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dECEMBER 2006

Kolb+Co. Announces Two New Shareholders
BROOKFIELD, WI – Kolb+Co. SC is pleased to announce Cheryl Carter, CPA, MST, and Karen Doerner, CPA, have been appointed shareholders of the firm, effective January 1, 2007.

Tidwell DeWitt Announces Hiring Six New Staff as it Continues to Grow its Multi-State Practice
ATLANTA, GA – Tidwell DeWitt... has hired six new professional staff members as it continues to grow its multi-state practice to meet demand for its services.

Stone Carlie Welcomes Timothy Crawford
CLAYTON, MO – Stone Carlie & Company, L.L.C., certified public accountants and business advisors, is pleased to welcome Timothy Crawford to the Assurance Services department.

BCG Hires Accounting Services Manager
AKRON, OH – Brockman, Coats, Gedelian & Co. today announced that Sanford C. Trado, CPA, has joined the firm as a manager in its accounting services practice.

Jason Croke Joins Cooper Parry
UNITED KINGDOM – Regional advisors to private business, Cooper Parry, have further strengthened their VAT team by appointing a specialist to focus on the not for profit and education sectors.

November 2006

Watkins, Meegan, Drury & Company, LLC Forms Government Services Group Affiliate, Watkins Meegan Government Services, LLC
BETHESDA, MD – In order to expand its federal financial management practice, Watkins Meegan announces the formation of a new affiliate, Watkins Meegan Government Services, LLC (WMGS).

Exam Success for Cooper Parry Professionals
UNITED KINGDOM – Four professionals from Derby based business advisers Cooper Parry celebrate following their recent exam success.

McKonly & Asbury LLP and BMC Announce Sale of Financial Outsourcing Solutions Practice
CAMP HILL, PA – Beard Miller Company LLP (bmc) and McKonly & Asbury LLP jointly announce today that bmc will sell its Financial Outsourcing Solutions (FOS) practice to McKonly & Asbury, effective January 1, 2007.

Cooper Parry Offer a Helping Hand to Help Develop Your Business
UNITED KINGDOM – Advisers to private business, Cooper Parry, have recruited a specialist sales management consultant to head up their new dedicated service aimed at helping clients improve their business performance.

TAXON HAMBURG GmbH is Announces New Management and Staff GERMANY – After significant growth in our Assurance Department, we are happy to announce the hiring of new employees with significant internal and external audit experience and multiple language skills.

October 2006

Fred Cantz Joins SMART Philadelphia Office
PHILADELPHIA, PA – SMART is delighted to announce that Frederick J. Cantz, Jr., CPA, CFE, has joined the firm’s Philadelphia office as Senior Manager in the Forensic Accounting and Litigation Support Practice.

Kolb+Co. at the HCAA Conference
BROOKFIELD, WI – Keith Kamperschoer, shareholder at Kolb+Co., recently attended the semi-annual educational and networking conference of the National CPA Health Care Advisors Association (HCAA).

Good Business for Cooper Parry
UNITED KINGDOM – Regional advisers to private business, Cooper Parry, have released their results showing significant growth across the business achieving total fee growth of 12%.

HURST Advises on De-merger of Linings and Hoses
UNITED KINGDOM – Linings and Hoses Ltd, the Cheshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire-based distributor of motor parts to commercial, agricultural and industrial businesses established in 1967, has de-merged.

Stone Carlie Announces Marie N. Carlie Admitted as Member
CLAYTON, MO – Stone Carlie & Company, L.L.C., certified public accountants and business advisors, is pleased to announce Marie N. Carlie, CPA, has been admitted as Member.

Local Musician Makes Career Change to Accounting
WILMINGTON, DE – Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A., a full-service certified public accounting and consulting firm, welcomes Hank Carter to its team.

Richard A. Pollack, CPA*/ABV, ASA, CBA, CFE, PFS Named a Winner at the Key Partner Awards
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – Mr. Pollack was nominated in the category “Accounting-Litigation.” Finalists for the award were chosen based on their achievements in the industry and contributions to the community, among other criteria.

A New Generation at Humberto Torres-Rodriguez & Co. PSC
PUERTO RICO – After more than 18 years of services in the accounting industry, HTR is now led by a new generation that will continue offering the exceptional services to our clients.

SMART Opens Office in Albany, NY
ALBANY, NY – SMART has announced the opening of its new office location in Albany, New York. The office will be led by James Van Buren, a senior manager with SMART’s Compensation and Benefits practice.

