Holly Thomas, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with Schott & Van de Ven, recently attended a continuing education class sponsored by the Missouri Society of CPAs.

Thomas completed the course, "Current Developments in Federal Taxation," which focused on recent changes in the Internal Revenue Code, court cases and IRS ruling.

Thomas, a CPA since 1986, is a member of the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants. She specializes in audits of retail businesses and not-for-profit organizations.

Schott & Van de Ven is a full-service public accounting firm at 1020 N. Kingshighway, Suite D, in Cape Girardeau, with satellite offices in Marble Hill and Marion, Ill.