Announcing 2022 Promotions

We are pleased to announce the recent promotion of 16 professionals throughout our offices! On behalf of our firm, we would like to wish all those who were promoted the best of luck in their new roles.

Manager: Paul Vollmer, CPA

Senior: Jessica Lake, Julia Carroll, Megan Messer, Jason Dempsey Jr., Jessica Roman, Elizabeth Roever & Taylor Townsend

Semi-Senior: Nick Newell, Alyson Genenbacher, Chase Farmer, Jessica Drees, Samantha Scheffel, Andy Kampwerth, Gavin Strieker & Connor Real

Scheffel Boyle CPAs Welcomes 6 Staff Accountants & 5 Interns

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scheffel Boyle CPAs is pleased to announce the recent addition of six Staff Accountants and five Summer Interns to their growing team. The local public accounting firm welcomed their newest full-time Staff Accountants to its Alton, Edwardsville, and Belleville offices, with plans for more growth later this year.

The additions include Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates Brendan Smith, Reilly Weaver, Cailee Schmidt and Tawney Colombo; Elliott Prott from McKendree University; and Alex Birchler from Drake University. Brendan, Reilly, Cailee, Tawney, and Elliott all completed Scheffel Boyle’s FOCUS Internship program this past Spring and will now continue their careers as the newest Staff Accountants of the 100+ employee public accounting firm.

The firm also welcomed 5 interns for the Summer Semester. They include Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students John Wyatt and Trey Meyer; Megan Higgins from Eastern Illinois University; Brooke Wilson from the University of Mississippi; and Kendra Goldschmidt from Central Methodist University.

With seven offices throughout Southern Illinois, Scheffel Boyle is recognized as one of the largest CPA firms in the entire St. Louis region. The firm has career opportunities available to accounting students currently enrolled in school, recent college graduates, and experienced accounting professionals. To learn more about available opportunities and the benefits of joining the Scheffel Boyle team, please visit the Careers section of their website, www.scheffelboyle.com.

Scheffel Boyle CPAs Ranks #11, #15 in STL Business Journal’s Annual Largest Accounting Firms Lists

Scheffel Boyle has ranked #11 for number of CPAs and #15 for number of professionals on the St. Louis Business Journal’s annual Largest Accounting Firms lists.

Each year, The Journal publishes two lists for ranking CPA firms: one based on the number of CPAs and the other on the number of professionals (employees required to have continuing education hours).

Thank you to our clients, employees, and community partners for all they have done to help us grow and continue serving the St. Louis and Metro East region.

Scheffel Boyle CPAs Welcomes 22 Interns

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scheffel Boyle CPAs is pleased to announce the recent addition of 12 Senior Interns and 10 Junior Interns to their growing team.

The 2022 FOCUS Senior Interns include Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students Trey Meyer, Lindsay Harris, Brett Froess, Brendan Smith, Tawney Colombo, Cailee Schmidt, Diana Watson, John Wyatt, Reilly Weaver, and Matthew Neier; and McKendree University students Atticus Harris and Elliott Prott.

The 2022 FOCUS Junior Interns include Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students Kristian Beal, Hannah Krumwiede, Emily Schmidt, and Christiana Huber; Kendra Goldschmidt from Central Methodist University; Emily Knop-Duvall from Southwestern Illinois College; Hannah Cox from the University of Illinois Springfield; Brett Paubel from University of Missouri-St. Louis; Johnathan Bumpers from McKendree University; and Kelley Edens from Maryville University.

The FOCUS program places all intern accounting students throughout all seven of the firm’s offices for a Spring Internship. Students who are accepted into the program receive extensive training and real-world experience during the firm’s busiest time – tax season. In addition, each intern is entered into a mentor program in order to walk them through training measures and best practices. The paid internship program receives hundreds of applicants each year from colleges throughout both Illinois and Missouri.

With seven offices throughout Southern Illinois, Scheffel Boyle is recognized as one of the largest CPA firms in the entire St. Louis region. The firm has career opportunities available to accounting students currently enrolled in school, recent college graduates, and experienced accounting professionals. To learn more about available opportunities and the benefits of joining the Scheffel Boyle team, please visit the Careers section of their website, www.scheffelboyle.com.

Announcing 4 New CPAs at Scheffel Boyle

Scheffel Boyle CPAs is pleased to announce that four accountants throughout their offices have officially earned their CPA designation. Kara Evans, Jett Durr, Paige Phelps, and Noah Feldmeier have all passed the four parts of the AICPA’s administered CPA exam. They are now among over 40 Certified Public Accountants working throughout Scheffel Boyle’s seven offices.

Kara graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) with her Bachelor of Science in Accountancy in 2018, then with her Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) in 2019. She joined the Scheffel Boyle team in 2018 and is currently a Senior Accountant in the firm’s Jerseyville office.

