ST. PETERSBURG – Kirkland, Russ, Murphy & Tapp, P.A. (KRMT) is proud to announce that Robert J. Batz and Kevin R. Essex have been admitted as audit shareholders. Bill Tapp, Managing Shareholder announced the admissions at KRMT’s annual Management Retreat held at Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa.
With the promotion of these two senior audit managers to audit shareholder, KRMT now has 12 shareholders providing expert service to both private and publicly-traded companies. (See individual press releases for Batz and Essex below)
KRMT is a Tampa Bay professional services firm providing assurance, tax, business valuation, litigation/forensic services, financial advisory and consulting services to private and publicly traded businesses. As an independent member of the BDO Seidman Alliance, KRMT leverages a global network of resources to serve clients through more than 500 member firm offices in 95 countries and over 100 locations in its U.S. distribution network. KRMT’s culture is driven by core values of Integrity, Reliability, Lifestyle Balance, Teamwork and Continuous Improvement. Collectively, these values translate to service leadership and quality delivered through the hands-on involvement of experienced and committed professionals. For more information visit www.KRMTCPA.com.
KRMT’s office is located at 13577 Feather Sound Drive, Suite 400, Clearwater, FL 33762. To reach them, call (727) 572-1400.
ROBERT J. BATZ BECOMES A KRMT SHAREHOLDER
ST. PETERSBURG – Kirkland, Russ, Murphy & Tapp, P.A. (KRMT) is proud to announce that Robert J. Batz has been admitted as a shareholder.
Bob received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of South Florida. He has over twelve years of experience in public accounting which includes ten years with Kirkland, Russ, Murphy & Tapp, P.A. He has extensive experience in all aspects of audits, reviews, compilations, transactional due diligence, and benefit plan services. He serves several publicly traded companies and is well versed in SEC reporting issues. Bob also plays a significant role in firm-wide recruiting.
Bob’s relevant industry experience includes manufacturing, distribution, construction, automotive dealerships, restaurants, insurance agencies, retailing and service companies. He is a member of the Florida and American Institutes of Certified Public Accountants, the Leadership Pinellas Class of 2008, and the Advisory Board of the North Pinellas Branch of the YMCA of the Suncoast. Bob also previously served on the Board of Directors of the University of South Florida’s Accounting Circle.
KEVIN R. ESSEX BECOMES A KRMT SHAREHOLDER
ST. PETERSBURG – Kirkland, Russ, Murphy & Tapp, P.A. (KRMT) is proud to announce that Kevin R. Essex has been admitted as a shareholder.
Kevin received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of South Florida. Kevin has ten years experience in public accounting, all with KRMT. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and has significant experience in all aspects of audits, reviews, compilations, transactional due diligence and business advisory services. He serves several publicly traded companies and is well versed in SEC reporting issues. Kevin is involved in on-campus recruiting and leads the firm’s peer review and quality control activities.
Kevin’s industry experience includes manufacturing, retail, distribution, automotive, healthcare, common interest realty associations, finance companies and defined contribution and defined benefit plans. Prior to being admitted as shareholder, Kevin had been a senior audit manager at KRMT. As a shareholder, he will continue to focus on client service and practice development. He is a member of the Florida and American Institutes of Certified Public Accountants, the University of South Florida Alumni and Athletic Associations, an Advisory Board Member for the James P. Gills YMCA, and a member of Leadership Pinellas Class of 2009.
