His contributions to the industry have left a significant impact, providing expert and diversified accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting services to his clients.
BIRMINGHAM, AL, August 05, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — William Perry Cronin has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Cronin, a respected certified public accountant and owner of Cronin & Company LLC, has dedicated over four decades to accounting and tax planning. His contributions to the industry have left a significant impact, providing expert and diversified accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting services to his clients.
As a managing member of his Birmingham, Alabama-based firm since 2007, Mr. Cronin has played a pivotal role in its growth. His strategic meetings with clients on various tax matters, whether in person or virtually, have driven the firm’s revenue from zero to approximately $1 million over the past 20 years, demonstrating his resilience and dedication to his clients.
Mr. Cronin’s academic foundation was laid at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in accounting in 1972. This degree gave him the essential knowledge and skills underpinning his successful career. Mr. Cronin also holds professional credentials as a certified public accountant in Alabama and Illinois and as a certified tax resolution specialist, further solidifying his expertise and credibility in the field.
Before launching his tax agency, Mr. Cronin served as the senior vice president at Chiltington International Inc. from 2003 to 2005. He was also the senior vice president and chief financial officer at J. Gordon Gaines. between 1999 and 2002 and a partner at Tait Advisory Services from 1997 to 2002. Mr. Cronin’s earlier career included positions as a senior manager at Ernst & Young LLP between 1993 and 1997 and as a manager at Coopers & Lybrand from 1985 to 1991.
Mr. Cronin’s professional affiliations include memberships in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Institute of Ce. These associations reflect his commitment to staying abreast of industry developments and maintaining high standards of practice.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Cronin has been actively involved in civic organizations. Among his most notable involvement, he served as the chair of the eagle board for the Vulcan District of the Boy Scouts of America from 2007 to 2020, demonstrating his dedication to community service and youth development. Mr. Cronin also established a nonprofit organization to raise funds and enable him and others in the industry to assist taxpayers in need who are unable to pay their bills. Moreover, he has spent the past few years securing an investor to create a company that will provide loans to those in need. By operating online and electronically, this initiative aims to connect with individuals in need and provide financial assistance promptly.
Originally from Chicago, Mr. Cronin relocated to Alabama 25 years ago and has since made it his home. Looking ahead, he aims to establish another company that will integrate his lending company, accounting firm, and tax planning services, ensuring a sustainable legacy for his family while allowing him to step back from day-to-day operations.
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