Accounting

During his three years as co-chairman of the Rhode Island Business Plan Competition, Larry Davidson of Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co. Ltd., in Providence, has watched the annual contest grow in size, popularity and prize money. In 2011, the competition attracted 103 applicants, nearly double the 2009 total, and awarded a record $250,000 in cash and in-kind prizes. Business- plan donors and corporate partners have spoken about trying to make the competition the largest of its kind in the nation and a catalyst for growing the fledgling knowledge economy in Rhode Island. Apr 7

One man can make a difference. Apr 7

T.F. Green Airport ushers more than 100,000 passengers into Rhode Island each month. Apr 7

While some Rhode Island cities and towns are teetering toward bankruptcy, South Kingstown is on sound financial footing – and has been for years. The pension system for town employees is almost fully funded, the bond rating is near the top, and happy taxpayers will see no rate increase this year. Apr 7

Ever since Mary T. “Mamie” Wakefield was 16, when she first cashed out the day’s receipts on the register at the gas station where she worked and was thrilled to get everything balanced to the last penny, she knew that she wanted to pursue a career in accounting and finance. Apr 7

With the United States still reeling from the effects of the Great Recession, charitable giving hasn’t exactly been a high priority for most people. Community foundations and nonprofits have experienced a rough few years because of that reality – unless you happen to be The Rhode Island Foundation. Apr 7

The Weekapaug Inn of Westerly is in the midst of a $17 million renovation this year that will preserve the waterside inn’s historic charm while incorporating new, state-of-the-art amenities. Apr 7

“We’re a people company,” said Andera Chief Financial Officer Chris Burns, speaking about the organization’s new offices. In November 2011, Andera moved from its two Westside locations to Downtown Providence, collecting its 87 employees under the same roof. Burns was the architect of this seismic company shift. Apr 7

Accounting Today named Providence-based Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co., Ltd., one of the Top 100 accounting firms in the United States. Apr 2

Providence Business News has selected the winners of its second annual Chief Financial Officer Awards program, honoring 11 individuals for their fiscal savvy. Mar 8