Okay, We’ve just expanded the Management Team page of our website to include more of the good people who look after your accounting needs. It’s your chance to put faces to names, and learn a little more about us. These profiles include: the personal journey they’ve taken; degrees, certifications and … [Read more...]
Chris Morris and the Palisades-Malibu YMCA
Earlier It was about 12 years ago that Chris Morris found himself spending a lot of time at a place he had known his entire life…the local YMCA. His girls joined the Indian Princess program and Chris was a devoted parent. So much so, that by the third year of their participation, he became Chief of … [Read more...]
When is gone not really gone at all?
SPS technology means staff are always within reach However much we love our offices on Wilshire Boulevard, it’s important for us to go out into the real world at times to meet with clients, participate in professional conferences and fulfill speaking engagements. These out-of-office experiences are … [Read more...]
A Walk on the Wild Side
Contributing to the important work of The Nature of Wildworks Jeff Cameron, an SPS partner, and Mollie Hogan grew up next door to each other and have remained friends over the years. When she founded The Nature of Wildworks in 1995, Jeff offered to help. With Jeff's leadership, SPS currently … [Read more...]
For Love of the Game
For most of the last 10 years, I have coached baseball at Encino Little League. With two boys currently playing, there are many weeks in the year when I am at Little League nearly every day of the week, between practices and games. Coaching allows me to be with my kids and help other kids. One of … [Read more...]
Hong Kong: A local’s take on the great city
Questions and Answers with Vivienne Lau, SPS Staff Accountant Q. What do you miss most about living in Hong Kong? A. I miss the liveliness. Hong Kong is a small but very densely populated city, just like New York. Hong Kong has a population of nearly seven million and most take public … [Read more...]
Exercising judgment, not fingers
Elegant technology solutions with David Primes, Shareholder with an emphasis in technology As many of you may know, David Primes has a passion for technology. He is always looking forward out of genuine fascination with innovation, but also to deliver on the Sobul, Primes & Schenkel promise of … [Read more...]
The Water Buffalo Club
Thoughts from Rick Schenkel, immediate past president This is our nineteenth year helping local children's charities. Our objective is simple: to help out underprivileged children in the Los Angeles area, and have fun doing it. Since our inception, we have supported over 100 charitable organizations … [Read more...]
A Magical Villa, the Thinnest Crust
Secret pleasures on the Isle of Capri Normally, we would share a story here about global accounting issues. But, sometimes it is just too irresistible to share something a little more personal. As many of you know, Rick Schenkel is a dedicated lover of Italian cuisine, wines and culture. Here is one … [Read more...]
The #1 Challenge: Attracting & Keeping Great Staff
Attracting and keeping great people is the number one challenge facing accounting firms today. Actually, if you ask almost any business owner, he or she will say their people are their most important asset. As a firm, we put a lot of emphasis on this challenge. As you may have seen in our last … [Read more...]
