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Below are some highlights of recent happenings at H2R CPA.
8/11/2023: Summer Social
It was a beautiful summer day in August as we gathered for our annual H2R CPA Summer Social at Settler's Cabin Park in the Moccasin pavilion. The menu included yummy sandwiches and hot dogs from the Burgh Bites food truck and a refreshing ice cream dessert from Bruster's. We watched and played games of Cornhole and Kubb, and enjoyed good conversation with our fellow team members. Everyone seemed to enjoy a relaxing afternoon away from the office!
4/28/2023: Survivor Dinner
The H2R CPA team and guests recently celebrated the end of busy season during the firm's annual "Tax Season Survivor Dinner". This year's event was held at the innovative Pittsburgh Glass Center with delicious food provided by Common Plea Catering. Everyone had the opportunity to try their hand at making a glass art project, which was fun to try as well as entertaining to watch!
12/13/2022: H2R CPA Announces New Partner
H2R CPA announced that Phillip D. Zlokas, CPA, has been promoted to Tax Partner effective January 1, 2023. As partner, Phil will be an integral member of the firm’s new generation of leadership, working together to chart an innovative course for the firm’s future as part of a comprehensive succession plan.
Read more here.
12/9/2022: Holiday Party
The H2R CPA team enjoyed a sunny afternoon for our holiday party at Topgolf. It is always a good time with delicious food, exciting door prizes and a competitive game of golf!
11/4/2022: Team Building
The annual H2R CPA team building event was held in early November at Paradise Island Bowl and Beach. Everyone enjoyed a nice spread of food and some friendly competition on the lanes.
9/19/2022: H2R CPA Announces New Managing Partner
H2R CPA announced that Kieran O’Dea, CPA, will assume the role of Managing Partner effective January 1, 2023. Paul K. Rudoy, CPA/PFS, will remain at the firm as a tax partner and advisor following the transition. Kieran O’Dea will be the sixth Managing Partner in firm history, representing the fourth generation of firm leadership.
Read more here.
7/15/2022: Summer Social
H2R CPA team members enjoyed a summertime break during our Summer Social at Settlers Cabin Park on Friday afternoon. We were joined by the Totopo Cocina & Cantina food truck for an excellent Mexican lunch and Bruster's Real Ice Cream for a yummy dessert! A competitive game of Kubb was entertaining for the players and spectators alike, but no one was keeping score!
2/23/2022: Steven M. Dotterer Promoted to Director, Business Valuation & Litigation Support
H2R CPA announced that Steven M. Dotterer, JD, MBA, CVA, was promoted to Director, Business Valuation & Litigation Support, effective January 1, 2022. In his new role, Steve oversees the day-to-day operations of H2R CPA’s Business Valuation & Litigation Support department. He will continue working closely with Alex M. Kindler, CPA/ ABV/ CFF/ PFS, CVA, MBA, Partner, to ensure the highest level of quality client service.
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1/10/2022: Sara Beauseigneur Promoted to Audit Director, Employee Benefit Plans
H2R CPA announced that Sara Beauseigneur, CPA, MBA, was promoted to Audit Director, Employee Benefit Plans, effective January 1, 2022. In her new role, Sara will manage all of the firm’s Employee Benefit Plan client services, including audits, accounting and compliance. She will work closely in conjunction with H2R CPA’s Accounting & Assurance partners to ensure the highest level of quality client service.
Read more here.
12/10/2021: Holiday Party
It was a day of excellent food, exciting prizes and fun golf on December 10 at Topgolf for the firm's annual Holiday Party! Already looking forward to next year!
11/9/2021: Phillip D. Zlokas Promoted to Tax Director
H2R CPA announced that Phillip D. Zlokas, CPA, was promoted to Tax Director effective November 1, 2021. In his new role, Phil will help lead the firm’s tax client service team and the implementation of ongoing technological advances in tax service delivery. He will also be the key tax technical resource for the firm’s senior managers, the tax team as a whole, and complex client engagements.
Read more here.
