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  • Thursday, June 6th, 2013

    Houldsworth, Russo & Company Breakfast Briefing "How will the Affordable Care Act Affect Your Organization?"

    Houldsworth, Russo & Company
    Breakfast Briefing

    "How will the Affordable Care Act Affect Your Organization?"

    Thursday, June 6th, 2013 – 7:30am

    • 7:30am Breakfast
    • 8:00-9:00am Briefing

    Presented by:
    Michael Caparso & Desiree Wright
    National Healthcare Access

    We’ve all been following ACA (a.k.a. Obamacare) in the news for a few years now but it’s now time to understand how the ACA will affect your organizations and the actions you must take to be in compliance for 2014 . Please join HRC and NHA as we help you to understand the topic of Health Care Reform.

    National Healthcare Access (NHA) has worked exclusively in the employee benefits arena for over 20 years. Unlike multi-line insurance agencies, the firm is 100% dedicated to group benefits. Founded in 1990, NHA has built strong relationships with health insurance carriers since its inception. NHA will develop a benefits strategy, implement, and effectively manage your employer based benefit plan.

    Breakfast Briefings are free to our clients that attend and $35 for non clients. Please reserve a spot for you and any of your staff that could benefit from this session. Nonprofit clients are welcome to invite Board members that might also be interested!

    Location:

    Houldsworth, Russo & Company
    8675 S. Eastern Avenue
    Las Vegas, NV 89123
  • Thursday, August 1st, 2013

    Houldsworth, Russo & Company Breakfast Briefing "Cyber Attacks—The Risk and Why"

    Houldsworth, Russo & Company
    Breakfast Briefing

    "Cyber Attacks—The Risk and Why"

    Thursday, August 1st, 2013 – 7:30am

    • 7:30am Breakfast
    • 8:00-9:00am Briefing

    Presented by:
    Matt Engle
    Commercial Insurance Broker with Cragin & Pike

    It is a danger “Cyber” world out there! Matt will cover examples of cyber attacks, update on data breach response laws, costs to a business, basis tips for protection and an overview of cyber liability insurance.

    Matt Engle has experience in Commercial Insurance and in high level corporate management positions. He is a faculty member with Lorman Education and speaks on the topic of Cyber Security.

    Prior to insurance, Matt spent 12 years in the voice, data and fiber optic cabling industry. In 2012, Matt was recognized by the Las Vegas Business Press as a member of the “Rising Stars of Business”. Matt is a 3-time President’s Circle Award recipient with AAA and is the Past President of the UNLV Alumni Association where he co-founded the Rebel Business Network in 2012.

    Breakfast Briefings are free to our clients that attend and $35 for non clients. Please reserve a spot for you and any of your staff that could benefit from this session. Nonprofit clients are welcome to invite Board members that might also be interested!

    Location:

    Houldsworth, Russo & Company
    8675 S. Eastern Avenue
    Las Vegas, NV 89123

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About us

At Houldsworth, Russo & Company we know that two heads are better than one. This is why you have a team of experts at your disposal. We evaluate each client’s needs, current situation and goals. We then combine the best skill sets from our experts to create a team focused on meeting these goals.

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Our Team

The cure for the common CPA

  • Dianna Russo Managing Principal
    • My Specialties: Tax, Audit and Profit Enhancement.
    • Favorite Music: 80's Pop
    • My Personality: I am like a composite of all the cast of Modern Family: adventurous, funny, sarcastic, outgoing, caring, & opinionated.
    • Favorite Song:
      "Black or White" - Michael Jackson
    • Favorite Color: Currency Green
    • I’m inspired by Ferdinand Magellan.

    Dianna Russo Managing Principal

    • Certifications: CPA
    • History with HRC: Since 1996
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  • Katie Hampton Principal
    • My Specialties: Nonprofit Tax and Audit
    • Favorite Music: R&B
    • Favorite Song: "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
    • Favorite Food: Carbs! Especially cookies!
    • Favorite Color: Golden harvest brown
    • Something you should know about me: I was a POW (Professional Officer's Wife) for 16 years (Air Force).
    • I am inspired by my sister, Bonnie Houldsworth.

    Katie Hampton Principal

    • Certifications: CPA
    • History with HRC: Since 2000
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  • Karen Durkin Principal
    • My Specialties: Business coaching, strategic planning and facilitation
    • My Personality: I love people and am a flagrant extrovert but my passion is to listen, support, and encourage those who need a catalyst to change.
    • Hobbies: Travel, reading, quilting… and WINE!
    • Favorite Food: Popcorn… Seriously!
    • Favorite Color: Periwinkle
    • I’m inspired by Maya Angelou.

