J.M. Abbott & Associates announces new appointments

[February 23, 2016]  LINCOLN - J. M. Abbott & Associates, Ltd., a local certified public accounting firm is pleased to announce the appointments of Andrew Hayes, CPA and Debra Last, CPA as principals of the Company.

Andrew Hayes graduated from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale in 2001, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. In 2009, Andy completed his Master’s Degree in Accountancy from the University of Illinois, Springfield and earned his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation in 2011. Andy currently manages the tax department for the firm. His practice concentrates in the areas of corporate and partnership taxation, small business consulting and planning, and individual taxation and compliance.

Debra Last graduated cum laude from Illinois State University in 1989, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. She earned her CPA designation that same year. Debbie manages the audit practice of the firm and is responsible for the firm’s high standards of excellence for meeting the firm’s peer review requirements. Debbie’s areas of specialization are not-for-profit organizations, nursing homes and school districts. She is a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor and provides consultation services to small businesses.

“Andy and Debbie are extremely talented and provide invaluable insight in advising and helping our clients,” said Deb Curry, managing principal of J.M. Abbott & Associates, Ltd. “They have earned their positions with the firm through their dedication and hard work. Their ability to provide top quality services for our clients continues the tradition that J.M. Abbott & Associates is known for.”

J.M. Abbott & Associates, Ltd. is a full-service public accounting firm with over 100 years of combined experience in proactively delivering professional financial services. We work with a wide variety of clients including business, individuals, professional groups, governments, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm’s sister company, Pacesetter Financial Group, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor firm providing clients with all-inclusive wealth management services. J.M. Abbott & Associates, Ltd. and Pacesetter Financial Group, LLC are both located at 207 S. McLean Street, Lincoln, Illinois.

[Patty Guzouskis, J.M. Abbott & Associates]