at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Don received The Walter Gilbert Award, which is presented annually to a former Auburn student-athlete who has demonstrated excellence in their chosen field.

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Machen McChesney named an INSIDE Public Accounting Top 400 Firm.

September 27, 2018 - Machen McChesney ranked among the top 400 accounting firms by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA).

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Machen McChesney named as one of the largest accounting firms in Alabama.

Machen McChesney, a CPA and Business Advisory firm announce they have been recognized by Business Alabama as one of the largest accounting firms in Alabama.

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Machen McChesney Announces New Staff Promotions

July 16, 2018 - Machen McChesney announces staff promotions. Join us in congratulating Joe Janning, Stephen Taunton, Scott Barranco, Andrea Luckie and Lauren Reynolds.

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New Partners named at Machen McChesney

Machen McChesney, one of the region's leading CPA and business advisory firms, announces 4 promotions to partner effective January 1, 2018.

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Machen McChesney recognized to be among the largest accounting firms in Alabama.

July 2017 - Machen McChesney recognized to be the 20th largest accounting firm in Alabama.

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For 11 years running, Machen McChesney, LLP receives Opelika-Auburn News Readers’ Choice Award 2016.

October 30, 2016 - Machen McChesney recognized with the Readers' Choice Award 2016 from Opelika-Auburn News.

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Machen McChesney Announces New Staff Promotions

August 16, 2016 - Machen McChesney promotes Lauren Leon, Brad Martin, Adam Middleton and Patty Hickman.

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Machen McChesney announces the promotion of Jessica L. Pagan, Amelia B. Blessing, and Alan Craft

July 20, 2016 - Machen McChesney announces staff promotions. Join us in congratulating Jessica L. Pagan, Amelia B. Blessing, and Alan Craft.

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Machen McChesney chosen as a winner of 2016 When Work Works award

June 14, 2016 - Machen McChesney, LLP recognized for exemplary workplace practices. Receives prestigious 2016 When Work Works award.

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Machen McChesney Acquires Montgomery CPA Practice

Machen McChesney, one of the region’s leading CPA and business advisory firms, announces the acquisition of Wolf &Taunton, a Montgomery Alabama-based accounting firm.

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Machen McChesney Announces Staff Promotions

Machen McChesney Announces the Promotion of Nick Wheeler, Lisa Albritton, Laura L. Taber, and Tyler Settles

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Machen McChesney Unveils New Brand Identity, Launches New Website

February 23, 2015 - To underscore its position as a leading provider of accounting, tax and consulting solutions that return value, the CPA and business advisory firm Machen, McChesney & Chastain has introduced a new brand identity platform in conjunction with the release of its new website, machenmcchesney.com.

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Machen McChesney Launches New Payroll, Benefits and HR Company

February 23, 2015 - Machen McChesney has launched FocusPay Solutions, a fully integrated service company providing streamlined payroll processing, employee benefits administration and human resources support. FocusPay also debuts its new website, www.focuspaysolutions.com – an interactive site bringing focus to payroll solutions.

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