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CPAmerica and Surgent Award 2023 Scholarships to CPAmerica Members

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“To me, this was a very rewarding feeling, knowing I was able to play a big role in a successful experience with a client,” said Asch. “By obtaining my CPA license, I will be able to improve experiences such as these with our clients.”

“It is possible to have a career in the public accounting field without the credential, but I want to be truly successful,” said Campbell. “To advance in my career as an accountant, my goal is to become a CPA. It will take some hard work and sacrifice, but I know it will be a rewarding process.”

CPAmerica and Surgent will reopen applications for scholarships in July 2024. Current CPAmerica members who are planning to sit for the CPA exam are encouraged to apply. More information on Surgent’s offerings for CPAmerica members can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/4nkvyfh8.

About CPAmerica, Inc.:
CPAmerica, Inc. is an accounting association made up of independent certified public accounting firms that is built on four key goals: to continuously improve; to make more money; to strengthen relationships among member firms; and to bring prestige to firms both domestically and internationally. CPAmerica is a member of Crowe Global, an accounting network with 230+ independent accounting and advisory services firms in 145+ countries that have a combined firm revenue of $4.9 billion. Learn more about CPAmerica at http://www.cpamerica.org.

About Surgent Accounting & Financial Education:
Surgent has been a leader in continuing professional education (CPE) for CPAs and other financial professionals for over 30 years. They provide thousands of online CPE webinars, self-study courses, CPE packages, and live seminars each year for accounting, tax, and financial professionals all across the country. In addition, they have a growing selection of online exam review courses that help candidates much more quickly earn their CPA, EA, CMA, or other credential or designation. Learn more about Surgent at http://www.surgentcpe.com. 

Media Contact

Amy Azoulay, CPAmerica, Inc., 352-727-4070, [email protected], www.cpamerica.org

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Xero Named to Inc.’s Second Annual Power Partner Awards

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Roundup highlights B2B partners that support startups across all business functions and empower growth

DENVER, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Inc. Business Media today announced that Xero, the global small business platform, was included as an honoree for the second annual Power Partner Awards, honoring B2B organizations across the globe that have proven track records supporting entrepreneurs and helping startups grow. The list recognizes 389 firms in marketing and advertising, health and wellness, financial services, legal, logistics, and productivity, as well as other areas of business.

All 389 companies received top marks from clients for being instrumental in helping leadership navigate the dynamic world of startups. These B2B partners support entrepreneurs across various facets of the business, including hiring, compliance, infrastructure development, cloud migration, fundraising, etc., allowing founders to focus on their core missions.

“Trusted B2B partners provide guidance and expertise that founders rely on at various steps of their organization’s journey. Partners that possess a demonstrated ability to deliver quality support are at the core of entrepreneurship and help bring big ideas to life,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. Business Media.

“Xero prides itself on our customer-first approach, as our mission is to make life better for small business owners, their advisors, and communities. Being named as one of Inc.’s Power Partners is an honor and a testament to our work to help drive better customer outcomes,” said Ben Richmond, County Manager of Xero.

Xero has gained recognition for its innovative approach to cloud-based accounting technology as it provides solutions to support accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, workforce management, expenses and projects. The platform has revolutionized how small business owners manage their finances by offering a user-friendly solution that enables them to streamline and simplify their accounting processes.

To view the complete list, go to: https://www.inc.com/power-partner-awards/2023

The November 2023 Issue of Inc. magazine is available online now at https://www.inc.com/magazine and will be on newsstands beginning October 31, 2023.

About Inc. Business Media

The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community they need to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

About Xero

Media Contact: Diandra Binney | +1 (201) 575-5987 | [email protected]

Xero is a global small business platform with 3.7 million subscribers which includes a core accounting solution, payroll, workforce management, expenses and projects. Xero also has an extensive ecosystem of connected apps and connections to banks and other financial institutions helping small businesses access a range of solutions from within Xero’s open platform to help them run their business and manage their finances. For four consecutive years (2020-2023) Xero was included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. In 2021 and 2022, Xero was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), powered by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. Xero is a FIFA Women’s Football partner.

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Pasternack Unveils Line of Electromechanical Relay Switches

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Embedded within each unit of this series are failsafe actuators, designed to operate seamlessly at both 12 volts and 24 volts. The commitment to durability is further underscored by the switch’s resistance to adversities, ranging from sine vibration to rigorous mechanical shock.

Setting the quartz fusion series apart is its inherent adaptability, encompassing a vast array of frequency bands, ensuring its applicability from VHF and UHF to the intricate K band. Its exceptional lifecycle rating of 5M is a testament to Pasternack’s dedication to producing enduring products.

