KIMBERLY L. JAMES CPA

Kim has more than 19 years of experience in public accounting.  She possesses extensive experience with audit, review, compilation and tax engagements. Kim has spent her career serving a diverse group of industries including not-for-profits, retail, distribution and manufacturing. Kim also has experience working with public companies. Her experience as an auditor has allowed her to gain valuable knowledge that helps her advise her clients and add value.

She is an active volunteer in the community. Kim served as the assistant treasurer and the vice president of HandsOn Central Ohio.  She is currently a member of the Economic Council for the Dominican Sisters of Peace and the Catholic Foundation’s Professional Advisors Group. Kim is an active member of the Firm’s Women In Business, Not-for-Profit and SEC Small Business Groups.

Education

B.S.B.A – Accounting, Xavier University

Professional and Community Involvement

Member—The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Member—The Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants

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What was the best advice you’ve ever received?
In a business content, but I believe it holds true in all areas of life – The 5 P’s: Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance.

What was your childhood dream?
I wanted to be a nurse.

If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your college self?
See advice to young professionals below.

What is the best or most interesting thing about your career?
No two days are ever the same.

What was your first job?
Bussing tables.

Do you have a “motto”? (spoken or unspoken)
Stolen from Yoda – “Do or do not, there is no try.” 

When you have an hour of free time, what do you like to do?
Read.

Do you have advice for young professionals?
Do not hide from things that make you uncomfortable.

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Big Problem: Company Impacted By Ransomware.


Big Thinking: Restore System On-site And Avoid Six-figure Ransom.

TREVOR WARREN joined Schneider Downs in 2001 and has more than 20 years of experience in public accounting. He mainly focuses on audit, review, and compilation engagements, and services a diversified number of industries from automotive to nonprofit.
One of Trevor’s clients fell victim to ransomware. Their system was locked down and the ransom was in the mid six-figures. The company had cyber insurance and was referred to a few firms that were more focused on negotiating the ransom instead of assisting in restoring the system. That’s when Trevor received a call from the company’s CFO. “I was able to immediately get the CFO in touch with our cyber team, who were on-site and working with their Director of Information Technology quickly,” said Trevor. “We were able to successfully restore the client’s system and remove any threat of ransomware. Plus, the client did not have to pay any of the ransom and most of our fees were covered through their cyber insurance.” Schneider Downs provides Big Thinking and Personal Focus in delivering a variety of services for large and small businesses, both publicly and privately held, as well as nonprofit organizations, government entities and more. Through our commitment to thought leadership and knowledge management, we deliver the solutions our clients need with a personal commitment to service.

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