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Detweiler, Hershey & Associates, P.C., Souderton, announced that James Rittenhouse, CPA, CVA, CFD, a shareholder with the accounting and consulting firm, recently was named vice-chair for the board of directors of Living Branches, the parent company of Dock Woods Community in Lansdale and Souderton Mennonite Homes in Souderton, that owns and operates continuing care retirement communities.

Detweiler Hershey serves individual and business clients with a variety of accounting, tax, valuation, fraud deterrence, and business consulting solutions. Founded in 1946, the firm employs nearly 30 people.

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Marc Derstein, CPA, and Bruce Thomas, CPA, have been promoted to principals at Detweiler, Hershey & Associates, P.C., the Souderton-based public accounting firm.

Derstein joined the firm in 1995 and is a graduate of Geneva College where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs. Dersetin served as past board Treasurer for Bridge of Hope BuxMont. He resides with his family in Telford.

Thomas joined the firm in 1985 and is a graduate of Eastern Mennonite University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. He is also a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a member of the AICPA and PICPA. Thomas serves as board Chair for Indian Creek Foundation and is a member of the finance committee for Community Housing Services. He resides with his family in Telford.

Detweiler Hershey serves individual and business clients with a variety of accounting, tax, valuation, fraud deterrence, and business consulting solutions. Founded in 1946, the firm employs nearly 30 people.

Souderton, PA

Detweiler, Hershey & Associates, P.C. announced that the certified public accounting firm participated in a peer review of the quality control systems for its accounting and auditing practice. The review is based on standards established by the Peer Review Board of the American Institute for Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The firm received an unmodified report with no letter of comment (the highest opinion issued by the Peer Review Team).

Detweiler Hershey serves individual and business clients with a variety of accounting, tax, valuation, fraud deterrence, and business consulting solutions. Founded in 1946, the firm employs nearly 30 people.

Souderton, PA

Detweiler, Hershey & Associates, P.C. announced that Virginia Hamilton, CPA, Tax Manager for the accounting and consulting firm, recently graduated from the Community Leadership Institute sponsored by the Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce.

The ten-month program introduces participants to all aspects of the Indian Valley community and included an intergenerational experience between senior adults and eighth grade students as the class project. Hamilton will also serve a three-year term on the Big Brothers, Big Sisters Board of Directors.

Detweiler Hershey serves individual and business clients with a variety of accounting, tax, valuation, fraud deterrence, and business consulting solutions. Founded in 1946, the firm employs nearly 30 people.

Souderton, PA

Ken Byler, principal and senior consultant with Higher Ground Consulting Group, LLC, recently presented a program titled, “How to Promote Yourself as a NARI Member“ to the Maryland Remodelers Association (NARI of Mid-Maryland) in Frederick, Maryland.

The Souderton-based firm works with leaders who want to be inspiring and organizations that embrace them.

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Detweiler, Hershey & Associates, P.C. was honored with the “People's Choice“ award at the recent Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. They received the most votes from Expo visitors for best representing the expo theme, “The Race is On - Finish First in the Indian Valley“.

Detweiler Hershey serves individual and business clients with a variety of accounting, tax, valuation, fraud deterrence, and business consulting solutions. Founded in 1946, the firm employs nearly 30 people.

Souderton, PA

Detweiler, Hershey & Associates, P.C. announced that it recently launched a new version of the firm’s website at www.detweilerhershey.com to better serve their growing client base and attract new business. The site was designed by NextStep4U.com in Hatfield.

Detweiler Hershey serves individual and business clients with a variety of accounting, tax, valuation, fraud deterrence, and business consulting solutions. Founded in 1946, the firm employs nearly 30 people.

Souderton, PA

Higher Ground Consulting Group, LLC announced that Ken Byler, a principal and senior consultant with the Souderton-based firm recently attended the Inscape Publishing JumpStart Business Workshop in Chicago, Illinois. The business-building and training session highlighted the newest online learning tools used to deliver insights about workplace relationships and achieving organizational effectiveness.

