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Isaac M. O'Bannon

Managing Editor

Isaac M. O'Bannon is the managing editor and digital content manager for CPA Practice Advisor (www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com), drawing on two decades of experience covering the areas of professional accounting, taxation, business productivity and consumer technologies. Prior to CPA Practice Advisor, O'Bannon was a consultant at firms in San Francisco, Denver and Tulsa, serving clients that included Logitech, Polycom, Hilti, Microsoft, the Stanford Research Institute, the University of Oklahoma's College of Engineering and other technology leaders. He is a U.S. Navy veteran. Email: isaac.obannon - @ - cpapracticeadvisor.com

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Withum Hosts New Innovation Hub-Like Office Open House in Providence, RI

Withum, a nationally recognized CPA and advisory firm with 23 offices and annual revenue of $578M, recently hosted a new-office open house event at the Gateway Center complex in the heart of downtown Providence. Located at 15 Park Row West with scenic city skyline views, the firm’s newly designed office marks a new workspace era that prioritizes a modern, collaborative and innovative environment for team members and clients alike. A ribbon cutting marked the official renovation completion and opening of the new office, which features an open-concept floorplan, workspaces and conference rooms designed to foster teamwork and face-to-face and virtual communication. Sit/stand desks promote employee well-being, while nautical accents throughout the space pay homage to Rhode Island's rich maritime heritage. Large windows provide ample natural light and stunning views of the city, including the Rhode Island State House. Withum Partner in Charge Kevin Hundley expressed his gratitude for the team's hard work in making a smooth transition to the new office a success. "We are absolutely thrilled to ‘officially’ open our new office doors and welcome our clients and friends of the firm to our ‘new home,’" Hundley said. "This new space reflects our commitment to exceptional client service and creating a dynamic, amenity-rich environment for our hard-working team members. We are excited to continue growing our presence in the region and contributing to the local community at large." As part of the open house, guests enjoyed tours of the new space, networking opportunities and delicious local summertime delicacies, including clam cakes and chowder, stuffed quahogs, fish and chips, doughboys and hamburger and chicken parm sliders. Summer Swag bags filled with beach towels, koozies and sunscreen rounded out the summer-themed event. Withum’s move to the four-story Gateway Center complex marks the creation of an innovation hub-like setting for the firm in the city’s thriving downtown district, offering ease of highway and mass transit access. Withum, which has maintained an active presence in the region for many years through its involvement in various community and business organizations, relocated its office as part of an ongoing expansion within New England. In addition to providing a wide range of accounting, tax and consulting services to clients of all sizes, Withum’s Providence office areas of specialization include real estate, cannabis, law firms, construction and not-for-profit organizations. Established in 1974, Withum is a national top-ranking public accounting firm providing advisory, tax and audit services to businesses and individuals on a local-to-global scale. Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, Withum has a presence in major financial centers across the country. Withum is an independent member of HLB, the global advisory and accounting network.