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Volume 1 Issue 1, September 2008
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Welcome to the first issue of Heard, McElroy & Vestal's quarterly newsletter. We are excited to bring you information throughout the year on a variety of issues relating to both businesses and individuals. We hope you enjoy!
Back to School Planning:
The Benefits of a 529 Plan
by Chris Solomon, Heard, McElroy & Vestal
 School has started again and there's no better time than now to start thinking about how to save for your children's or grandchildren's college tuition fees. Starting a Coverdell ESA or a Qualified Tuition Program is a good way to set aside funds for future college costs. Read Full Article
Community or Separate Property?
What It Means in the Midst of the Haynesville Shale
by Ben Woods, CPA, CVA, APV, Heard, McElroy & Vestal
Ah, the Haynesville Shale. What a shot in the arm for our communities. From Red River Parish to the Arkansas line, from Arcadia to Longview, people are talking in every corner about the riches coming our way. Read Full Article
Why Should You Set Up An Employee Retirement Plan?
by Angela Vascoe, Heard, McElroy & Vestal
 A retirement plan has lots of benefits - for you, your business, and your employees. Retirement plans allow investing in the future now for financial security when you and your employees retire. As a bonus, you and your employees get significant tax advantages and other incentives. Read Full Article
 Non-Profit Spotlight
Shreveport Green Is More Than Just TREES!
Special Contributor Donna Curtis
Executive Director, Shreveport Green
Shreveport has finally joined the rest of the enlightened cities around the world and embraced curbside recycling! Shreveport Green is intimately involved with the new recycling program and was contracted to deliver all 66,000 cans to city residents. The first collection for Monday pick-up was overwhelmingly successful! It is estimated that over 85% of the citizens participated. Read Full Article
Our Bossier City Location To Join Main Office In Shreveport
We are expanding our offices in Shreveport to bring our Bossier City and Shreveport professionals together under one roof. This move will allow for enhanced communication throughout the firm strengthening our resources and ability to provide exceptional client service. Get More Details Here
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Kim comes to us from Scottsdale, AZ where she was employed by Moss Adams. She will be a part of our tax department bringing with her over 20 years of experience.
John also joins HMV in our tax department. John has 18 years in the accounting industry, beginning at Arthur Andersen and spending the last 13 years with KPMG in Shreveport. He is very active in the community having served as the 2007 Board Chair of United Way.
Lauren too is part of our tax department. She comes to us from Baton Rouge where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Louisiana State University.
Leaders of any organization can pull guidance from the actions of Washington as author Richard Brookhiser steers readers toward some of the most challenging aspects of business activities while tying in Washington's beliefs, actions and goals.