Accounting firm promotes leader from within

BRADENTON — Jeff Gerhard has been promoted to principal at CS&L CPAs, a certified public accounting firm with offices in Bradenton, Sarasota and Tampa.

Gerhard provides audit and assurance services for the Bradenton-based firm's clients, specializing in nonprofits, educational institutions and governmental entities, according to a statement. He has more than 18 years experience in the industry.

“We are very excited to welcome Jeff to the firm's leadership team,” CS&L CPAs Managing Principal Bob Stanell says in the release. “Jeff has been a key player in driving the growth of our audit practice and we value his exceptional contributions to the firm.”

CS&L CPAs, founded in 1954, provides accounting, taxation, auditing and consulting services to individuals, businesses and organizations.