    Karen Durkin Principal

    • Certifications: MBA, PCC
    • History with HRC: Since 2001
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  • Jessica Sayles Principal
    • My Specialties: Nonprofit and small business audit, accounting, consulting, and tax
    • Hobbies: Dancing hula, eating, crocheting, reading and spending time with my husband, family, 2 dogs… and did I mention eating?
    • My Personality: I'm hardworking, fun, smart, quirky and a little sassy!
    • Favorite Food: Appetizers… all of them
    • Favorite Color: Glitter!
    • Something you should know about me: I am the only Miss Hapa Haole Las Vegas.

    Jessica Sayles Principal

    • Certifications: MSA, CPA
    • History with HRC: Since 2007
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  • Anna Miguel Senior Accountant
    • My Specialties: Nonprofit, employee benefit audit, accounting, consulting and tax
    • Favorite Music: Country
    • Hobbies: Camping, fishing, dancing and enjoying time with my husband and son
    • Favorite Food: Ice cream
    • Favorite Song: "Brown Eyed Girl" - Van Morrison
    • Something you should know about me: I love butterflies!

    Anna Miguel Senior Accountant

    • Certifications: MSA, CPA
    • History with HRC: Since 2007
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  • Jennifer Schwartz Senior Accountant
    • My Specialties: Nonprofit and 401(k) Plan audits
    • Favorite Music: 90’s
    • Hobbies: Watching sports, dancing, eating, napping and going to concerts and movies
    • Favorite Song: "Fifteen Stories" - Jump, Little Children
    • Favorite Food: If I can eat it, I love it – especially filet.
    • Something you should know about me: I started college on a dance scholarship and was a dance major.

    Jennifer Schwartz Senior Accountant

    • Certifications: BS in Accounting
    • History with HRC: Since 2002
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  • Kunie Sugiyama Senior Accountant
    • My Specialties: Audit
    • Favorite Hobbies: Playing golf, tennis and shopping
    • Favorite Music: Classical
    • Favorite Food: Sushi and pasta
    • Favorite Color: Pink
    • Something you should know about me: I am taking belly dancing classes.
    • My grandmother inspires me. She is so sweet to others and strict on herself.

    Kunie Sugiyama Senior Accountant

    • Certifications: CPA
    • History with HRC: Since 2005
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  • Lynette Margetts Senior Accountant
    • My Specialties: Audit and Nonprofit
    • Favorite Hobbies: Reading, exercising, watching my kids play soccer and traveling
    • Favorite Song: "Sail Away" - Styx
    • Favorite Food: Seafood
    • I am inspired by Oprah Winfrey.

    Lynette Margetts Senior Accountant

    • Certifications: CPA
    • History with HRC: Since 2007
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  • Briene Eslinger Audit Manager
    • My Specialties: Audit and Nonprofit
    • Favorite Song: "Mahna Mahna" from the Muppets Movie - at least for today
    • Hobbies: Watching entirely too much TV, going to concerts and musicals, watching reruns of Charmed and hanging out in the paranormal teen romance section of Barnes & Noble.
    • Favorite Food: Anything fried or chocolate
    • I am inspired by my parents. They are my greatest role models, and I strive for the balance that they taught me.

    Briene Eslinger Audit Manager

    • Certifications: CPA
    • History with HRC: Since 2006
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  • Shelly Figueredo Audit Manager
    • My Specialties: 401(k) Plan Audits
    • Favorite Hobbies: Reading, watching movies, playing tennis and spending time with my kids
    • Favorite Song: "Fool in the Rain" - Led Zeppelin
    • Favorite Food: Italian
    • Something you should know about me: I also have a degree in Film and Video Production and am a Bishop Gorman Alumnus.
    • I am inspired by Tina Fey.

    Shelly Figueredo Audit Manager

    • Certifications: CPA
    • History with HRC: Since 2007
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  • Lyndsay White Tax Manager
    • My Specialties: Tax and bookkeeping
    • Favorite Song: "Send Her My Love" - Journey
    • Hobbies: Traveling far, far away
    • Favorite Food: A dijon hot dog in a baguette from a food truck in Paris
    • Something you should know about me: I love roller coasters, but am afraid of heights.
    • I'm inspired by my husband and Warren Buffet but for VERY different reasons!

    Lyndsay White Tax Manager

    • Certifications: MBA, CPA
    • History with HRC: Since 2006
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  • Jacqueline F. Matthew Senior Accountant
    • My Specialties: Nonprofit and small business audit, accounting, consulting and tax
    • Favorite Music: Rock and Country
    • Hobbies: Playing pool, hiking, cooking and spending time with my 3 beautiful kids and wonderful husband!
    • Favorite Color: Snow White Red Apple
    • Favorite Food: Chicken parmesan and spaghetti - yum!
    • Something you should know about me:
      I play the flute and piccolo.