With the growing demand for online learning assessments, Inscape Publishing is continuing to attract independent business owners who are committed to delivering the latest tools in workplace performance development. "I commend Mr. Byler for his commitment to bringing the latest learning tools to the marketplace,” said Jeffrey Sugerman, Inscape’s President and CEO. “Our high quality tools coupled with Higher Ground Consulting Group’s expertise in training and development will serve organizations well.”

Inscape Publishing, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has the largest network of independent trainers and consultants in the world. They are the leading independent publisher of research-based self-assessments.

Higher Ground Consulting Group, LLC works with leaders who want to be inspiring and organizations that embrace them.

Souderton, PA

Detweiler, Hershey & Associates, P.C., Souderton, announced that it has committed to the highest auditing quality standards by joining the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA) Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center for CPA firms.

The center is a national community of CPA firms that demonstrates commitment to employee benefit plan audit quality and is designed to raise awareness about the importance of ERISA audits. By joining the center Detweiler Hershey can quickly respond to changing standards and requirements so clients will receive the most efficient and highest quality audits available. Terri Archer, CPA leads the firm’s employee benefit plan audit team.

Detweiler Hershey serves individual and business clients with a variety of accounting, tax, valuation, fraud deterrence, and business consulting solutions. Founded in 1946, the firm employs nearly 30 people.

To learn more about the AICPA Employee benefit Plan Audit Quality Center visit http://www.aicpa.org/EBPAQC

Souderton, PA

Detweiler, Hershey & Associates, P.C., Souderton, announced that Andy Roth, Director of Information Technology for the accounting and consulting firm, recently graduated from the Community Leadership Institute sponsored by the Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce.

The ten-month program introduces participants to all aspects of the Indian Valley community and included a Cultural Diversity Summit as the class project. Roth will also serve a three-year term on the Indian Valley Arts Foundation Board of Directors.

Detweiler Hershey serves individual and business clients with a variety of accounting, tax, valuation, fraud deterrence, and business consulting solutions. Founded in 1946, the firm employs nearly 30 people.

Souderton, PA

Detweiler, Hershey & Associates, P.C., the Souderton-based public accounting firm, announced that Marc Derstein, CPA and Bruce Thomas, CPA recently graduated from The Rainmaker Academy in Nashville, Tennessee. The Rainmaker Academy is a two-year national and international training program for accountants focused on optimizing client relationships, mentoring staff and building business with exceptional clients. H. Bruce Detweiler, CPA, the firm’s managing partner said, “Detweiler Hershey is focused on serving our clients better and staff training is one way to enhance these efforts.”

Detweiler Hershey provides accounting, tax, valuation, fraud deterrence, and business consulting solutions. Founded in 1946, the firm employs nearly 30 people.

Souderton, PA

Local consultant and trainer, Ken Byler, has written a new book with other experts from around the country. Titled Minding Your Family Owned and Managed Business, Byler’s chapter is called “Marketing Is More than You Think” and shows readers how to choose the right customers, how they buy from you, how to create a Unique Buying Proposition and includes case studies and key questions to ask. Other book topics include: legal forms for business, accounting systems, budgeting, employee benefits and succession planning.

Published by the Enterprise Network Worldwide and Select Press, Minding Your Business provides an overview of key aspects of managing a business and how you can use your accountant more effectively. Several thousand copies of the book have already been preordered.

Minding Your Family Owned and Managed Business (softcover) is available from the author at Detweiler, Hershey & Associates, P.C. in Souderton and at Harleysville Books in Harleysville.

Detweiler Hershey provides accounting, tax, valuation, fraud deterrence, and business consulting solutions. Founded in 1946, the firm employs nearly 30 people.

