By Hannah Lester
hlester@opelikaobserver.com

Local Auburn business advisory firm Machen McChesney promoted four employees for the month of September, according to a press release the company released.

Joe Janning, CPA

The company promoted Joe Janning from CPA to manager after he had served three years with Machen McChesney.

“Joe works in the firm’s business tax and auditing services areas,” the release said. “His areas of specialization include accounting and auditing for governmental and nonprofit entities.”

Janning is a local masters graduate from Auburn University-Montgomery in Business Administration. Before that, he received his B.S. in Accounting at Faulkner University.

Tanner Roberts, CPA

Tanner Roberts, CPA

Machen McChesney promoted Tanner Roberts to a supervisor after Roberts had served as a CPA for two years with the company.

“Tanner’s areas of specialization include accounting and auditing, as well as business tax,” the release said.

Tanner received both his B.S. and Masters in Accounting from Auburn University.

Emma Farris, CPA

Emma Farris, CPA

Emma Farris served as a CPA with Machen McChesney for two years and was promoted to senior accountant.

“Emma’s primary areas of practice include business taxation and accounting and auditing for governmental entities,” the release said.

Farris received a B.S. in accountancy from Auburn University, while also minoring in Spanish.

Austin Duran, CPA

Austin Duran, CPA

Duran has been with Machen McChesney for two years and was promoted to senior accountant, the company announced.

“Austin’s principal areas of practice include business taxation and auditing,” the release said.

Duran received both his B.S. and Masters in Accounting from Auburn University.

For more information on the business, visit the website (www.machenmcchesney.com.)