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Protecting Your Financial Identity

By Mark Lapikas, CPA | Principal, Tax With a previous break of Equifax, an estimated 143 million Americans’ information was compromised. In 2015, Anthem was breached compromising personal data of roughly 80 million Americans. Criminals are constantly seeking new ways to obtain your data which begs the question, “How do I protect my personal information?” …

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Apple Growth Partners’ Principal Named ystark! Twenty Under 40

CANTON, Ohio – (May 15, 2020) – Apple Growth Partners (AGP), award-winning accounting and business advisory firm, proudly announces tax principal Mark Lapikas, CPA, CGMA, MTax, MBA, as one of ystark!’s Twenty Under 40 recipients for 2020. Lapikas will be recognized during the 13th annual Twenty Under 40 awards event hosted later this year. In …

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Apple Growth Partners’ Principal Earns Prestigious Award from NSME Akron/Canton™

AKRON, Ohio – (December 9, 2019) – Apple Growth Partners (AGP), award-winning accounting and business advisory firm, proudly announces tax principal Mark Lapikas, CPA, CGMA, MTax, MBA, as one of the upcoming National Sales & Marketing Executives (NSME) Akron/Canton™ Achievements in Excellence Award™ recipients for 2020. Lapikas will be recognized during the 48th annual Accent …

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Dear John: Breaking Up with a Previous Accounting Firm

Mark Lapikas, CPA Once the rush of tax season and the inevitable deadline has passed, you may be considering a change in your business accountant. Your company may ultimately benefit from a partnering with a full-service firm, such as Apple Growth partners, that offers a wide variety of services in addition to business tax preparation. …

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