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December 2004

BCG Systems Again Named Technology Pacesetter
AKRON, OH – BCG Systems, Inc., the technology affiliate of Brockman, Coats, Gedelian & Co., has once again been named one of Accounting Today’s “Technology Pacesetters,” a designation the publication confers on the best small and mid-sized business technology service centers in North America, recognizing excellence in industry leadership and technical expertise.

Atlanta's Moore Colson Forms Alliance with National Tech Services Firm, BCG Systems, Inc.
ATLANTA, GA – Atlanta-based Moore Colson, a certified public accounting and consulting firm, and BCG Systems, Inc., a nationally recognized information technology (IT) firm, announce that they have formed an alliance which will result in the establishment of a BCG Systems office in Atlanta.

Templeton & Company Named Top 100 Technology Pacesetter
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Templeton & Company, a prominent West Palm Beach, Florida accounting and consulting firm, today announced that it has been named a one of the country’s Top 100 Technology Pacesetters by Accounting Today, Accounting Technology and Practical Accountant magazines.

November 2004

Dominique Tinguely of Progressia Passes Certified Tax Expert Exam
SWITZERLAND – Dominique Tinguely, swiss certified accountant, successfully passed the exam to become a swiss certified tax expert.

Reznick Group Announces Seven New Principals
BETHESDA, MD – Firm Managing Principal Kenneth E. Baggett today announced that Reznick Group has named seven new principals.

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman and Truitt, Sarnecki & Associates Announce the Merger of Their Practices
WILMINGTON, DE – Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A. and Truitt, Sarnecki & Associates, P.A., certified public accountants and consultants, are pleased to announce the merger of the two firms. The merger will be effective November 1, 2004 and the combined firm will operate under the name Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A.

October 2004

Joel Cohn Named Baltimore Office Co-Principal in Charge of Accounting, Tax and Business Advisory Firm Reznick Group; Mark Einstein now in Bethesda
BETHESDA, MD – Kenneth E. Baggett, managing principal of Reznick Group, a national accounting, tax, and business advisory firm today announced the appointment of Joel Cohn as co-principal in charge of the Baltimore office effective October 2004.

Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant, Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, LLP Recognized as One of the Top Accounting Firms in the U.S. for the Tenth Consecutive Year
MIAMI, FL – Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, LLP is pleased to announce that they have once again earned the prestigious “Best of the Best 2004” (America’s Top CPA Firms) designation from INSIDE Public Accounting (formerly Bowman's Accounting Report).

McKonly & Asbury Names Terry L. Harris Managing Partner
CAMP HILL , PA – McKonly & Asbury, LLP, a regional accounting and business advisory services firm, today announced the appointment of Terry L. Harris, CPA as Managing Partner, in recognition of his continued leadership and his many years of dedicated service to the firm.

Reznick Fedder & Silverman Renamed Reznick Group; Announces Plans for Expansion; Launches New Identity and Brand Statement
BETHESDA, MD (October 5, 2004) — With a focus on national expansion and broadening the industries it serves, Reznick Fedder & Silverman has changed its name to Reznick Group, Managing Principal Kenneth E. Baggett announced today.

September 2004

BL&S Director Appointed to County Council Committee
WILMINGTON, DE - Peter J. Winnington, CPA, CFP, a director at the Wilmington-based accounting firm of Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A., has been appointed to New Castle County Council’s audit committee.

SLA Partners Appointed as Sothertons Representative
MELBOURNE, AU - SLA Partners have been appointed as the Melbourne represenetative office of National Sothertons Group as of 1 September 2004.

August 2004

Stone Carlie & Company Announces Promotion
Stone Carlie & Company, L. L. C., certified public accountants and business advisors, is pleased to announce that Amy Born, CFP, CIMA has been promoted to Senior Manager in their wealth advisor division.

Randi K. Grant Featured in Many Publications
MIAMI, FL - Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, LLP is pleased to announce that Randi K. Grant, director of taxation and personal financial planning at the South Florida accounting firm Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant, was featured in several publications this month.

