Intuit has formed a new group to represent large accounting firms. The company said six individuals have become the inaugural members of its Large Firm Accountant Council, which addesses the company's QuickBooks platform.
Similar to other firm councils, members meet periodically at Intuit’s Mountain View, Calif., headquarters and virtually to provide feedback on product strategies and development.
The new council members are the following: Irfan Dossani, partner in charge of outsourced accounting solutions, WhitleyPenn; JD Dietzen, managing principal BizOps, CliftonLarsonAllen; Bryan Gruber, managing partner, Lance, Soll & Lunghard; Kane Polakoff, national practice leader, client accounting advisory services, UHY Advisors; Missy Thompson, partner, Baker Tilly; Christine Triantos, partner, business services and outsourcing, BDO USA
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