A Message From Our President
It’s hard to believe it but 2024 is over. This year has been full of change for Rudler. We’ve increased in size, both in the number of employees and also in physical space. We now have a better idea of what the upcoming tax seasons will look like for our staff and clients. And, we have a lot of exciting initiatives on the horizon that will continue to help our firm grow and evolve for many more years to come.
EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS, ENRICHING ENVIRONMENTS
I’m incredibly proud to share that Rudler not only made Accounting Today’s 2024 Best Firms to Work For list for another year, we also were fourth on Accounting Today’s 2024 Best Firms for Young Accountants list. This is huge for us. The results come from anonymous surveys sent to our team and are compared across our industry.
We’ve been intentional about adding new talent to our team and have always been focused on developing our employees and promoting from within. These awards are a testament to that investment and commitment. Our partnership with Spiirall has provided a platform to help our team level up faster and more efficiently, not just in meeting certification requirements but also in other areas of personal and professional development
Our culture remains critical to our success. Kendra Anderson, Talent & Engagement Coordinator, and Jackie Noll, Director of Human Resources, have settled into their new roles. We have a more defined picture of how they can help us strategically grow our team and nurture our unique culture. This is especially important now that we have so many remote employees.
Because of the growth we’ve experienced, we’re also increasing the physical space at our Ft. Wright location. Our newly expanded space will provide workstations for remote employees when they’re visiting and give us a place to gather for meetings, trainings and entertaining.
FROM DATA TO DIRECTION
Election years are always challenging for our profession. We never really know what the tax landscape will look like until the ballots are counted, but we are always anticipating curve balls. Our team is already working with clients to prepare for the upcoming tax season based on what we currently know.
We recently made some strategic changes as a firm that we believe will positively impact this year’s tax season. We’ve been focused on continuing to build out our Client Advisory Services (CAS) department, which is going to remain a focus for 2025. We’ve done a lot of hiring to support that team and our growing client roster.
Our goal is always to be proactive, not reactive, and we do that through access to better data. That starts with open, honest dialogue with our clients across all levels of our team. The information we gather from these conversations allows us to make better decisions in a timely manner. Because we work with businesses across many industries this data gives us a better idea of what works and what doesn’t, it helps spark new ideas for solutions and it allows us to identify if an issue our client is experiencing is isolated, industry wide or something many businesses are experiencing.
It's also helping us to solve for things outside of the numbers. For example, talent continues to be a challenge for everyone, no matter the industry. One of our clients recently spoke with Kendra about how we recruit at a collegiate level and have such high employee engagement around things like our volunteer days. Everything from talent to culture to development impacts our clients’ bottom lines and thinking outside of the box and serving as a resource for more than accounting has proven to be incredibly valuable.
ON TO THE NEW YEAR
In 2025, client service will remain our top priority—and we’re not waiting for the new year to get started. Our team will be celebrating the holidays together, and in between the festivities, we’ll be focused on cultivating an “advisory mindset.” We’re committed to exploring new ideas and finding ways to serve our clients beyond the numbers.
As I reflect on the year ahead, I’m excited to share a few personal and professional goals I look forward to pursuing.
On a personal note, I’m looking forward to a golf trip to Ireland with my dad and brother. It’s a special opportunity to celebrate our success and spend quality time together as a family.
Professionally, one of the milestones I’m most excited about is reaching the $10M mark, which we achieved in December. I often think about how far we’ve come since Mr. Rudler started this firm in his basement. We wouldn’t be here without the amazing people — both our team members and our clients — who have supported us along the way. I’m grateful for each of you and thankful to have reached this remarkable milestone together.
As we wrap up another year, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your continued partnership. The achievements of 2024 wouldn’t have been possible without you, and I’m excited for all that we’ll accomplish together in 2025. Here’s to a happy, healthy, and successful New Year and cheers to the journey ahead!