Lutz adds hesselgesser, hinrichs and masek to central nebraska offices

Lutz, a Nebraska-based business solutions firm, welcomes Kelli Hesselgesser to its Grand Island office, and Brooke Hinrichs and Leslie Masek to its Hastings office.

Kelli, Brooke, and Leslie join the team as staff accountants. They are responsible for preparing individual and business income tax returns, as well as providing credibility to clients through financial reporting.

Hesselgesser interned with Lutz in the summer of 2018, as well as, tax season 2018 and 2019. She graduated from Hastings College with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Hinrichs interned with Lutz during tax season in 2018 and 2019. She graduated from Hastings College with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Masek interned with Lutz during tax season in 2018. She received her Master’s degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Kearney.

Lutz named a “top 100 firm” and “best of the best” by inside public accounting

INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) recently announced their annual financial performance analysis and ranking of the nation’s largest public accounting firms. This year, Lutz made it’s second appearance on the IPA Top 100 list, coming in at #84.

“We are excited to see the firm’s continued growth, and more importantly, the success of our clients, allowing the firm to rise in the rankings from spot #92 in 2018 to #84 this year on the IPA Top 100. We have been fortunate to assemble an outstanding team, and we look forward to our continued growth through exceptional client service and a focus on minding what matters,” said Managing Shareholder, Mark Duren.

IPA Top 100, 200, 300 and 400 firms are ranked by U.S. net revenues and are compiled by analyzing more than 550 responses received this year for IPA’s Survey and Analysis of Firms. A full list of the 2018 IPA Top 100 Firms can be found at: http://insidepublicaccounting.com/newsletters/ipa-100-ipa-200-ipa-300/

In addition, Lutz was named an IPA “Best of the Best” firm. IPA’s annual Best of the Best recognition honors CPA firms across the country for their superior financial and operational performance based on more than 70 criteria. The selections were based on responses from more than 550 firms that participated in this year’s IPA Survey and Analysis of Firms.

Lutz promotes pugh to shareholder

Lutz, a Nebraska-based business solutions firm, has promoted Taylor Pugh, CPA, to Audit Shareholder in Lutz’s Omaha office.

“Taylor delivers superior service to our clients through her technical and strong client relationship management skills. She continues to make a positive impact with her involvement in many firm initiatives including recruiting, staff development and the firm’s new coaching program,” said Mark Duren, Managing Shareholder.

Taylor has eight years of experience in the industry and provides accounting, auditing, and consulting services to privately held companies. In addition, she leads the Transaction Advisory Services practice as well as consults on special projects related to forensic accounting and litigation support. Taylor graduated, with highest distinction, from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Master’s degree in professional accountancy.