Jett graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) with his Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Finance Specialization in 2019. He joined the Scheffel Boyle team in 2020 and is currently a Semi-Senior Accountant in the firm’s Edwardsville office.

Paige graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) with her Bachelor of Science in Accountancy in 2017, then with her Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) in 2018. She joined the Scheffel Boyle team in 2019 and is currently a Senior Accountant in the firm’s Edwardsville office.

Noah graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) with his Bachelor of Science in Accountancy in 2017, then with his Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) in 2018. He joined the Scheffel Boyle team in 2017 and is currently a Supervisor in the firm’s Columbia office.

Scheffel Boyle CPAs Named “Best Accountant” by The Telegraph

We are pleased to announce that The Telegraph’s “Best of the Best” has named Scheffel Boyle CPAs as “Best Accountant” in Madison County and the Riverbend! As always, we would not be here without our clients and surrounding communities. Thank you to everyone who continues to support us!

You can find the article here: https://www.thetelegraph.com/…/Best-of-the-Best-of…

Announcing 2021 Promotions

We are pleased to announce the recent promotion of 27 professionals throughout our 7 offices! On behalf of our firm, we would like to wish all those who were promoted the best of luck in their new roles.

Supervisor: Tyler Jackson, Nick Hoff, Katelin Feldmann, Brad Spotanski, Andrew Patterson, Justin Goode, Michael Kanallakan, Travis Wellen, Taylor Jarvis & Noah Feldmeier

Senior: Alex Hoffman, Sydney Boschert, Jordan Vonder Haar, Paige Phelps, Kara Evans, Chloe Brock, Alex Stoff & Lauren Nettles

Semi-Senior: Jessica Lake, Julia Carroll, Megan Messer, Jett Durr, Zeke Cassidy, Evan Tyson, Emma Gregowicz, Jason Dempsey Jr. & Taylor Townsend

Announcing 3 New Principals

Congratulations to our 3 recently promoted principals!

HIGHLAND – Scheffel Boyle CPAs is pleased to announce the promotion of Michael D. Ulrich, CPA to Principal. Michael joined the company in 2010. He is a senior leader on the Agribusiness Team, and also specializes in accounting and tax services for construction and privately held businesses.

Michael graduated with both his B.S. and M.S.A. from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and earned his CPA designation in 2010. He is active in the St. Louis Agribusiness Club, Equipment Dealers Association, SIBA, and AGC, as well as in his local community of Highland, Illinois.

 

ALTON – Scheffel Boyle CPAs is pleased to announce the promotion of Robyn M. Klingler, CPA to Principal. Robyn joined the firm’s Alton office in 2003. She is a valuable member of our A&A Quality Control Team and specializes in audit and assurance practices, particularly for governmental clients, school districts, and for-profit entities. Robyn is also responsible for providing in-house training and continuing education for our team.

Robyn graduated with her B.S. from the University of Illinois and earned her CPA designation in 1998. She is a recipient of the Carrollton High School Alumnus Award and a well-respected member of her local community of Carrollton, Illinois.

 

EDWARDSVILLE – Scheffel Boyle CPAs is pleased to announce the promotion of Michael T. Brokering, CPA, CVA to Principal. Michael joined the firm’s Edwardsville office in October 2012. He is a senior leader on the Business Valuation Team, and also specializes in accounting and tax services for employee benefit plans, governmental and nonprofit agencies, and a variety of privately held businesses.

Michael graduated with his B.S. from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and earned his CPA designation in 1999 and his Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) designation in 2007. He is active in the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce and various other local organizations.

Scheffel Boyle ranks #12, #13 in St. Louis Business Journal’s annual Largest Accounting Firms lists

Scheffel Boyle has ranked #12 for number of professionals and #13 for number of CPAs on the St. Louis Business Journal’s annual Largest Accounting Firms lists.

Each year, The Journal publishes two lists for ranking CPA firms: one based on number of CPAs and the other on number of professionals (employees required to have continuing education hours).

Thank you to our clients, employees, and community partners for all they have done to help us grow and continue serving the St. Louis and Metro regions.

Webinar Replay Now Available: Paycheck Protection Program & Employee Retention Credits

On January 27, the professionals of Scheffel Boyle CPAs explained the latest updates of the Paycheck Protection Program (including changes related to farmers) and Employee Retention Credits. There was a Q&A session at the end of the presentation.

A replay of our webinar is now available to watch on demand on Zoom. Please fast forward to 5:28 on the recording to begin the presentation. A document containing the slideshow is also available for download and can be accessed by clicking here (PDF).

  Paycheck Protection Program & Employee Retention Credits Webinar Presentation (PDF)