Pickleball 2024

The Ascend pickleball outing offered a perfect blend of friendly competition and camaraderie and made for a memorable day on the court. Everyone had a blast while fostering stronger workplace relationships.

The winners of the double elimination bracket were:

Brian Birt & Jackson Birt.

Welcome to the Team

Ascend has new employees as of May 20th.

From Left to Right:

Alex Arnold - New Staff Accountant that graduated from UIC in Accounting and working towards his CPA.

Khrystyna Drabyk - Intern that graduated from Dominican University and working towards her CPA for the Spring of 2025

Jason Schroeder - A summer intern that finished his Sophomore year at St Norbert College working towards his Accounting degree.

Jackson Birt - Staff Accountant that just graduated from John Carroll University and in the fall plans to work towards a masters and CPA.

We value the talents and ideas of everyone on our team, especially our new hires. We can’t wait to see what you’ll make happen

Ascend Accounting Group is part of the community in Northbrook.

The Ascend Accounting Achievement Award

given to a Senior at Glenbrook North High School

Each year we recognize a student who has overcome academic adversity and has demonstrated an ability and commitment to their own success. This award is given to a student who might not qualify for other scholarships.

2024 Recipient: Robert Sholty

2023 Recipient: Delaney Resnick

Jackson Birt earned the PwC Senior Award

John Carroll University honors selected accounting students for achievements, excellence in accountancy, and other demonstrated qualities.

This honor was awarded to Jackson on April 26, 2024 due to his outstanding accounting collegiate career and given a cash award generously provided by PwC.

The Kramer School of Accountancy faculty choose the students based on academic performance.

Congratulations Jackson!

Sam

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Grandpa!

Sam Khalifeh is now a Grandpa. (‘Jiddo’ to his grandson).

Beckham was born in November 30 and enjoys visiting the staff at Ascend.

The Ascend Accounting Group Holiday Party. December 2023.

Fun times had by all!

B Got Married!

The Ascend office was excited to send Behid off with a congratulatory lunch in honor of his wedding. Next time you talk to Behid wish him well on his new journey in marital bliss.

Captain Scott Friedland was honored at the Cubs game.

Captain Scott Friedland (Michael Friedland’s son) has been in the Indiana Army National Guard for 13 years and was deployed for a year in Iraq. He was honored for his service at the August 19th Cubs game.