The Bowman Blog

Bowman & Company LLP has an 84-year history of success, and we're still looking towards the future in everything we do; but the accomplishments we reach today, tomorrow, and beyond are only possible because of the legacy of many talented & dedicated professionals of the past. To quote Sir Isaac Newton, "if I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants". By acknowledging and appreciating those that have shaped us into who we are today, we can realize the importance of giving to others. To honor the legacies of former Partners Lisa A. Donahue & Jack Dailey, Bowman & Company LLP has established scholarship funds for accounting students in the region. By partnering with the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) Scholarship Fund, Bowman hopes to change the lives of these young adults for the better.

On Friday, May 12th, accounting students from Lenape High School in Medford NJ visited Bowman & Company LLP's Voorhees office to learn about the accounting industry. Education is a critical component to continuing the accounting profession, and Bowman consistently makes a commitment to investing in local education. Even for students who aren't interested in being an accountant, we feel that learning about finance and money management helps prepare young adults for all types of careers & personal life decisions. Even with such important topics being discussed, our personnel can still make it entertaining!

On Thursday April 20th, Bowman Senior Manager Michael Thilker and the South Jersey Honor Flight program made headlines for another successful event for veterans of the US armed forces. The organized effort between South Jersey Honor Flight and Williamstown High School's students & faculty allowed 100 veterans to have an unforgettable experience. Multiple local media outlets, including ABC News (Channel 6) and CBS News (Channel 3), documented the heartwarming display of volunteerism & appreciation for their respective television audiences.

We are saddened to inform you that our managing partner, Jarred Corn, passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2023.

Bowman & Company LLP believes that we have responsibilities to our community stakeholders. The education of students in South Jersey, and those entering the accounting profession in general, is of great importance to us. That is why many Bowman employees are actively involved in mentorship programs with local colleges. By helping accounting students succeed in their studies, we seek to continue and encourage the tradition of producing great talent in the region; sharing our knowledge and experience is the only way to usher in an optimistic future for the profession. In late October, four Bowman Employees (and Rowan Alumni) attended a reception hosted by the Rowan University Accounting Mentorship Program. Pictured front/center is Senior Manager Maryann Holloway along with other attendees.

Bowman & Company LLP Partner Todd Saler, recently retired Partner Kirk Applegate, and Partner-Elect Michael Cragin recently attended the 2022 Camden Schools Foundation's scholarship award ceremony. Our three representatives presented a $2,500.00 scholarship award to Eliacim Cardona, who committed to Rowan University. This event celebrated 30 scholarship recipients and marked the 17th year of awards.

Bowman & Company LLP Senior Manager Michael Thilker traveled with SJ Honor Flight to Washington D.C. on April 21st. The SJ Honor Flight network is a non-profit organization for veteran support. Mr. Thilker - pictured here with Vietnam veteran Preston Sharp - has been involved in SJ Honor Flight for over seven years.

Bowman & Company LLP Partner Harry Wills - current president of the NJCPA - recently attended and spoke at the 62nd Annual Scholarship Awards Program. This program finances a variety of scholarships through the NJCPA Scholarship Fund, including the Bowman-funded Lisa A. Donahue scholarship (read this Bowman blog to learn more about the 2022 Lisa A. Donahue scholarship recipient).  Also included in this program is the John F. Dailey, Jr. scholarship, which was awarded to Justin Barnhard of Farleigh Dickinson University. The NJCPA Scholarship Fund has impacted the lives of numerous young aspiring accountants.

Bowman & Company LLP partner Harry Wills has been named an Honoree of NJBIZ' "Leaders in Finance" program for 2022. This program acknowledges and celebrates success, leadership, and meaningful contributions in the field of finance within the New Jersey region. Mr. Wills will be recognized at a reception on April 27, along with the other honorees.

On Wednesday January 19, 2022 Partner Harry Wills of Bowman & Company LLP presented at the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountant's (NJCPA) "Professional Issues Update for CPA Firm Leaders" virtual meeting. Topics of discussion included a New Jersey business and economic update, national issues, legislative outlook, and NJCPA updates.