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SPOTLIGHT

Lesley Hargraves Announced as Maxwell Locke & Ritter’s Next Leading Partner

February 11, 2026

Austin, TX – (February 11, 2026) — We are proud to announce that Lesley Hargraves will assume the role of Leading Partner in January 2027, succeeding current Leading Partner, Kyle Parks. The planned, year-long leadership transition is designed to ensure continuity and long-term success for Maxwell Locke & Ritter, our clients, and our people.

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CPAmerica news and views

CPAmerica’s newsletter, the CPAmerica Advantage expands our reach for collaboration and continuous improvement. News features include stories about the creative way firms are solving problems, serving clients, fostering culture, and impacting the profession.

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Venice Williams Elected Partner at Gray, Gray & Gray

February 12, 2026

Canton, MA — (January 12, 2026) —  Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP, an accounting and business consulting firm based in Canton, MA, has announced that Venice Williams, CPA, MST, has been elected a Partner in the firm’s Tax Department.

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CPAmerica Announces Six New Member Firms

March 4, 2026

Gainesville, Fla. (March 4, 2026) – CPAmerica, Inc., one of the nation’s leading associations of independent CPA and advisory firms, has announced the addition of six new member firms: ABIP P.C., C+M, Marshall Jones, Menke & Company, MRPR CPAs & Advisors and Stokes & Company.

The new members represent a broad geographic footprint and bring deep experience serving middle-market businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits and individuals.

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“Our firm is worth more now thanks to our membership in CPAmerica. The member sharing and resources have been incredibly beneficial.”

John Lerias
Partner emeritus
GYL LLP

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