ST. PETERSBURG – Kirkland, Russ, Murphy & Tapp, P.A. (KRMT) is a Tampa Bay professional services firm providing assurance, tax, litigation support/forensic accounting, 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, 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.
In preparation of anticipated growth in 2008, KRMT has added new associates to their growing Practice.
Joi Dubin (Tax Supervisor) received her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from The State University of New York. She worked previously at Rivero, Godimer and at Lewis, Birch & Ricardo, LLC before joining KRMT.
Melanie Baum (Audit Senior) received her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Miami and worked previously at Ernst & Young.
Ryan Moore (Tax Staff) has his Bachelor’s degree from Messiah College. He previously worked at Reinsel, Kuntz, Lesher, LLP before relocating to Florida and joining KRMT.
Melissa Cosby (Audit Staff) has her Master of Accountancy from USF and previously worked at Ernst & Young.
Tim McGinnis (Tax Senior) received both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Accounting degrees from the University of Florida. He previously worked at Lewis, Birch and Ricardo prior to joining KRMT.
Michelle Velez (Audit Senior) received her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Florida and worked previously with the Reznick Group in Atlanta, GA.
Jodi Stone (Audit Senior) graduated from Marshall University in Huntington, WV with Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting degree and received a graduate certificate in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation from West Virginia University. Prior to joining KRMT, she spent two years working as an auditor for Dixon Hughes in Charleston, WV.
Art Van Sciver (Administrative Assistant – Tax) has a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Maine. He previously worked for Megunticook Golf Club in Maine prior to relocating to Florida and joining KRMT.
KRMT’s office is located at 13577 Feather Sound Drive, Suite 400, Clearwater, FL 33762. To reach them, call (727) 572-1400.