HIRING AGAIN: Firms that want to grow, like Kenneth Baggett's Reznick Fedder & Silverman face a hotter job market
Read the Accounting Technology cover story that focuses on IGAF member firm Reznick Fedder & Silverman. (1.6 MB)

Reznick Fedder & Silverman's Principal Brent Solomon Honored as a SmartCPA by SmartCEO Magazine
BETHESDA, MD - Brent Solomon, principal with national accounting firm Reznick Fedder & Silverman (RF&S), has been selected as one of 2004's SmartCPAs in Maryland.

Singer Lewak Greenbaum & Goldstein LLP (SLGG) Announces Partner-in-Charge of its Orange County Office
Los Angeles, CA – The accounting firm of Singer Lewak Greenbaum & Goldstein (SLGG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Glenn H. Carniello to the position of Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s Orange County office.

July 2004

Singer Lewak Greenbaum & Goldstein LLP (SLGG) Announces New Managing Partner of the Firm
Los Angeles, CA – The accounting firm of Singer Lewak Greenbaum & Goldstein (SLGG) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new managing partner David W. Krajanowski.

Kevin Carlie Named President of Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors
Clayton, MO – The ALLIANCE OF MERGER & ACQUISITION ADVISORS (AMAA) announced that its Executive Board appointed Kevin S. Carlie as the first president of the association.

UCLA Alumni Association Retains the Accounting Firm of Singer Lewak Greenbaum & Goldstein, LLP
Los Angeles, CA – The UCLA Alumni Association today announced that they have selected the accounting firm of Singer Lewak Greenbaum & Goldstein, LLP (SLGG) as its new independent auditor.

Ulrich F. Britting Appointed as Member of IFRS/IAS-Practice-Committee
HAMBURG, GERMANY – TAXON HAMBURG GmbH Wirtschaftsprufungsgesellschaft Steuerberatungsgesellschaft a German tax consulting and audit company, is pleased to announce that Ulrich F. Britting was appointed as a member of the IFRS/IAS-Practice-Committee and as Chairman of the Business-Valuation-Practice-Committee of the GCPAS.

June 2004

Templeton & Company Named Top Software Reseller
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Templeton & Company, a prominent West Palm Beach, Florida accounting and consulting firm, today announced that it has been named as one of the country’s “Killer VARs” (Value-Added Reseller) by Accounting Technology magazine.

May 2004

Reznick Fedder & Silverman Announces the Expansion of its Government Services Practice; Principal Frank Banda has Joined the Firmto Lead the Government Services Practice
BETHESDA, MD – Reznick Fedder & Silverman (RF&S), the 17th largest public accounting firm in the nation in 2003 according to Public Accounting Report, has announced that it will dedicate significant resources to double the size of its Government Services Practice over the next year.

Richard A. Berkowitz Elected President-Elect of the FICPA
MIAMI, FL – Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, LLP is pleased to announce that Managing Director Richard A. Berkowitz, J.D., CPA has been elected President-Elect of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA).

APRIL 2004

Accounting Technology Recognizes BCG Systems
AKRON, OH – BCG Systems Inc., the technology affiliate of Brockman, Coats, Gedelian & Co., just received word that the firm has been named by Accounting Technology as one of the country’s top VARs.

March 2004

Smart and Associates Ranked One of Accounting Today's Top 35 Accounting Firms in the U.S.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Smart and Associates, LLP, has climbed from #58 to #35 on Accounting Today's annual ranking of the top accounting and tax firms. This list recognizes industry leaders by revenue and personnel.

Lee Ann Scarpaci Joins Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant, Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, LLP
MIAMI, FL – Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, LLP is pleased to announce that Lee Ann Scarpaci has joined the Firm as a staff accountant in the Tax Department.

Angie Adames Joins Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant, Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, LLP
MIAMI, FL – Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, LLP is pleased to announce that Angie Adames has joined the Firm as a staff accountant in the Tax Department.

