FIRM NEWS
JON D’AGOSTINO, PHR GRADUATES FROM COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SAN JOSE
May 2011 | Jon A. D’Agostino, PHR recently graduated from Community Leadership San Jose. A recent transplant to the Bay Area, Jon is responsible for firm operations and human resources administration.
Community Leadership San Jose identifies emerging leaders within the San Jose metropolitan area and exposes them to a broad range of issues vital to the community. The program offers learning opportunities in a collaborative atmosphere through contact with other classmates, guest speakers and the area’s top decision-makers — people who are shaping the future. Participants are challenged to expand their leadership skills, knowledge and influence on their community, and build a network that encompasses the many aspects of our community’s affairs.
For more information about Community Leadership San Jose, visit www.sjleadership.org
JOHANSON & YAU AWARDED 2011 BEST ACCOUNTING FIRMS FOR WOMEN
May 2011 | Johanson & Yau Accountancy Corporation was recently named as one of the 2011 Best Accounting Firms for Women by the American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) and the American Woman’s Society of Certified Public Accountants (AWSCPA).
The Best Firms were selected from the 25 firms that participated in the 2011 Accounting MOVE Project, sponsored by the ASWA and AWSCPA, and made possible with the support of Rothstein Kass & Co. and Moss Adams, LLP.
The Accounting MOVE Project found that "Johanson & Yau proves that size is no barrier to innovation. The Silicon Valley firm combines the stability of an established firm with an entrepreneurial culture that encourages younger associates to speak up with smart ideas for expanding the business. The firm conducts weekly training sessions and maintains a robust mentoring program. Firm partners (40% are women) regularly meet one-on-one with employees to review personal goals, productivity and emerging career advancement and growth opportunities. Participation in marketing, career development and other committees is open to all employees."
Firms were ranked on the range, depth and success of programs and workplace culture proven to remove barriers to women's success, especially at midlevel and above. The MOVE methodology pivots on four factors – money, opportunity, vital supports for work/life and entrepreneurship – known to advance women in the workplace.
"The Best Accounting Firms for Women show that innovation and excellence are found at firms of all sizes," said Joanne Cleaver, president of Accounting MOVE Project research partner, Wilson-Taylor Associates.
JOHANSON & YAU AWARDED 2011 BEST PLACES TO WORK IN THE BAY AREA
April 2011 | Johanson & Yau Accountancy Corporation was recently named as one of the 2011 Best Places to Work in the Bay Area by The San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal.
The eighth annual Best Places to Work ranking brought nominations from 301 companies representing employees in 12 counties around the greater Bay Area. Some 187,756 employees at those companies were given multiple-choice surveys that resulted in the rankings reported. Awards recognized the top employees in five categories, based on company size. Johanson & Yau was ranked eleventh in its size category.
The survey was primarily based on anonymous employee surveys to measure company policies, procedures, compensation, benefits and management practices. Johanson & Yau plans to use the results of the survey to continue to improve overall operations on behalf of its employees and clients.
JOHANSON & YAU CELEBRATES EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES
March 2011 | Johanson & Yau recently celebrated the following employee anniversaries:
Cheryl Cronkhite, CPA
Senior Accountant, 10 years
Gorett Rosa, CPA
Senior Accountant, 10 years
For more information, please contact us at 408.288.5111.