14 FEB 2025 / PEOPLE UPDATES

Kassouf Admits Two New Shareholders

- MYCPE ONE Insights Team

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Kassouf, an accounting firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, has promoted Anita Atkinson and James Dicks to shareholders and directors, effective February 14, 2025. The promotions are part of efforts to build a robust future for the company, emphasizing the firm's commitment to strategic growth and providing meaningful client service.

Birmingham, Alabama-based accounting firm Kassouf has announced the promotion of Anita Atkinson and James Dicks to shareholders and directors, effective February 14, 2025.

Anita Atkinson graduated from The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) with a Bachelor of Science. She began her career at a Big Four accounting firm as an auditor before transitioning to industry. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Atkinson has over 20 years of experience in financial leadership, planning, and strategy across a variety of industries, including healthcare, pharmaceutical, and real estate. She joined Kassouf in 2020 as Chief Operations Officer, leading the firm’s daily operations, streamlining internal processes, overseeing firm administration, and serving on many internal teams, from the Kassouf Women’s Initiative to the Team Development Vision Team. Atkinson is a member of the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

James Dicks is a two-time Troy University graduate, holding a Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration from the college. He joined the firm 15 years ago and works in Kassouf’s Healthcare Tax and Advisory Group. He provides accounting, tax compliance, practice valuation, advisory, practice start up, practice management services, and compensation model design, working across a variety of sub-specialties within the healthcare industry. Dicks is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA). He is part of the firm’s Business Development Vision Team, one of Kassouf’s three think tanks that drive the firm’s growth and strategic vision and leads the Individual Process Team. Dicks is a member of the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and Healthcare Leaders Association.

Leadership Perspective:

Managing Director Jonathan Kassouf emphasized the importance of these promotions:

"Building a strong future for Kassouf is critical to our firm’s longevity and success. The promotions and new hires will strengthen our desire and commitment to provide meaningful client service and professional expertise. Our growing shareholder group displays our commitment to Kassouf’s strategic vision."

He further expressed pride in the advancements of Atkinson and Dicks, stating:

"We are incredibly proud of these team members and look forward to supporting them in their new roles."

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Kassouf Admits Two New Shareholders

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