Beyond longevity, the series excels in delivering superior signal quality with its low insertion-loss rates, hovering around 0.2 dB maximum, combined with high isolation levels exceeding 50 dB. With the swift average switching time of just 5 milliseconds and its micromechanical blueprint, installations become more efficient, making it a cost-effective choice for consumers.

“The quartz fusion relay switch series embodies our drive to deliver best-in-class RF solutions while upholding our commitment to environmental sustainability,” said Product Line Manager Kevin Hietpas.

Pasternack’s surface-mount electromechanical relay switches are in stock and available for same-day shipping. For inquiries, please call +1 (949) 261-1920.

About Pasternack:

A leader in RF products since 1972, Pasternack is an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer and supplier offering the industry’s largest selection of active and passive RF, microwave and millimeter-wave products available for same-day shipping. Pasternack is an Infinite Electronics brand.

About Infinite Electronics:

Infinite Electronics has a global portfolio of leading in-stock connectivity solution brands. Infinite’s brands help propel the world’s innovators forward by working urgently to provide products, solutions and real-time support for their customers. Backed by Warburg Pincus, Infinite’s brands serve customers across a wide range of industries with a broad inventory selection, same-day shipping and 24/7 customer service. Learn more at infiniteelectronics.com.

Media Contact

Peter McNeil, Pasternack, +1 (978) 682-6936, [email protected], https://www.infiniteelectronics.com

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Makiaj Beauty Launches The Beauty Light Digital Creator Tool

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The Makiaj Beauty Light features powerful LED lighting that transitions from warm to cool tones simply with the turn of a dial. Creators are able to customize the light’s intensity to match their preferences, as well as control the color temperature to be suitable for lighting in any shooting environment. The light was previously available on Makiaj Beauty’s website in limited quantities. Now, the content creation tool is back and ready to light up the digital landscape. The light was previously available on Makiaj Beauty’s website in limited quantities. Now, the content creation tool is back and ready to light up the digital landscape.

Designed with convenience in mind, the compact construction of the device gives digital creators on-the-go the ability to capture their best moments from anywhere. The Makiaj Beauty Light is now available with the Makiaj Beauty Mount which pairs nicely with your favorite tripod, a Content Creator Bundle for $189.95 USD. Additional accessories include a rechargeable battery that ensures extended use to avoid any interruptions.

The beauty light includes a battery charger and pack, long wall adapter for continuous use, a light diffuser, a shoe mount, as well as an instruction manual for guidance. The product is available now for purchase on the Makiaj Beauty website for $149.95. International shipping is also available worldwide.

Makiaj Beauty introduced their illumination device to the digital sphere not only for content creation, but to also inspire influencers to be the light, much like Makiaj has done for the beauty industry.

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Candace Youde, Serendipit Consulting, 6022835209, [email protected], https://serendipitconsulting.com/

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SafetyStratus Launches Map View, Helping Safety Professionals Locate Assets and Enhance Investigations

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Adding to SafetyStratus’ intuitive interface, the Map View functionality makes it even easier for users to locate safety assets (e.g., AEDs, fire extinguishers, fire blankets, fume hoods, eye wash stations, etc.) and view them alongside a database of essential information (e.g., asset name, department name, room name, model number, expiration date, etc.). Commenting on how this upgrade came about, SafetyStratus’ Director of Product, Greg Kwolek, stated, “We aim to make safety more accessible. This feature empowers collaboration within teams and across organizations, visually connecting people to vital information.”

As an important visual aid, the Asset Map View helps user communities with the following functionality:

  1. Shows assets within specified boundaries (facility, campus, etc.). 
  2. Displays the locations of a default asset type in a map view with pin indicators. 
  3. Allows users to pinpoint their current location on a map and view nearby assets. 
  4. Will direct users from their current location to that designated item’s location. 
  5. Offers a panel view for tablets, where users can see a list of all the available types of assets to choose from, side-by-side with the map. 
  6. Gives mobile users the ability to toggle between the map view and the asset view to read more details (whether it has a pending inspection, the last inspection date, the due date for the next inspection, etc.) about the selected asset types. 
  7. Has search functionality, allowing users to quickly move through the data or sort out all the assets that have pending inspections. 
  8. Enables users to start an inspection at the click of a button if a pending inspection has been initiated for that asset. 
    These capabilities make it easier for user communities to discern if there is a concentration of available asset types, pending inspections, gaps in inspections, and the history of that asset. This solution adds speed and simplicity to the processes of starting inspections and delivering that data to the people who need it.

About SafetyStratus

Empowering digital transformation in EHS programs with the power of leading-edge technology backed by a team of safety professionals, SafetyStratus has been trusted to advance critical safety priorities across organizations within Academia, Healthcare, Construction, Manufacturing, Research & Development, and more. We support innovation in saving lives and the environment by successfully integrating knowledgeable people and sustainable processes with our multi-level, cloud-based platform. Incorporating a driving focus on our clients, we build and teach configurable solutions to evolving problems—moving institutions into the future.
With headquarters located in Plano, Texas, our company has an employee base of industry experts and innovators, spanning the globe.

