Investing in the Communities We Call Home
At Bell & Company, investing in the future starts here — in the communities we call home and the students who will shape our profession. As a 100% employee-owned firm, that investment shows up in two ways: through the causes our own employees champion, and through the scholarships and partnerships that support tomorrow's CPAs.
Community Partnerships
Strong communities create strong businesses. That's why our team is actively involved in causes that improve the places we call home.
Through financial support, volunteer service, board leadership, and community partnerships, we invest in organizations that strengthen families, improve education, expand opportunity, and serve those who need it most.
2023
Informed Choices Women’s Center of the Ozarks
Women & Children First
While We Are Waiting
House of Faith
Access Group
Ozark Mission Project
“We recruit employees who have a history of public service in their resume. It is important to me that we find a way to give back and support our local community. Giving is a teaching tool, and I think our employees have embraced this. ”
— Richard Bell
Investing in the Next Generation
Investing in our communities also means investing in the people who will lead them next.
We're passionate about helping students discover careers in accounting, supporting future professionals through scholarships and internships, and partnering with educators to strengthen the accounting pipeline across Arkansas.
Because the future of our profession depends on the opportunities we create today.
Scholarships
The Stephens Bell Endowment, funded by Bell & Company, is established to fund The Stephens Bell Master of Accountancy (MAcc) Scholarship at the University of Central Arkansas. This is a competitive scholarship awarded to one deserving Master of Accountancy student based on a personal statement.
The Department of Accounting at the University of Central Arkansas has as its primary mission the provision of a high quality undergraduate major. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong theoretical foundation such that they will be well prepared to become life-long learners who can evolve professionally with the inevitable career changes they will encounter. As a result, our students, faculty and alumni are active in the profession and the community in a variety of ways.
2024 & 2025 Recipient: Madison Adkins
Pictured: Ashtyn Pike, Nell Sterling, Kelly Phillips, Richard Bell, and Madison Adkins
The Bell and Company Endowed Law Scholarship was established by Richard Bell and Nell Sterling, shareholders of Bell and Company, PA, to provide assistance for any education related expense, including but not limited to tuition, books, fees and room and board for students pursuing or furthering a degree at the University of Arkansas Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. Preference is given to students who plan to pursue non-legal careers in business or nonprofit organizations, as well as academic accomplishment and financial need. Richard Bell is a 1981 graduate of UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law and his daughter, Jennifer Bell is a 2009 graduate.
We Are Accounting
We Are Accounting is a joint effort of accounting employers and educators to encourage individuals to consider a career in accounting.
Current members are:
Bell & Company
HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC
Hogan Taylor
Landmark
University of Central Arkansas Accounting