Mandelbaum joins LWBJ
Certified public accounting firm LWBJ announced that Cyril Mandelbaum has joined the firm as part of her succession plan. Mandelbaum’s career spans more than 45 years of business and community leadership. In addition to her CPA practice, she has served numerous civic and charity organizations, among them the Des Moines Public Library Foundation, the Des Moines Symphony board, Planned Parenthood of the Heartland and the Iowa Environmental Council. She was named a Woman of Influence in 2002 and Woman Business Owner of the Year in 2007 by the Business Record. “It was important to align with a high-quality firm that was a good fit for my clients, as well as myself,” Mandelbaum said. “LWBJ provides excellent tax advice, and my business valuation and litigation support practice complements theirs. The two firms are developing significant synergies.”