Winter 2026 News & Updates | | |
Dear Valued Clients and Friends,
I hope you’re doing well and enjoying a great start to the year. As we move into 2026, I want to thank you for your continued trust in Rivero, Gordimer & Company. We’re grateful for the opportunity to serve you, and we know that trust is earned—through the work we do and the people behind it.
At RGCO, People Matter—it's one of our firm's values. That value has helped shape our legacy for more than 40 years. With that in mind, I’m proud to welcome our two newest Shareholders, Brooke B. Dawson, CPA and Dennis A. Paleveda, CPA. Brooke, who has been with the firm since 2014, and Dennis, since 2016, are both exceptional leaders who reflect the caliber of our team and the consistent effort our clients rely on every day.
We’re also celebrating several well-deserved employee promotions. These promotions reflect the caliber of our team and the consistent effort these individuals bring to their work, and we’re excited to see them continue to grow in their new roles.
In this issue, you’ll also find timely updates and practical insights—including guidance for contractors on staying audit-ready and changes impacting Florida businesses, like the end of the Florida business rent tax.
And I hope you’ll save the date for our 9th Annual Nonprofit Appreciation Day this fall.
Warm Regards,
Herman V. Lazzara, CPA
Managing Partner
Rivero, Gordimer & Company
| | Welcome to Our Two Newest Shareholders | | Brooke has been an integral part of RGCO since 2014, bringing precision, dedication, and care to every client she serves. With a deep focus on not-for-profit clients, her work spans education, foundations, social services, membership organizations, and other mission-driven groups across Tampa Bay and beyond. Brooke's bio > | |  | |
Since joining the firm in 2016, Dennis has brought deep expertise, professionalism, and leadership to every engagement. With a background spanning public accounting to auditing at the State of Florida, he brings valuable insights to clients in construction, manufacturing, non-profit, and more.
Dennis's bio >
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Congratulations to several of our outstanding team members on their well-deserved promotions. Each advancement reflects a strong commitment to excellence, a passion for serving our clients, and meaningful contributions to the firm’s continued growth and success.
Promoted to Director
Promoted to Senior Manager
Promoted to Manager
Promoted to Valuation and Advisory Manager
Promoted to Senior
| | |   Don't Let Stale POC Calculations Skew Your Financials | |
By Rivero, Gordimer & Company
When done right, POC accounting aligns revenue and costs across the project lifecycle, giving a clearer view of incoming statements and overall profitability. But POC only works if your numbers stay fresh ... read more >
| | | Florida's Business Rent Tax Ends | |
By Rivero, Gordimer & Company
On June 30, 2025, Florida enacted HB 7031, permanently eliminating the state's business rent tax - long a unique cost for Florida businesses. With the repeal taking effect Oct 1, 2025, here's what tenants, landlords, and bookkeepers need to know - and do - right now. ... read more >
| | | |   What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for RTO Businesses | |
By Michael E. Helton, CPA and Alicia Holloway, CPA
The "One Big Beautiful Bill" brought sweeping changes to the US tax code. For RTO dealers, the new rules reshape how rental units and Capex are depreciated, how growth is funded, and how compensation is planned. ... read more >
| | | Florida Strong Families Tax Credit | |
By James K. O'Connor, CPA and Lindsey Earling
The Florida Strong Families Tax Credit is a powerful opportunity for corporations to support vulnerable families across the state while also receiving a dollar-for-dollar reduction in certain state tax liabilities. ... read more >
| | | |   The 2025 Compliance Supplement Has Been Released | |
By Stephanie Smith, CPA
The OMB has released the 2025 Compliance Supplement, and for nonprofits and government agencies receiving federal funds, this update is more than a routine revision - it's a significant shift in compliance expectations... read more >
| | | How Contractors Can Achieve Timely, Predictable Audits | |
By Matthew Saucier, CPA
For contractors, a timely audit strengthens surety confidence, banking relationships, and bid eligibility. The most effective way to achieve this is through a disciplined close, a defensible work-in-progress (WIP) schedule, and well-organized evidence that anticipates auditor requirements. read more >
| | | Nonprofit Appreciation Day Recap | | Our 8th Annual Nonprofit Appreciation Day, Future in Focus, welcomed 120+ nonprofit leaders, board members, and community partners to Higgins Hall in Tampa on November 5, 2025. The half-day program blended learning and connection with a focus on leadership, mentoring, and long-term impact. Highlights included honoring The Pepin Family as the 2025 Community Impact Leader, a mentorship-focused panel moderated by Liz Rooten-REschke, and a succession-planning keynote by Ian Adiar. Thank you to everyone who joined us! | | Mark Your Calendar for our 9th Annual Nonprofit Appreciation Day on November 5, 2026 | | |
Please join us in welcoming several new members to our team.
We're thrilled to have them all on board and look forward to the great work ahead!
| | Hear From Some of Our Team Members about What It's Like to Work at the Firm | | Know an outstanding accounting professional? | We know our people are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such. Our people shape our firm, which is why we've been one of Tampa Bay's most trusted and respected accounting firms for more than 40 years. | |
We're actively hiring for the following positions:
| | RGCO Out in The Community | | ABC Florida Gulf Coast Chapter's Annual Chili Cook-off | Directions for Living PB&J Run | Florida Southern College Career Fair | Hillsborough Education Foundation EmpowerED Luncheon | Kokolakis Contracting Foundation Annual Memorial Golf Tournament | Nonprofit CPAs & Advisors Summer Meeting | Propeller Club Holiday Luncheon | Sounding Joy's 4th Annual HEAROS Golf Tournament | Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay Club Gala | | DX3 RNR Tire Express Conference in Orlando | Guignard Company Zombietoberfest | Kissinger Campo & Associates Annual Fishing Tournament | Lions World Vision Institute Eye Ball | Pavilion XXXIX Tampa Museum of Art | Sing Out and READ's Annual Fall Fundraising Event | The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women's Feastival | FTBA Construction Symposium in Orlando | | We'll randomly draw one respondent's name to win a $25 Amazon gift card. We'll share the results of this poll in the next edition of The Bottom Line! | | Cast Your vote Below for Your Chance to Win | | Be honest—how are your New Year’s resolutions going? | | | | |
Results from the last reader poll
POLL QUESTION
What's your favorite summer day trip in the Tampa Bay Area?
AND THE MOST POPULAR ANSWER WAS....
A tie between:
- Anna Maria Island
- Caladesi, Honeymoon, or Egmont Key
WINNER
Kelly Crandall (her answer: Caladesi, Honeymoon, or Egmont Key - no crowds, all bliss. Congrats, Kelly. Enjoy your Amazon gift card!
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