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What’s New at Machen McChesney June 2023

New Staff Members:

Mary Elizabeth Bond

Mary Elizabeth Bond started with Machen McChesney as a senior accountant on June 5, 2023. Mary Elizabeth is a Troy University graduate with a Master of Accountancy and an undergraduate degree in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting. 

Mary Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family in Fairhope, traveling, and being outside. She lives in Auburn with her husband, William.

 

 

 

Ally Bean

Ally started with Machen McChesney on May 22, 2023, as a staff accountant. Ally is an Auburn graduate with a Master's and Undergraduate degree in accounting. Ally enjoys being outdoors, playing with her animals, and watching sports. She is also active with the Reeltown Volunteer Fire Department.

 

 

 

 

Cole Dewberry

Cole started with Machen McChesney on May 22, 2023,  as a staff accountant. Cole is an Auburn University graduate with a Master's and an undergraduate degree in accounting. Cole has been recognized on the Dean's List in Fall 2018 and Spring 2020 and is also an Ever to Conquer Scholarship/SOA Founder's Scholarship recipient from August 2018 to May 2020.  

 

 

 

Keeley Leisure

Keeley started with Machen McChesney on May 22, 2023, as a staff accountant.  She is an Auburn University graduate with a Master's and Bachelor's degree in accounting and a minor in business analytics. Keeley has recently passed all four sections of the CPA Exam. Keeley enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Machen McChesney's 2023 Annual Lake Party:

The staff enjoyed a day of fellowship, great food, and beautiful weather.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer Time Fun:

Cooling down with a Kona Ice!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations:

The firm would like to congratulate the folling individuals for being accepted to programs in the Auburn/Opelika community. Thank you for representing Machen McChesney.

 

Tracey Strickland: Opelika Chamber Ambassador program for 2023-2024.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Austin Duran: Opelika Chamber 20 Under 40 program for 2023-2024.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary Elizabeth Bond: Auburn Chamber of Commerce Diplomat Program for 2023-2024.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Firm Recognition:

Machen McChesney was the winner of Best Accounting Firm in 2023 Best of the Auburn Opelika Awards sponsored by Auburn Network.

Best Place to Work: Runner Up 

Best Team Member/Employee: Runner Up, Hayley Walters, Machen McChesney

Best Customer Service: Third Place

 

In The Community:

June 2, 2023: Machen McChesney attended the Opelika Chamber 82nd Annual Meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 26, 2023: FocusPay Solutions hosted an interactive, beginner training seminar to help client's take advantage of some payroll  and HR solutions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sponsorship:

June 21, 2023, Machen McChesney sponsored the Beulah Varsity Cheer.

June 27, 2023, FocusPay Solutions sponsored the SHRM chapter meeting held at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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
 Auburn University Tip-Off Club
 Auburn University Touchdown Club

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