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CalCPA Presents Grimbleby Coleman CPAs with Public Service Award for Firms

Published July 8, 2016
For its commitment to services to the community, the California Society of CPAs (CalCPA) has named CPAFMA firm member, Grimbleby Coleman CPAs, headquartered in Modesto, recipient of its 2016 Public Service Award for Firms.

CalCPA annually presents the award to recognize a firm for its public service contributions at the local, state or national level. The award intends to encourage more CPA firms to initiate or increase their community activities, publicize these activities and reinforce the profession’s reputation for commitment to the public good.

Employees of Grimbleby Coleman CPAs participated in 1,680 hours of community service in 2015 and are board members of over 25 local non-profits, including Love Modesto, the Stanislaus Community Foundation, United Samaritans, Historic State Theatre and Community Hospice.
“Grimbleby Coleman strongly believes in improving the Modesto community through its involvement in numerous activities that benefit the public,” said Lynette Atchley, chair of the public service selection committee. “They set a standard that other CPA firms should strive for.”

The firm has sponsored more than 60 community-related events in conjunction with Modesto Rotary, United Way, Salvation Army, the Modesto Chamber of Commerce and other nonprofits.

Employees regularly participate in Love Modesto’s “Teddy Bear Stiches of Love,” in which they stuff and stich teddy bears that are distributed to children in crisis through local hospitals, shelters and public safety officers. The firm also conducts a Christmas gift drive for underprivileged families.

About CalCPA
Headquartered in San Mateo, Calif., the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA) (www.calcpa.org) is the nation’s largest state accounting organization and the largest CPA association in California. It serves 40,000 members in public practice, private industry, education and government. Through CalCPA Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, CalCPA members provide financial literacy programs to high schools and community groups.

About Grimbleby Coleman CPAs, Inc.
Grimbleby Coleman CPAs is an accounting and business advisory firm with headquarters in Modesto, California. Since 1973, the firm has been trusted by the families and businesses of the Central San Joaquin Valley to tackle every challenge with deep skill, insight, and experience. With just over 50 employees, Grimbleby Coleman CPA's specializes in agriculture and construction niches, servicing nearly 2,500 clients in the Central Valley. You can count on the people at Grimbleby Coleman to go beyond the numbers to actively support your personal and business success. They know that you, too, have people counting on you. www.gccpas.net