Insights

< Back to Thought Leadership

Blue & Co., LLC Welcomes March 2021 New Hires

Blue & Co., LLC Welcomes New Hires

April 09, 2021

CARMEL, Ind. (April 9, 2021) – – Blue & Co., LLC is proud to welcome the following individuals to the firm:

Columbus, OH
Jim Baumann joined the firm as senior accountant for the tax team on March 8.

Lexington, KY
Melvin Lewis joined the firm as an IT support specialist on March 15.

About Blue and Co.

Blue & Co., LLC is an independent accounting and advisory firm with more than 400 people in 10 offices across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. With over 50 years of experience, Blue & Co.’s public accounting expertise includes the practice areas of assurance, cybersecurity and data management, tax compliance and consulting, healthcare consulting, benefit plan services, pharmacy benefits consulting, valuation and litigation support, and business services. Its industry specializations include healthcare, construction, nonprofit, manufacturing & distribution, technology, financial services organizations, and agribusiness.

For more information, please visit www.blueandco.com.

Resources View More Resources

Coronavirus Resources & Information

2019 Year-End Tax Planning Guide

Implementation Guide: ASU 2016-14 Presentation of Financial Statements for Not-for-Profit Entities

Recent Articles View All Thought Leadership

Stack of papers next to a statue of a blindfolded woman holding a balance | Medicare Cost Report Appeal Types Infographic | Blue & Co., LLC | Medicare Cost Report Appeals | Medicare Cost Report

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="658" height="374" src="https://blueco.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Post-Acute-Jan-2021.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="Stack of papers next to a statue of a blindfolded woman holding a balance | Medicare Cost Report Appeal Types Infographic | Blue & Co., LLC | Medicare Cost Report Appeals | Medicare Cost Report" srcset="https://blueco.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Post-Acute-Jan-2021.png 658w, https://blueco.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Post-Acute-Jan-2021-300x171.png 300w, https://blueco.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Post-Acute-Jan-2021-624x355.png 624w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px" />

Medicare Cost Report Appeal Types & How to Navigate the Appeals Process

March 06, 2025

To appeal or not to appeal: that is the question. Medicare cost report appeals can be extremely profitable, but which issues are worth the time and effort to appeal? Without […]

not-for-profit fundraising

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="658" height="374" src="https://blueco.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Blog-Images-Commercial-87.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="not-for-profit fundraising" srcset="https://blueco.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Blog-Images-Commercial-87.png 658w, https://blueco.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Blog-Images-Commercial-87-300x171.png 300w, https://blueco.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Blog-Images-Commercial-87-624x355.png 624w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px" />

Fundraising Expenses: Know the Rules, And Your Options

March 05, 2025

By Rick Shields, CPA, Principal at Blue & Co. One of the issues not-for-profits must address is how to raise funds while also properly reporting the associated costs for donor […]

kentucky disaster relief

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="658" height="374" src="https://blueco.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Blog-Images-Commercial-86.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="kentucky disaster relief" srcset="https://blueco.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Blog-Images-Commercial-86.png 658w, https://blueco.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Blog-Images-Commercial-86-300x171.png 300w, https://blueco.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Blog-Images-Commercial-86-624x355.png 624w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px" />

IRS Postpones Tax Deadline & Provides Disaster Relief for Kentucky

March 02, 2025

By Amy Sandlin, CPA, Tax Quality The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced significant tax relief for individuals and businesses in Kentucky affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and landslides […]

Subscribe to our newsletters.

Facebook

Medicare cost report appeals can be extremely profitable, but which issues are worth the time and effort to appeal?Whether it’s fact-based, policy-related, or Federal Register appeals, our experts can help your healthcare organization navigate these processes effectively to ensure the maximum return.Want to learn more? Explore our detailed walkthrough and ensure your financial operations are as robust as possible. 🔗 Link in comments. #MedicareAppeals #Medicare #HealthcareFinance ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook

View on Facebook

Quick Links

AICPA SOC Award Banner for Service Organizations | Blue Button

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="104" src="https://blueco.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/logo-blue-and-co-white-FULL-300x104.png" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-medium" alt="Blue & Co. Logo" title="logo-blue-and-co-white-FULL" srcset="https://blueco.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/logo-blue-and-co-white-FULL-300x104.png 300w, https://blueco.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/logo-blue-and-co-white-FULL.png 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />

Copyright © 2025, Blue & Co., LLC.
All Rights Reserved.

See All Locations