Souderton, PA

Higher Ground Consulting Group, LLC announced that the firm has successfully completed the application process with Inscape Publishing, Inc. to become an Inscape Authorized Distributor. The Souderton based firm is now among more than 2,500 independent trainers, coaches and consultants in North America authorized to use Inscape’s industry-leading DiSC® learning instrument along with a host of assessments dealing with leadership, teamwork, communication and more, to augment their training and development solutions.

Inscape Publishing, Inc., headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the leading provider of instrument-based learning systems that transform individuals, teams and organizations by helping people develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships. This, in turn, helps organizations realize greater success. Inscape’s flagship product, the DiSC® learning instrument, was pioneered over three decades ago.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Higher Ground Consulting Group, LLC to our network of Authorized Distributors,” said Jeffrey Sugerman, President of Inscape Publishing. “The successful implementation of our learning instruments in organizations throughout North America is dependent upon the highly skilled network of independent trainers, coaches and consultants who use our resources with their clients’ workforces to help them achieve desired results.”

Inscape Publishing, Inc., the leading provider of instrument-based learning systems, pioneered the original DiSC® learning instrument over three decades ago. Today, Inscape continues to create innovative products and services that engage, inspire and empower individuals and organizations. Available in 21 languages in more than 50 countries, Inscape’s learning resources have helped more than 40 million people gain insight into their attitudes, behaviors and potential in the workplace.

Higher Ground Consulting Group, LLC works with leaders who want to be inspiring and organizations that embrace them.

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Higher Ground Consulting Group, LLC announces that ten owners and managers from seven local companies have successfully completed a six-month management and leadership skills training program. The LeaderSkills Institute participants included: Terri Archer, CPA; Sue Borowski, and Gretchen Gorecki, Detweiler, Hershey & Associates, P.C.; Heather Gallagher, Galco Business Communications; Phil Mininger, Mininger & Son, Inc.; Todd Bergey, Allebach Creative Associates; Ed Reed, Reed Sign Company, and Linda Andrews, Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County; Sheri Strouse and Shane Mickalak, Harleysville Savings Bank. Classes were led by Ken Byler, a senior consultant with the group.

Higher Ground Consulting Group, LLC works with leaders who want to be inspiring and organizations that embrace them.

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Higher Ground Consulting Group, LLC announces that ten employees at Bergey’s, Inc. in Franconia have successfully completed a six-month management and leadership skills training program. Participants included Rick E. Alderfer, David Glass, Ron Krauter, Paul Nice, Gary Pees, Steve Rawa, Larry Smith, Bill Weidemoyer, Francis Weiss, and Bob Wolfe. The LeaderSkills Institute classes were led by Ken Byler, a senior consultant with Higher Ground Consulting Group, LLC and focused on five skill areas – Personal Development, Supervision, Management, Business Development, and Customer Service.

Higher Ground Consulting Group, LLC works with leaders who want to be inspiring and organizations that embrace them.

Souderton, PA

Higher Ground Consulting Group, LLC, Souderton, announced that Ken Byler, a principal with the training and consulting firm, was presented with the 2007 Joseph Billingham Award by the Bucks Mont Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry at their annual Contractor of the Year Evening of Excellence held recently.

The award recognizes Mr. Byler’s dedication to the educational programs of the chapter where he also serves on the board of directors and is president-elect.

Higher Ground Consulting Group, LLC works with leaders who want to be inspiring and organizations that embrace them.

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Higher Ground Consulting Group, LLC has announced that six owners/managers from Bucks Mont NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) member companies have successfully completed a three-month management and leadership skills training program. Earning certificates were Linda Andrews, Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County; Rich Baine, Gemmi Construction; Ken Baker, Hometech Renovations; Chip Greth, Toolman; Jeremy Hayes, Billingham Built; and Samantha Kopelow, Wes Carver Electrical Contracting. The LeaderSkills Institute classes were led by Ken Byler, a senior consultant with the group.

Higher Ground Consulting Group, LLC works with leaders who want to be inspiring and organizations that embrace them.