    Jacqueline Matthew Senior Accountant

    • Certifications: CPA
    • History with HRC: Since 2010
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  • Teri Lee Firm Administrator
    • My Specialties: Project management, human resources, IT support, office management and bookkeeping
    • Favorite Music: Alternative Rock
    • Hobbies: Motorcycling all over the west, hot air ballooning, camping
    • Favorite Food: Ethiopian
    • Something you should know about me: I've been a Vegan since 1983.
    • I’m inspired by everyone I meet in one way or another.

    Teri Lee Firm Administrator

    • Certifications: Notary Public
    • History with HRC: Since 2007
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8675 S. Eastern Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89123

Phone: 702-269-9992
Fax: 702-269-9993

Our Services

  • Our in-depth audit style focuses well beyond numbers and into all areas of your business. We use our engagement to provide you with information to make better decisions for your organization as a whole. HRC is an independent member of the BDO Seidman Alliance which gives us access to additional technical expertise and resources from one of the largest accounting firms in the world.

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  • Organizations receiving governmental funding function in a highly regulated arena and are accountable to the public and its grantors. Every grant has different requirements. We design our audit approach to respond to the specific requirements placed upon these organizations with the grantor’s viewpoint in mind. To maintain the integrity of the compliance reporting, we report as required by professional standards but work closely with the organizations to enhance policies and procedures.

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    Testimonials

    “Dianna and the Houldsworth Russo team have taken the time to know HELP of Southern Nevada and its programs. They are very thorough, fair and timely. Their support with reporting requirements for our government funded programs has been invaluable; and they continually propose solutions and sound business advice for HELP to maintain its status as a premier agency in Southern Nevada.”
    Shelly Cook
    Chief Financial Officer
    HELP of Southern Nevada
  • Understanding your business to make sure there isn’t anything out of the ordinary is crucial. We offer assistance in compiling financial statements to provide timely financial information.

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    “HRC prepares a full-disclosure compilation so our Board members get a crystal-clear picture of where our organization stands financially. Whenever financial guidance is needed, our CPA is just a phone call away. They are responsive, friendly, and knowledgeable. Thank you for all that you do!”
    Ron Lurie
    BOD Treasurer for the Henderson Space and Science Center
  • Our team will perform a standard inquiry of accounting personnel and procedures as well as analytical procedures on your financial statements and offer our opinion with limited assurances.

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  • The complexities and challenges of staying compliant with your organization’s retirement plan make an independent audit necessary. Allow HRC to use our years of experience and specialization to provide assurance to your 401(k) or 403(b) plan to ascertain fair presentation and/or compliance of financial information per ERISA regulations.

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  • A tax plan that works is great. A tax plan that allows your money to work for you is even better. Our approach to your tax strategy includes assessing your situation, taking continually changing tax laws into consideration and preparing a plan that minimizes your tax burden.

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  • Our vast experience makes tax preparation a swift and seamless process whether working with an individual, a corporation, a partnership, a trust, an estate or a nonprofit organization.

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    Testimonials

    “HRC consistently provides our company with the highest quality of audit and tax preparation services. With HRC, our company has never missed a deadline for reporting or filing. HRC’s knowledgeable staff is always available, communicates clearly, and fully addresses our concerns.

    Because our company works across several tax jurisdictions, we needed an accounting firm with the knowledge and expertise to navigate these overwhelmingly complex tax structures. HRC has guided us through this process with ease. HRC more than meets our expectations at every turn.”
    Justin Findlay
    CFO – The Americas
    TCS John Huxley
  • We believe your Form 990 should be used by your nonprofit organization as a resource for your donors, volunteers and members as an informational resource and fundraising tool, and we have the expertise and experience to prepare the Form 990 accurately and timely for your organization.

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  • Our team of organized experts can assist in varying ways from relieving you of the day-to-day task of bookkeeping to providing you with a high level quarterly review of your financial records.

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    Testimonials

    “HRC is an invaluable partner for the Henderson Chamber of Commerce. They have an acute understanding of the accounting rules and regulations governing our 501c(3) and 501c(6) organizations, and I routinely consult with them on a wide array of pertinent items. I have well-placed confidence in their guidance.”
    Scott Muelrath
    CEO, Henderson Chamber of Commerce and Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation
  • As QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisors, we will use our knowledge and experience to set-up, train and support your staff on the intricacies of QuickBooks.

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  • Taking time to hone your skills as an executive can often take a back seat to your other areas of responsibility. Allow us to guide you with personal coaching that directly impacts your entire company.

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    Testimonials

    “In working in the non-profit field for more than 11 years, I know the reality of facing burn-out both emotionally and physically. My coach with Houldsworth, Russo & Company, has afforded me the gift of reflection on my professional and personal goals. The skills and support I've gained in managing the stress of employees, fundraising, board trustees, in a strategic organized manner has been invaluable. I would not have survived the last 3 years without this weekly coaching.”
    Jenn Morss
    AFAN Las Vegas
  • Off-site strategy sessions have often times resulted in dramatic positive shifts in a company. Our dynamic coaches will facilitate a strategic off-site session and assist in setting aggressive and measurable goals for a successful future.

