New Employees:
Matt Miller:
Matt joined Machen McChensey on February 19, 2024, as a Business Services Consultant. Matt comes to Machen McChesney with 20+ years in Governmental Accounting with the State of Georgia.
Matt and his wife are members of Cascade Hills Church in Columbus, Georgia, where they serve as leaders in the High School Ministry. Matt enjoys fishing, spending time with family, and board games.
Welcome to Our Interns:
The intern group started on February 5, 2024. Machen McChesney is glad to have them join the firm during tax season:
Jack Davis: Jack attends Auburn University and will have his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accountancy in August of 2024. Jack is from Albertville, Alabama.
Jack enjoys fly fishing and live music.
Ethel Kostmayer: Ethel attends Auburn University and will have her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accountancy in May of 2025. Ethel is from Spanish Fort, Alabama.
Ethel has an interest in fiction writing in her spare time.
Rebecca Van Wettering: Rebecca attends Auburn University and will have her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accountancy in December 2024. She is from Opelika, Alabama.
Rebecca is a Beauregard High School and Southern Union alum. She enjoys reading, watching Auburn Football and, hanging out with her pets.
Jase Walker: Jase attends Auburn University and will have his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accountancy. Jase will graduate in the Spring of 2024. He is from Donalsonville, Georgia.
Jase enjoys running, hiking, playing golf, and spending time in the mountains.
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Megan Ward: Megan attends the University of North Alabama and is working on her Master of Accountancy. She has her undergraduate degree from the University of North Alabama in Business Administration, with a major in Accounting. Megan is from Auburn, Alabama.
Megan enjoys spending time outside, traveling, baking, and spending time with her family.
Recognition for the Firm:
Machen McChesney would like to take a few minutes and thank those who provided feedback for the firm. Without your feedback, the recognition would not have been possible. Machen McChesney won the Best of Accounting Award for providing superior service to their clients and their employees. 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 2024 Best of Accounting winners are above 50% more likely to be completely satisfied than those who work with non-winning firms. Machen McChesney had an 84.4% NPS score on an accounting industry average of 41% in 2023. That rating recognizes the firm as world-class.
In The Community:
February 1, 2024: Machen McChesney attended The Auburn Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting.
February 13, 2024: Machen McChesney attended the Auburn Chamber of Commerce Auburn Young Professional Develop Event sponsored by Machen McChesney.
February 16, 2024: Machen McChesney attended the Beauregard High School Career Fair.
Sponsorship:
January 18, 2024: Machen McChesney sponsored the Kiwanis Club of Opelika Foundation.
February 1, 2024: Machen McChesney was a VIP sponsor for the Auburn Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting.
February 13, 2024: Machen McChesney was a sponsor for The Auburn Young Professionals Develop Event at the Auburn University Libraries.
February 27, 2024: Machen McChesney will be a sponsor for the Opelika Songwriters Festival in May.
Machen McChesney continues to sponsor:
Auburn, Montgomery, Opelika, and Sylacauga Chamber(s) of Commerce
Auburn High School Athletic Booster Club(s)
Opelika High School Athletic Booster Club(s)
Auburn University Tip-Off Club
What's New at Machen McChesney January 2024, CPA and Business Advisors, Auburn/Montgomery, AL
