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MHCS Named One of America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms by Forbes
Dec 22, 2020
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (December 14, 2020) – McGowen Hurst Clark Smith (MHCS) was recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms for the second year in a row. Forbes partners wi...
Learn MoreMadison Hogle, CPA
Dec 03, 2020
Congratulations to Staff Accountant, Maddie Hogle for passing her CPA exams! We are so proud of your hard work and can’t wait to watch you grow within the MHCS family and the accounting field. Keep up...
Learn MoreAnna Yung, CPA
Sep 03, 2020
Congratulations to Anna Yung on passing her CPA exams! We are very proud of you and all of your hard work. ...
Learn MoreMHCS names Glen Swanson, CPA to Chief Financial Officer
Aug 20, 2020
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (August 20, 2020) – McGowen Hurst Clark Smith (MHCS) announced today that former Assurance Manager, Glen Swanson will be promoted to his new role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO)...
Learn MoreMHCS Shareholder, Jim Smith, Reappointed to Iowa Accountancy Examining Board
Jun 18, 2020
WINTERSET, Iowa (June 17, 2020) – McGowen Hurst Clark Smith (MHCS) Shareholder, Jim Smith, CPA, was reappointed to the Iowa Accountancy Examining Board by Gov. Kim Reynolds. This appointment was confi...
Learn MoreTax Principal, Nate Beck, Graduates from West Des Moines Leadership Academy
Jun 05, 2020
Each year, a limited number of participants from the area are selected to join the West Des Moines Leadership Academy (WDMLA). This nine-month program is designed to give participants an opportunity t...
Learn MoreTyler Van Surksum Earns ISCPA Community Spirit Award
May 05, 2020
Each year at their Annual Meeting, the Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants recognizes individuals and teams that participated in their September Month of Service. This year, our very own Tyle...
Learn MoreAccountingToday Top 100 Firms
Mar 13, 2020
We are honored to be recognized in Accounting Today’s Top 100 Firms. Thank you for this recognition and congratulations to all our fellow CPAmerica, Inc. member firms who were also mentioned! ...
Learn MoreLifeServe Blood Drive
Feb 13, 2020
Thank you to those who donated blood at our recent blood drive with @LifeServe. Together we donated 10 units and saved up to 30 lives! Our next blood drive is on May 1 and registration is open. We hop...
Learn MoreFeast For Your Senses Gala
Jan 30, 2020
Kudos to Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa and all of their endless efforts to help children who are at-risk, underprivileged, critically ill, or living with special needs throughout Iowa. We a...
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