11/5/2021: Team Building
We had a blast at our annual team building event on November 5! Thanks to the team at 2420 Penn Avenue for making our axe throwing and escape room adventures so much fun!
9/16/2021: Cara Colavita: 20 People to Know in Accounting
H2R CPA Partner, Cara M. Colavita, CPA, recently shared her insights as one of Pittsburgh Business Times 20 People to Know in Accounting, a series which profiles “influential businesspeople working in key industries” and provides “an introduction to some of the behind-the-scenes players, key leaders and up-and-comers.”
In the Q & A interview, Cara discusses how the accounting industry has been affected by the pandemic, ways the accounting profession should be positioned to young people, what the accounting industry can do to improve diversity, her most memorable accounting issue to resolve, her challenges as a woman in a leadership role, and more.
View the article here.
10/5/2020: NACVA 2020 40 Under Forty Honoree
Congratulations to Steve Dotterer!
9/10/2020: Retirement Announcement
Best wishes to Tom Helsing!
2/26/2020: H2R CPA Announces Two Partners Joining Practice
Firm Continues Expansion with Additional Resources
H2R CPA announced that Joseph M. Dickert, CPA, and Donald J. Reddinger, CPA, have joined the firm as partners, bringing with them a combined 70 years of tax, assurance and business consulting experience. With this latest addition, H2R CPA continues to expand the firm’s resources and capacity for serving middle market clients in the western Pennsylvania region and beyond, following its merger with Cottrill Arbutina, the addition of an office location in Beaver, and the promotion of Cara Colavita to partner in January.
“H2R CPA remains committed to expanding service offerings sought after by the middle market and providing excellent career opportunities for our team members,” said Paul K. Rudoy, Managing Partner at H2R CPA. “The addition of Joe and Don to our team reinforces our commitment to remaining competitive on both fronts,” he continued.
“Don and I are excited to be able to serve our clients better with the additional resources, services and leading edge technology that H2R CPA has to offer,” said Joe Dickert. “There’s a lot of collaboration and growth happening now at H2R CPA, and it’s great to be a part of the team,” he added.
Previously, Mr. Dickert and Mr. Reddinger were partners at Reddinger, Will, Gallagher & Dickert, LLC.
Donald J. Reddinger has more than forty years of experience with concentrations in the audit and assurance areas as well as tax planning, tax compliance and general consulting to a wide variety of clients. Industries serviced by Don include: government, commercial business enterprises, sales representatives, professional entities including physicians, engineers, architects, attorneys and insurance agents, manufacturers, specialty contractors, and life/annuity insurance companies, amongst others.
Joseph M. Dickert has a diversified business background including significant expertise in audit and assurance services, business advisory services, tax services (individuals, corporations, “S” corporations, partnerships, estates & trusts and Limited Liability Companies), wealth management, Internal Revenue Service & PA Department of Revenue representation and QuickBooks consulting. Joe works with a variety of types of companies including closely held businesses, real estate entities, local unions, fraternal benefit societies and other nonprofit entities.
1/20/2020: H2R CPA Announces New Partner
Cara M. Colavita Second Female Partner in Firm's 63-Year History
H2R CPA announced that Cara M. Colavita, CPA, was promoted to Partner effective January 1, 2020. Cara is the second female partner in the firm’s 63-year history. In her new role, Cara will work closely with the current head of the firm’s Accounting & Assurance department to transition responsibilities and over time eventually assume those duties.
“Cara has proven herself to be a talented and trusted leader of the firm. She is also amazingly efficient and well-respected by clients,” said Paul Rudoy, Managing Partner of H2R CPA. “We are confident that she has a bright future ahead in this new leadership role,” he added.
“I am honored to join the partner team at H2R CPA,” said Cara. “I look forward to taking on new responsibilities while maintaining close relationships with my clients. I am also excited by the opportunity to inspire other women to embrace the accounting profession as a career where women have the ability to rise into leadership positions,” she continued.