For more information visit http://www.safetystratus.com or LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.

Media Contact

Abigail McKay, SafetyStratus Inc., +1 (844) 896-7572, [email protected], https://www.safetystratus.com/

SOURCE SafetyStratus Inc.



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Imperial College London Introduces Laidlaw Scholars Programme To Develop Ethical Leaders

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Professor Hugh Brady, President of Imperial College London, added, “Imperial students have the talent and drive to change the world, and the Laidlaw Scholars Leadership and Research Programme will support them to engage with some of the most complex challenges society faces today. We are grateful to the Laidlaw Foundation for supporting this exciting initiative and look forward to seeing the achievements of our scholars.”

The programme is hosted by Imperial’s Leonardo Centre on Business for Society, which emphasises leadership attributes such as empathy, resilience, and intercultural competence.

About the Laidlaw Foundation

The Laidlaw Foundation invests in the education of the underprivileged and underrepresented to break the cycle of poverty, reduce inequality and develop a new generation of leaders. Our funding supports five core programmes:

  • Sponsoring the Laidlaw Schools Trust – a growing, Multi Academy Trust in the North East of England, providing inspirational education to transform lives;
  • Developing a new generation of diverse leaders who embrace research-based decision-making and ethical leadership through our Laidlaw Scholars Leadership and Research programme at the world’s leading universities;
  • Ensuring more women reach the C-Suite by providing MBA scholarships at London Business School and Oxford University’s SaEd Business School; and supporting women from lower socio-economic backgrounds to attend university through the Trinity College Dublin Pathways for Women in Business programme; as well as,
  • Turbocharging good businesses by investing in start-ups founded by Laidlaw Scholars through a $50m venture capital fund, Laidlaw Scholars Ventures; and
  • Building innovative and inspiring spaces in which pupils and students excel.

About Imperial College London:

Imperial College London, consistently ranked among the world’s top institutions, is known for its contributions to science, engineering, medicine, and business.

Media Contact

Princess Agina, Laidlaw Foundation, 44 (0191) 662 2400, [email protected], https://laidlawfoundation.com

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KEH Expands Hours of Its Flagship Retail Store in Atlanta

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To meet the photography community’s need for more access, KEH’s brick-and-mortar store is now open on Saturdays.

ATLANTA, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — KEH, the largest and most trusted purchaser and reseller of pre-owned camera gear in North America, today announced it is extending the hours of its brick-and-mortar retail store in the Atlanta area to Saturdays. Located at 5080 Highlands Parkway SE, Smyrna, Ga., KEH’s store will now be open 10 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET, Mondays to Fridays, and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET, on Saturdays.

“Our KEH store creates a cool and fun experience where photographers and anyone interested in photography – from Atlanta and those visiting from all over the country – can get their hands on gear while having the opportunity to speak about it with experts and fellow camera lovers,” said Noah Treshnell, CEO of KEH.

Opened in 2021, KEH’s Atlanta area location serves KEH’s goal to better support the passion and profession of photography by offering access to the entire 60,000+ items in their inventory. The retail space serves as a location to pick up online orders, drop off repairs and sell or trade-in camera gear. The store hosts many events throughout the year, including demo day events with camera manufacturers. It also features a special collection on display of rare, collectible and one-of-a-kind pieces of photographic history, such as a Hasselblad 500EL Data Camera of which a few were sent to the moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission.

On average, KEH customers save up to 40% off prices for the same or equivalent products purchased new. These savings provide more value by allowing individuals to spend less or to get more and better gear – always knowing that their purchase is fully inspected, warrantied and backed by KEH’s more than 40 years of experience and reputation.

Established in 1979, KEH is not a middleman or a marketplace that connects a purchaser with an unknown seller. KEH owns everything it sells and its experts have been appraising, grading, renewing and certifying camera gear for more than 40 years; each individual piece of equipment receives a quality rating after an expert inspection. KEH also backs almost all products with a 180-day warranty.

For customers selling gear, KEH offers fair and transparent prices, provides a free online gear estimator tool based on real-time market data and provides free two-way shipping for gear appraisals to eliminate all hassles and risks of selling privately, providing the peace of mind that only comes from a company that has reliably delivered to sellers of gear for more than 40 years. In addition, sellers can get an additional 10% trade-in bonus on the value of their gear to use towards a purchase.

