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Tom Czyz Joins Mowery & Schoenfeld as Assurance Partner

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Tom Czyz Joins Mowery & Schoenfeld as Assurance Partner
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Tom Czyz Joins Mowery & Schoenfeld as Assurance Partner

2025-12-17 00:15 Last Updated At:16:09

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 16, 2025--

Mowery & Schoenfeld, a leading accounting, advisory, tax, and IT services firm, has welcomed Tom Czyz as its newest assurance partner. Czyz brings more than two decades of experience in asset management audit services and overseeing engagements for emerging growth companies — perfectly positioning him to help Mowery & Schoenfeld expand on its full-service approach to transaction advisory.

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Prior to joining Mowery & Schoenfeld, Czyz was audit director at LJ Soldinger Associates in Illinois, leading engagements related to the audit and review of SEC filings and consulting companies in the process of filing an initial public offering.

Before that, Czyz was a partner at KPMG, specializing in asset management, real estate, and financial services.

Czyz’s combination of Big Four and boutique firm experience makes him the ideal fit to join Mowery & Schoenfeld, Inside Public Accounting’s #132 firm in the country for 2025 with $45 million in revenue.

“It’s a very exciting time at Mowery & Schoenfeld. It’s a growing firm, and the work they’ve been doing dovetails seamlessly with my expertise,” Czyz said. “This felt like the right fit for how I want to continue growing in my career. I’m looking forward to collaborating with an incredible team that’s adapting and growing for the future while still staying focused on excellent, personalized client service.”

Czyz received his Master’s in Accountancy from the University of Iowa and is a licensed CPA. He began his career at Deloitte and also spent time with Ernst & Young as a global financial services senior audit manager.

“We are always expanding our industry-leading transaction advisory practice. As recognized leaders in supporting Search Funds, we are equipped to offer comprehensive support throughout every stage of the process,” said Jeff Mowery, managing partner and co-founder of Mowery & Schoenfeld. “Tom’s background with private equity and his experience reviewing SEC filings for growth companies will enhance our ability to deliver both end-to-end and ongoing services to our clients.”

About Mowery & Schoenfeld

Mowery & Schoenfeld, LLC is an accounting, advisory, tax, and IT services firm headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, with satellite offices in Lake Forest, Chicago, Miami, and the Philippines. With more than 20 partners and 200+ total employees, Mowery & Schoenfeld ranks among the top 10 firms in Illinois, is ranked #132 nationally by Inside Public Accounting, and has made the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in the country two years in a row.

The Firm offers comprehensive business and personal advisory services including tax, assurance, transaction support, outsourced accounting, wealth management, international tax, business advisory, and capital planning, as well as technology services through its subsidiary, Xamin.

To learn more, visit msllc.com.

Tom Czyz, Mowery & Schoenfeld Assurance Partner

Tom Czyz, Mowery & Schoenfeld Assurance Partner

EDINBURGH, Scotland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 2, 2026--

Zudu has appointed Paul Duffy as its new CEO, while the Scottish AI enablement and software development firm has moved its Edinburgh headquarters to Commercial Quay in Leith.

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Paul Duffy steps up to the CEO role from managing director as Zudu's founder James Buchan moves to lead ePass as CEO. ePass is a GovTech automation platform for licensing, registration and enforcement, currently rolling out across the public sector.

Zudu, founded in Dundee in 2014, counts the NHS, Asahi, Weir, Wood, ScotRail, Portman Asset Management, and the Scottish Government among its client base.

Zudu CEO Paul Duffy said: “While we consider ourselves sector agnostic, we’re also doubling down on sectors where AI enablement and modern software delivery can unlock measurable competitive advantage. We’re now firmly on track to be a £10 million plus revenue business with strong pillar clients, deep sector partnerships, while demonstrating digital transformation outcomes for clients across multiple industries.”

Zudu founder James Buchan, who will retain a seat on the company’s board, said: “Paul brings a strong commercial and leadership track record, has scaled teams rapidly, strengthening operational structure and shaping board-level strategy in high-growth environments.”

Zudu also completed a brand refresh earlier this year which Duffy says signals the company’s intent: “Led by our new electric green identity, Zudu is increasingly seen as bold, confident, and unmistakable in the market.”

Commenting on market trends and dynamics, CEO Duffy added: “What we’re seeing out on the coalface is that the big question for most business leaders is not whether they are adopting enough AI, what’s most important is having the right operational foundations in place. Do companies have the delivery capability to close the gap between what the technology can do, and what the business currently allows it to do.”

Zudu has also partnered with Scottish recruitment agency Eden Scott as the firm looks to hire for two senior leadership roles, a Head of Engineering and Head of Commercial.

Zudu is aiming for £5 million in revenue in 2026, and over £10 million by 2028.

For further information: https://zudu.co.uk/

Left to right are Paul Duffy (CEO) and James Buchan (Founder) of Zudu (photo by Stewart Attwood)

Left to right are Paul Duffy (CEO) and James Buchan (Founder) of Zudu (photo by Stewart Attwood)

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