Atlanta, Georgia
Moore Colson, an award-winning accounting, consulting and advisory firm in Atlanta, recently announced it won the Large Firms category in the eighth annual Georgia Accounting Food Fight. The two-week competition, organized by The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) and the Georgia Food Bank Association (GFBA), brings together accounting professionals from across Georgia with the goal of raising funds for the state’s nine regional food banks. According to GSCPA and GFBA, the Georgia Accounting Food Fight has raised a record-breaking $346,288 and the equivalent to 1,385,155 meals for the Food Bank in 2021, representing a 21 percent increase over last year’s results. Since the first Food Fight in 2014, accounting professionals have collectively raised $1,439,095 and the equivalent of 5,797,463 meals.
According to the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB), competitors included teams from over 66 accounting firms and industry accounting departments representing over 7,747 members of the industry. During the friendly two-week competition, accounting professionals statewide competed to earn points by raising funds for the GFBA. The Food Fight also continued its focus on helping the food banks respond to an increased number of Georgians seeking food assistance due to the effects of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. Awards were presented to accounting professionals in several categories, including Big Four, Large Firm, Medium Firm, Small Firm, Industry, Food Fight Hero and Grand Prize Hunger Champion.
Moore Colson raised $38,054, the equivalent of 152,216 meals for ACFB, ranking Moore Colson number one in Georgia in the Large Firms category for Total Points. This is the firm’s seventh consecutive win in the Large Firms category.
“As Moore Colson celebrates our 40th anniversary this year with our ’Thinking Forward, Giving Back’ campaign, we can’t think of a better way to honor our community than working together to address food insecurity, which is amplified as a result of the continuing pandemic. The response by accountants across Georgia and here in metro Atlanta to help those in need is awe-inspiring,” noted Todd McMullen, Moore Colson partner and Atlanta Community Food Bank board member. “Since the first Food Fight, our team has been an industry leader in supporting the cause of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The recognition as a 2021 Large Firm winner is a tribute to our team members’ generosity.”
About the Atlanta Community Food Bank:
The Atlanta Community Food Bank works to end hunger with the food, people and big ideas needed to ensure our neighbors have the nourishment to lead healthy and productive lives. Far too many people in our own community experience hunger every day, including children, seniors and working families. Through more than 600 nonprofit partners, we help more than 755,000 people get healthy food every year. Our goal is that, by 2025, all hungry people across metro Atlanta and North Georgia will have access to the nutritious meals they need when they need them. It takes the power of our whole community to make that possible. Join us at ACFB.org.
About Moore Colson:
Moore Colson is the business advisor of choice for any company seeking thoughtful financial and strategic guidance. That’s why since 1981, family-owned businesses and Fortune 500 corporations alike have trusted us with their accounting and consulting needs. And unlike most firms, we use a true partnership model, which means every client has access to our entire team of experts. A nationally recognized firm, Atlanta-based Moore Colson has the experience and personal touch to shape your future and help your company grow. Learn more at MooreColson.com.
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Brunella C. Reid
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