Cara Colavita joined H2R CPA in 2007 after graduating from West Virginia University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. She became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in 2011. Over the course of the past twelve years, she has worked with clients in a variety of industries, including closely held businesses, manufacturers, distributors, rental real estate, professional service organizations and fraternal benefit societies. Her specialties include supervision and training of team members as well as extensive interaction with clients to ensure the timely and proficient completion of fieldwork and financial report issuance.
12/5/2019: H2R CPA and Cottrill Arbutina Announce Merger
Combined firm to be called H2R CPA
Pittsburgh-based H2R CPA and Cottrill, Arbutina & Associates PC of Beaver County announced that they will merge into one firm, effective January 1, 2020. The staff of both firms will operate as H2R CPA, while maintaining their existing office locations in Parkway Center and downtown Beaver. The combined firm, with 10 partners and over 80 team members, will remain an independent regional CPA firm serving clients in the middle market, with expanded service offerings and additional resources that will help to fuel continued growth.
“We are pleased to be combining resources with a firm like H2R CPA that has a similar culture, family business values, complimentary skills in different practice areas and a shared vision of meeting the future needs of our clients and employees,” said Tod R. Arbutina, CPA, CFP, MBA, Managing Partner of Cottrill Arbutina.
“We are very excited that our merger with Cottrill Arbutina will enable H2R CPA to continue the culture and service to our clients that is reflected in our firm commitment: Business Solutions, Family Approach,” said Paul K. Rudoy, CPA/PFS, Managing Partner of H2R CPA. “The leaders at Cottrill Arbutina have the same client service dedication and commitment to employees that creates a great working atmosphere with quality middle market clients. The Partners of H2R CPA are committed to providing a locally owned, family atmosphere culture for the foreseeable future and merging with Cottrill Arbutina will be a perfect fit for that goal,” he added.
10/30/2019: H2R CPA Team Building Event
Bowling and Laser Tag
The H2R CPA team spent the afternoon of October 30 participating in some competitive team-building activities. The fun started at Main Event with a lunch of tasty Mexican cuisine, followed by bowling, laser tag and arcade games. Scores in all activities were tallied for each team, with the first place team receiving a trophy at the end of the day. It was a fun afternoon taking a break from the office!
01/25/2019: H2R CPA Happenings
H2R CPA Newsletter
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11/08/2018: H2R CPA Team Building Event
Escape Room and Axe Throwing
The H2R CPA team spent the afternoon of November 8 participating in some fun team-building activities including an escape room and axe throwing, followed by refreshments during happy hour. Several teams were formed for competitions and individuals worked in groups to solve problems. Everyone seemed to enjoy spending time experiencing new activities together outside of the office!
10/02/2018: H2R CPA Happenings
H2R CPA Newsletter
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06/07/2018: H2R CPA Happenings
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05/11/2018: H2R CPA Tax Season Survivor's Dinner at Roberto Clemente Museum
H2R CPA held its annual Busy Season Survivor's Dinner on Friday, May 11, at the Roberto Clemente Museum. Everyone enjoyed the good wine, good food, and good conversation while learning more about one of the greatest legends in baseball history.
02/13/2018: H2R CPA Happenings
H2R CPA Newsletter
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02/01/2018: H2R CPA Announces Merger
Sobol Veltum Merges into H2R CPA
H2R CPA is pleased to announce that Sobol Veltum & Associates has merged into H2R CPA, effective February 1, 2018. We welcome Sobol Veltum clients and staff and look forward to working together as a combined team!
06/27/2017: We're moving June 30th!
H2R CPA is pleased to announce that we will be moving to our new office location on June 30, 2017. Please make note of our new address in your records:
875 Greentree Road
Seven Parkway Center, Suite 1000
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Our telephone numbers and email addresses will remain the same.
During the day of June 30, H2R CPA team members will have limited access to telephone and email. We appreciate your patience during this transition. Our office will be closed on July 3 & 4 for the holiday, and will re-open for business on July 5.
H2R CPA’s new location will combine our Koppers Office and our DeJulius Office into one. With easy access and convenient parking, we believe this move will be an improvement for both our clients and our team members, while still maintaining a central location in Pittsburgh.