Stone Carlie Promotion Announcement: Richard Scarfino
CLAYTON, MO – Stone Carlie & Company, L.L.C., certified public accountants, business consultants and wealth advisors, is pleased to announce the promotion of Richard Scarfino of Assurance Services to Senior Accountant.

Maria Cecelia Villagarcia Joins Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant, Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, LLP
MIAMI, FL – Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, LLP is pleased to announce that Maria Cecelia Villagarcia has joined the Firm as a senior accountant in the Audit Department.

Kelly Yim, CPA Joins Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant, Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, LLP
MIAMI, FL – Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, LLP is pleased to announce that Kelly Yim, CPA has joined the Firm as a senior accountant in the Tax Department.

Rex Meighen & Company, LLP Celebrates 75th Anniversary
TAMPA, FL – Rex Meighen & Company, LLP announces their 75th Anniversary. Touting this year’s mantra “a commitment to superior service,” partners and staff enter a yearlong initiative to celebrate the longevity of the Firm.

Rick D. Bazzani, CPA Joins Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant, Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, LLP
MIAMI, FL – Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, LLP is pleased to announce that Rick D. Bazzani, CPA has joined the Firm as a supervisor in the Tax Department.

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman Names New Director
WILMINGTON, DE – The directors of Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A., are pleased to announce that Jordon Rosen, CPA has been admitted as a Shareholder and Director of the firm.

Stone Carlie Promotion Announcement: Maria Turlejski
CLAYTON, MO – Stone Carlie & Company, L.L.C., certified public accountants, business consultants and wealth advisors, is pleased to announce the promotion of Maria Turlejski of Tax and Business Services to Senior Accountant.

Smart and Associates, LLP Announces Appointment of Fred Kohm as Partner
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Smart and Associates, LLP is pleased to announce that Fredrick J. Kohm has been promoted to Partner in the firm's Assurance and Advisory Business Services practice.

John McLaughlin Joins Smart and Associates, LLP as Internal Audit Partner
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Smart and Associates, LLP is pleased to announce that John McLaughlin has joined the firm as a Partner in our Internal Audit Services Practice.

February 2004

Stone Carlie Promotion Announcement: Mindy Coughlin
CLAYTON, MO – Stone Carlie & Company, L.L.C., certified public accountants, business consultants and wealth advisors, is pleased to announce the promotion of Christopher Linneman of Tax and Business Services to Senior Accountant.

Stone Carlie Promotion Announcement: Christopher Linneman
CLAYTON, MO – Stone Carlie & Company, L.L.C., certified public accountants, business consultants and wealth advisors, is pleased to announce the promotion of Christopher Linneman of Assurance Services to Senior Accountant.

Smart and Associates, LLP Announces Appointment of Steve Skowronski as Partner
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Smart and Associates, LLP is pleased to announce that Steve Skowronski has been promoted to Partner in the firm's Assurance and Advisory Business Services practice.

January 2004

Jeffrey M. Mutnik of Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant Concludes His Term as President of the Greater Miami Tax Institute
MIAMI, FL – Jeffrey M. Mutnik, Director in Charge of Tax Services for Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant Certified Public Accountants & Consultants LLP, has concluded his term as President of the Greater Miami Tax Institute.

Ulrich Britting, WP/CPA Joins TAXON HAMBURG GmbH
HAMBURG, GERMANY – TAXON HAMBURG GmbH announces the hiring of Ulrich Britting, an U.S. CPA and German Wirtschaftsprüfer.

Kasey Collins Joins Rex Meighen & Company, LLP
TAMPA, FL – Rex Meighen & Company, LLP announces the hiring of Kasey Collins as Director of Marketing.

The Stone Carlie Safe & Sound Systems Plan
CLAYTON , MO – Stone Carlie, certified public accountants, business consultants and wealth advisors, introduces Technology Risk and Security Services.

Malta Looking to Attract Yacht Purchasers to its Shores
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