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  • Collaboration can be a powerful tool and even more powerful when that collaboration is with peers. Spend a half day with us each month absorbing ideas from other leaders and turning those ideas into reality.

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  • We offer this valuable service specifically designed for companies that do not require a full time CFO but could still benefit of the talent and expertise a CFO provides.

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    Testimonials

    “What can be said about a CPA who takes the time and care to become a financial steward of your company. This is what Dianna Russo and staff have done for us. They have looked at our business as though it were their own, given us recommendations for re-engineering the company, while at the same time helping us reach success by understanding and interpreting our numbers and what they mean as a reflection of our industry. There is no more professional CPA firm that we have ever worked with. We highly recommend them.”
    Marla Letizia
    Letizia Mass Media
  • Profitability is the key measure of business success. An incredibly powerful way to do so is to have a non-biased third party expert like HRC assess and make recommendations regarding your processes and internal structure.

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  • Our team will evaluate and advise you on which business entity designation best fits your organization and will offer you the most benefits: Sole proprietor, Limited Liability Company, Limited Liability Partnership, S Corporation, Corporation, Nonprofit Organization.

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  • We have been dedicated to serving the nonprofit community organizations since we started our firm in 1996 and have focused on building our expertise in becoming more than traditional auditors providing assistance with compliance issues and requirements that are unique to nonprofit entities. We offer additional services such as board development presentations, strategic planning facilitation, and educational sessions for your organization. Additionally, we draw from our resources with BDO Institute for Nonprofit Excellence.

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    “For over 15 years I've turned to Dianna and her team at Houldsworth Russo for financial advice and expertise. From the time when a group of community leaders and I adopted 55 at-risk children through the "I Have a Dream" Foundation, to when I co-founded Three Square Food Bank, Dianna has been my trusted partner in launching and maintaining some of our community's most recognizable non-profits!”
    Julie A. Murray
    President & CEO
    Moonridge Group
  • Governmental agencies and organizations receiving governmental funding function in a highly regulated arena and are accountable to the public. However, no two entities are alike. We design our audit approach to respond to the specific requirements placed upon these entities with the public’s viewpoint in mind. To maintain the integrity of the financial reporting, we take steps such as attending industry and entity specific trainings to gain an understanding of the organization inside and out. We work with our governmental clients to ensure that the information they are disseminating to the public is a transparent representation of the agency.

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  • Business owners and managers need support in enhancing profitability and growing their enterprise as well as advance personal prosperity. We work with our small business clients as a partner working in building an organization to thrive with innovative, practical accounting and operational solutions for businesses like yours.

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    Testimonials

    “After learning Houldsworth & Russo was considering rebranding to “Trust HRC”, I thought it was brilliant. I have trusted them for more than eight years now. They handle all the accounting needs for my small business which employs 20 people, as well as the 501(c)3 we established to honor the life of my son, Josh Stevens. Everyone there is both kind and professional, and I am grateful to call them “my” accounting firm, yet even more honored to call them my dear friends.”
    Drew Stevens
    Glove Connection
  • Having a trusted advisor to share your goal of financial stability offers our clients the peace of mind that they have a professional to do the research and provide alternatives to make fiscal decisions. We work with clients over their lifetime and help to navigate changes in their financial plan through the years.

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FAQs

What are the 2012 and 2013 mileage reimbursement rates?
For 2013, the standard mileage rages for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) are:
  • 56.5 cents per miles for business miles driven
  • 24 Cents per mile driven for medical or moving expenses
  • 14 Cents per mile driven in service or charitable organizations

For 2012, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) are:
  • 55.5 cents per mile for business miles driven
  • 23 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes
  • 14 Cents per mile driven in service or charitable organizations
What is the maximum amount I can contribute to my 401(k) in 2012 and 2013?
  • For 2013 the elective deferral (contribution) limit for employees who participate in 401(k) is has been increased to $17,500.
  • For 2013 the catch-up contribution limit for those aged 50 and over is $5,500. Someone over 50 can defer $23,000 in 2013.
  • For 2012 the elective deferral (contribution) limit for employees who participate in 401(k) is $17,000.
  • For 2012The catch-up contribution limit for those aged 50 and over is $5,500. Someone over 50 can defer $22,500 in 2012.
How much can I give before I have to file a gift tax return?
The annual exclusion applies to gifts to each donee. For 2012, you may give up to $13,000 per donee without being required to file a gift tax return.
Does my nonprofit have to file an information tax return?
All nonprofit organizations except churches are required to file an information tax return to the IRS annually. The type of informational return required varies depending on revenue, assets and other factors. Please contact us if you have specific questions on an organization’s specific requirements.
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