We look forward to continuing to provide the highest quality client service as we embark on this new chapter in our firm’s 60-year history.
06/05/2017: H2R CPA Managing Partner Quoted in Nerdwallet Blog
H2R CPA Managing Partner, Paul Rudoy, was quoted in NerdWallet's June 5 blog, "Moving for Work? How to Get a Tax Deduction."
05/07/2017: H2R CPA Tax Season Survivor's Dinner at PNC Park
H2R CPA's annual tax season survivor's dinner was held this year at PNC Park. H2R CPA team members and significant others enjoyed a spread of delicious refreshments, spending time together, and watching the Pirates game on a chilly but beautiful day.
05/02/2017: H2R CPA Managing Partner Named Chairman-Elect of CPAAI North America Board of Directors
Paul K. Rudoy, CPA/PFS, Managing Partner of H2R CPA, has been elected to the position of Chairman-Elect of the North America Board of Directors of CPA Associates International, Inc. (CPAAI). Mr. Rudoy will assume the position of Chairman of the North America Board of Directors of CPAAI in October 2017.
“I am honored to have been selected by a group of my peers for such a prestigious position,” said Paul Rudoy. As chairman of the North America Board of Directors, Mr. Rudoy will provide leadership for the association and will work closely with national and international member firms.
04/27/2017: H2R CPA Celebrates "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day"
In celebration of "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day," Mason is helping his dad, Scott, with his after tax season work. Thanks for your help, Mason!
02/21/2017: H2R CPA Welcomes New Team Members
Expertise and Talent Added to Pittsburgh Office
12/13/2016: Pittsburgh CPA Firm Commemorates 60-Year Legacy with a New Name and Website
In conjunction with its 60th anniversary celebration, Horovitz, Rudoy & Roteman LLC, a leading Pittsburgh-based accounting and business advisory firm, has changed its name to H2R CPA.
06/02/2016: H2R CPA in the Community
H2R CPA was proud to sponsor the 19th Annual Mini Golf Classic with Heath Miller on May 29, 2016. H2R CPA team members enjoyed golfing in support of Project Bundle-Up and The Salvation Army Pittsburgh.
04/28/2016: H2R CPA Enjoys "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day"
H2R CPA is pleased to participate in “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.” This year, our four participants have been helping out with various office tasks and learning more about what their parents do here at H2R CPA.
03/08/2016: H2R CPA Managing Partner Quoted in Pittsburgh Business Times
H2R CPA Managing Partner, Paul Rudoy, was quoted in the Pittsburgh Business Times March 4-10 article, "Budget impasse takes toll on nonprofits."
02/24/2016: H2R CPA Partners Quoted in Pittsburgh Business Times
H2R CPA Partners, Paul Rudoy and Kieran O’Dea, were quoted in the Pittsburgh Business Times Feb. 19-25 article, “Accounting firms battle staffing crunch.”
02/19/2016: H2R CPA Partner, Kieran O'Dea, Interviewed on the "No BS Marketing Podcast"
Take a listen to H2R CPA Partner, Kieran O’Dea, during his interviews “Cutting Through the Numbers with Kieran O’Dea” and “Part 2 of Kieran O’Dea – Following Your Passion Skills” on the No BS Marketing Podcast.
02/03/2016: Kieran O'Dea Joins H2R CPA as an Accounting & Auditing Partner
Locally Owned Accounting Firm Adds New Partner with Eye Towards Growth
Kieran O’Dea recently rejoined H2R CPA as a Partner in the firm’s Accounting and Auditing Group. After leaving H2R CPA in 2002, Kieran spent the past 14 years with BDO USA LLC (formerly Alpern Rosenthal), most recently as a Partner in the firm’s Assurance and Transaction Advisory Services Groups. In his new role with H2R CPA, Kieran will bring personal service in accounting, advisory and business consulting to the firm’s clients. Additionally, Kieran will be a significant addition to the firm’s management team, concentrating in the areas of growth, talent acquisition and business development.
