Steve Vivian, CPA

🌵In #Arizona, REDW ranks among the top 10 accounting firms in the state’s biggest and most comprehensive business opinion poll. 💭🤔🥳 Congrats to our #Phoenix office for steadily working to make positive impacts for our clients and Arizona communities. #RankingArizona is based purely on opinion and ranks companies based on how voters answer this simple question: with whom would you recommend doing business? #wordofmouth #REDW #IntegrityCounts

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💰💡 Latest in Funding, Acquisition, and Finance: 🍦 General Mills Mulls Over $2B Sale of North American Yogurt Business - In a strategic move, General Mills considers divesting its Yoplait brand and other yogurt assets in North America, targeting a deal upwards of $2 billion. 🌱 Edonia Secures €2M for Protein Innovations from Microalgae - French startup Edonia raises €2 million in pre-seed funding from Asterion Ventures and Bpifrance, propelling the development of umami-rich, plant-based ingredients. 🌎 Bezos Earth Fund Pledges $100M for AI-driven Climate Initiatives - With a focus on alternative proteins, the Bezos Earth Fund announces up to $100 million in grants for AI solutions addressing climate change and nature conservation. 🌿 Woodland Foods Acquires Idan Foods - Expanding its portfolio, Woodland Foods takes over New Jersey-based Idan Foods, known for its specialized food coatings, enhancing its offerings in plant-based ingredients. #Funding #Acquisition #Sustainability #FoodIndustry 💰🌿

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The AZ state board of accounting just made is slightly easier to get your CPA license: https://lnkd.in/eAGkigue Per the press release received: "The well-documented shortage of qualified accounting professionals is a manifestation of several interrelated forces: Aging Workforce - Many experienced accountants are nearing retirement age—the AICPA has suggested that 75% of accounting professionals are within 15 years of retirement—and there are not enough young professionals to take their place. Changing Industry Demands - Employers desire accounting candidates who have strong technical accounting backgrounds and skills in areas such as data analysis, information technology, and project management. However, many accounting programs have not fully adapted to meet these changing demands. Accounting Pipeline - The accounting pipeline refers to attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals who can become successful accountants. The pipeline is a critical component of the accounting profession, as it helps to ensure a steady supply of skilled and knowledgeable professionals available to meet the needs of businesses and individuals. The profession has begun to recognize that the pipeline starts with attracting high school students into college accounting programs, and then from college accounting programs into professional accounting careers." Will loosening of professional standards effect audit quality? By allowing more time (30 months vs 18 months) to complete all four CPA exams, I think not. But this makes me think: is the 150-hour requirement that is relatively new to most states still appropriate given the above-mentioned shortage of CPA licensure? Luckily, when I originally got licensed, I made it in just before the 150-hour requirement went into effect.

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From cottage cheese to whole milk, find out why dairy foods are back in the spotlight and here to stay in this new article written by Dairy Council of CA CEO Amy DeLisio. #CAdairy #SustainableEating #NutritionScience

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Is Hormel Foods prepared to tackle the challenges of inflation, supply chain disruptions, and shifting consumer preferences? Jim Snee, CEO of Hormel Foods, offers insights on the company's strategies to navigate these issues. Learn how they are adapting, building partnerships, embracing sustainability, and leveraging technology in this volatile landscape. #FoodIndustry #SupplyChain #ConsumerPreferences

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#DYK that only 14,191 stores in #CA can sell spirits-based #RTDs, whereas over 28,000 stores can sell malt- & wine-based RTDs? It is UNFAIR to force spirits lovers to make a special trip for their fav spirits products. Tell your #CA Reps to support SB 277, to allowing spirits RTDs to be sold under the same license used for beer and wine!

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🍻 Did you know beer sales in the U.S. hit $116 billion? With nearly 10,000 craft breweries, sour beers and IPAs are leading the trend. As beer brands multiply, shoppers have become more selective. If their favorite beer isn’t available, they’ll likely head to another store. This creates a big challenge for retailers who must manage their portfolios while meeting picky shoppers' needs. Check out this insightful report by Jason Smith, highlighting the beer shopper and offering three key recommendations for retailers: 1️⃣ Introduce diverse beer types, flavors, and brands. 2️⃣ Optimize your assortment to fill gaps and minimize out-of-stocks. 3️⃣ Enhance shelf signage to help shoppers easily find what they want. Discover the full report through the link https://lnkd.in/e4REWZmQ #learningevolution #beer #shopperinsight #customers #cpg #grocery #nbwa

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Ready to beef up your nutrition knowledge? 🥩 Discover the top 8 health benefits of beef shank, its nutrition facts, and calorie count. Spoiler alert: it's more than just a tasty cut of meat. Get the lowdown on this protein-packed powerhouse here: https://lnkd.in/g62nr4vr #BeefShank #NutritionFacts #HealthyEating Don't just chew the fat, get the facts! Dive in now.

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Dive into the latest edition of Dairy Processing Magazine, featuring Dairy Council of California's Nutrition & Industry Affairs Officer, Ashley Rosales, RDN. Discover her insights on consumer behavior and the functional health benefits of dairy across the lifespan. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02Gh9D80 #dairy #dairynutrition #dairycouncilofca #dairyprocessing #health

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Thanks to Cody Peterson, CPA from EY for joining us virtually today to lead the class discussion on auditing digital assets!

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https://ow.ly/uehp50SqCKg What do you hear from The Wall Street Journal #global #food forum? Here are the highlights. #FoodBiz #Restaurant #Restaurants #Sustainability #FoodRetail #Marketing #Inflation #Changes #Health #Wellbeing #SupplyChain

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Last chance to sign up for today's webinar! Great nonprofit-focused topics that include cybersecurity, the latest updates in accounting and tax, and everyone's favorite topic - revenue recognition! We will also have a Q&A where you can ask us your burning rev rec (or other) questions. And if none of that piques your interest, come for the free CPE!

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