2019 Our Year in Review

by | Dec 30, 2019 | Community, Team

What a Year it’s Been!

2019 has been an incredible year for the entire Senter crew; it’s been nothing short of amazing to grow so much as a firm and family. We’ve had an overwhelming response of encouragement and support from both new and existing clients who have helped us flourish as a firm. It’s certainly been an interesting year, though I wouldn’t expect anything less along the way. Most and best of all, 2019 has been a blast!

The Senter, CPA, P.C. Firm

We continue to strive to exceed expectations and we continue to pride ourselves in the services we offer. Candidly, the best results are achieved through the personal aspect of work, allowing us to serve our clients earnestly and efficiently.

In November, we expanded our practice by adding another rockstar to the Senter, CPA team, Kylie Harig. Please call or swing by our office to give her a warm welcome. However, in the meantime, you can expect that she will introduce herself in the coming days via our BLOG.

As a firm, we commit ourselves to growth and development within our industry. Over the course of 2019, we’ve attended a wide range of seminars, webinars and workshops, researched, and worked with our partners, which allows us to ensure that we are knowledgeable on tax law changes and best practices for our clients. In addition, we were fortunate enough to spend two days at MICPA’s Mangement and Business Information show and two days at the Michigan State University Income Tax school, as well at many other continuing education requirements through the year.

The Senter Family

The kids are growing like weeds; it’s always an interesting time at the Senter house! Cassie and I are alive and well despite all the chaos. No real changes for me, as I try to stay focused and hard at work. Cassie has started working from home to be with the kids more and it’s been a wonderful experience for us all. She is truly AMAZING and definitely the glue that keeps us together.

Boys will be boys and rest assured, they fight like cats and dogs. Ben, now 12, has taken a liking to music and is good at several instruments. Waylon is now 3, wild as ever, and will do anything for a laugh. After meeting him, you’d understand!

The biggest change to our household this year was finding out our daughter, Charlotte, has severe food and environmental allergies. Cassie and I have made big changes within our household, accompanied with several doctor’s visits to combat her allergies. For a gal who is only 1, it’s a big deal.

2019: A Few Highlights

January: The Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting
January 1st – April 15th: Tax Season – 105+ of continuous working days
April: Completed our first tax season in our new office
May: Attended Clarkston Rotary’s Spring Wine Tasting
June: Kicked off Opening Day with the Independence Township Youth Baseball
July: Started serving as a Clarkston Rotary Board of Director
August: Traveled to Tennessee to spend time with friends, family and clients
September: We started a Newsletter! If you haven’t subscribed, be sure to do so HERE
October: Attended and assisted with Clarkston Rotary’s Annual Beer, Wine, Spirits and Food Tasting
November: Awarded the 2019 Young Professional of the Year by the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce
December: Helped with Clarkston Rotary’s “Shoes for Kids” program & Joined Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce’s YPN Committee

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To Our Clients and Friends

We must say a huge THANK YOU to all those who support us. Without our clients and friends, we wouldn’t be who or where we are. You truly drive our passion to serve.

We very much hope you had a fantastic 2019 and wish 2020 to be the best for us all. We look forward to continuing to grow and serve our clients and community in 2020!

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