KEH is a pioneer and leader in building the circular economy, aiming to minimize waste by keeping products in use for as long as possible and allowing more people access to better equipment at far better value. Sellers to, and purchasers from, KEH are supporting the path to a more sustainable future for all, which is a core value and purpose at KEH.

To learn more about KEH’s retail store, visit https://www.keh.com/store.

About KEH
Established in 1979, KEH is the largest and most trusted purchaser and reseller of pre-owned camera gear in North America. KEH’s commitment to product excellence and customer satisfaction is backed by its 40-year history, its rigorous inspection and certification process, a full product warranty, unmatched industry expertise, and an exceptional customer experience. KEH is a pioneer and leader of the circular economy, aiming to minimize waste by keeping products in use for as long as possible and allowing more people access to better equipment at far better value. As the original reseller of pre-owned camera gear, KEH is trusted by countless professionals, collectors, content creators and hobbyists and actively engages the creative community online, in-store and at in-person events. KEH is headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. and operates across North America. For more information, visit https://www.keh.com. 

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Michael Tebo, Gabriel Marketing Group (for KEH), 571-835-8775, [email protected] 

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Christie’s AV solutions power Mexico’s largest refinery

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Video walls were critical for displaying scalable content from multiple sources simultaneously, including a wide range of camera feeds, SCADA systems from remote sites, and productivity KPIs.

“Christie video walls were chosen for their high quality and brightness, and we saw a real advantage of having a complete control room portfolio with a single brand,” says Dimas Lopez, general manager of Soluciones en Tecnologia de Mexico (STM), the Christie partner that acted as the project integrator.

Eight 1.4 mm pixel pitch Christie Core Series LED video walls, each measuring 8.5 x 3.2 meters, were installed in the main control room. “These systems stand out for their flexibility and scalability, as well as low maintenance,” says Dimas Lopez.

In the tactical room, two Christie LCD video walls were installed in a 4×2 configuration with HD resolution (1920×1080) and sub-1 mm bezels. Another control room incorporated a 3×2 LCD video wall, also with HD resolution (1920×1080) and sub-1 mm bezels.

To manage the video walls, 30 Christie video wall processing nodes were installed, allowing users to simultaneously view, listen to and interact with information sources across the refineries’ control rooms.

“The video walls allow the different teams in the refinery to share critical information in different control rooms by combining several sources simultaneously to obtain an accurate view of what is happening at any given moment, and make the best decision in the shortest possible time,” explains Dimas Lopez.

In addition, 16 Christie 86″ LCD panels with 4K UHD resolution were installed in the various boardrooms of the refinery. The refinery also incorporated a Christie 30,000 lumen 3DLP projector to show the history of the Olmec civilization, after which the refinery is named.

“The installation process with Christie’s field engineers was smooth and they provided great local support during the design and installation phases,” says Dimas Lopez. “The system has performed as we designed it, in consultation with Renan Lazcano from Christie’s Mexico office. From the feedback we have received from the end user, we have been very successful,” concludes Dimas Lopez.

Media Contact

Deborah Noon, Christie, (519) 749-3109, [email protected], www.christiedigital.com

SOURCE Christie

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Private Equity Industry Recognizes Altvia with Prestigious ‘Best New Solution Provider’ Award

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The Private Equity Wire US Awards recognize excellence among private equity fund managers and service providers in the US across a wide range of categories. Nominations for the service provider awards are based on a widespread survey of more than 500 GPs and industry leaders. Winners were announced last night during an awards ceremony and networking event held at The Penn Club of New York.

With a commitment to excellence in service, product innovation, and having a deep understanding of the unique needs of the industry, Altvia has become a trusted partner for hundreds of world-class firms seeking to optimize their processes and create a competitive edge in this competitive market. Acquired by Marlin Equity Partners in 2022, Altvia has increased its research and development investment to focus on transforming the way GPs deliver continuous value, real-time decision support, and secure communications to their valued investors.

With winning “Best New Solution Provider,” Altvia is proud to add a fourth Private Equity Wire Award alongside their dual wins of “Best Fundraising Solution” and “Best Secure Workflow Management Provider” in 2022 and “Best Secure Workflow Management Provider” in 2021.

To learn more about Altvia’s private equity CRM, alternative investment management software, and deal flow management solutions, or explore visit: https://altvia.com/platform/

About Altvia

As the technology pioneer for private capital markets, Altvia continues to drive innovation for GPs to deliver a best-in-class LP experience. Altvia is the first and only solution to successfully build a fully integrated CRM platform atop Salesforce – empowering private equity, venture capital, and other alternative asset professionals to streamline operations, enhance investor relationships, and extract valuable insights from their data. Learn more at www.altvia.com.

Media Contact
Sabra Wilner, Altvia, 1 (720) 458-9085 #903, [email protected], https://altvia.com/

SOURCE Altvia