Steve Lends International Dimension to HURST
UNITED KINGDOM – US accountant Steven Lathem has been lending his expertise to HURST Accountants over the past few weeks. Steve is on secondment to HURST in Stockport from Atlanta practice Moore Colson.

Kolb+Co. Announces New Staff
BROOKFIELD, WI – Kolb+Co. SC is pleased to announce the following new employees: Michelle Adam, Lilly Halstead, Julie Tadlock, and Daniel Yocum.

SMART Business Advisory and Consulting, LLC Names Partner, John Varvaris, to Lead Advisory Practice in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD – SMART Business Advisory and Consulting, LLC (SMART) is pleased to announce that John Varvaris, CPA, MSF, has joined the firm as a partner in the Baltimore office.

Shaw & Company and Edmund Gibbs Announce Their Decision to Merge
UNITED KINGDOM – Two of the oldest accountancy practices in Oxford merge to produce a powerhouse of skills.

Tidwell DeWitt Honored as Guest Lecturer for National Business Institute
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Kenneth C. DeWitt, CPA, CFP®, Member of Tidwell DeWitt LLC, was a guest lecturer for the National Business Institute at a one-day seminar entitled Financial Statement Analysis for the Non-Financial Advisor.

Tidwell DeWitt Ranked 7th Fastest Growing Accounting Firm in the U.S.
ATLANTA, GA – Tidwell DeWitt has been named the 7th Fastest Growing Accounting Firm in the U.S. by Inside Public Accounting (IPA).

SLGG Recognized for Innovation that Puts Employees First
LOS ANGELES, CA – Singer Lewak Greenbaum & Goldstein LLP (SLGG) has received the “Practice Innovation Award” given by Practical Accountant magazine.

Stone Carlie Promotes Jason Geminn
CLAYTON, MO – Stone Carlie & Company, L.L.C., certified public accountants and business advisors, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Geminn, CPA, to Manager in the Tax & Business Services department.

Cyprus Accountants Set Up Office in Romania
CYPRUS – IGAF Worldwide member, P.G. Economides & Co Limited, Chartered Certified Accountants, announces the start of operations of its affiliated company in Romania, P.G. Economides & Co Audit srl.

September 2006

John J. Swanick of SMART Elected to the Board of Trustees for Saint Joseph’s University
PHILADELPHIA, PA – John J. Swanick, Philadelphia Office Managing Partner for SMART Accounting and Consulting, was recently appointed to the Board of Trustees for Saint Joseph’s University.

Partner Bob Romako to Transition from Firm after Twenty-six Year Career with McKonly & Asbury
CAMP HILL, PA – Effective September 30th, Bob Romako, a Partner with McKonly & Asbury, will be leaving the firm after twenty-six years of service.

Stone Carlie Promotes Scott Simonin
CLAYTON, MO – Stone Carlie & Company, L.L.C., certified public accountants and business advisors, is pleased to announce the promotion of Scott Simonin to Senior in the Assurance Services group.

Cooper Parry Assists in the Sale of Salem Automation Ltd.
UNITED KINGDOM – Regional advisers to private business, Cooper Parry, have advised on the sale of Salem Automation Ltd to Norwegian Hitec Industries.

Cooper Parry Launches Development Programme
UNITED KINGDOM – Regional adviser to private business Cooper Parry are helping to bridge the skills gap in East Midlands with the launch of their 2006/07 management development programme, Business Managers 360°.

Cooper Parry Acts as Lead Advisor in Golddigga Acquisition
UNITED KINGDOM – The Golddigga fashion brand has been acquired in an £18.5m buy-out by its management team and Octopus Investments, a leading fund manager and private equity provider.

Leslie Mostow Named Chairman of the Maryland Board of Public Accountancy
BETHESDA, MD – Reznick Group Principal Leslie A. Mostow, CPA was named Chairman of the Maryland State Board of Public Accountancy on September 5.

August 2006

Tidwell DeWitt Adds Three Top Professionals; Matheson, Rutledge and Ameden Join the Firm
ATLANTA, AL – Tidwell DeWitt, a leading accounting and business advisory firm, announces it has added three top professionals as its practice grows to better serve present and future clients.

Cooper Parry Corporate Challenge
UNITED KINGDOM – Over 350 of East Midlands fittest and bravest took to the roads for this year’s biggest ever corporate relay in the UK organised by regional advisers, Cooper Parry!

Ongoing Growth at Cooper Parry Sees Farmer Promoted to Partner
UNITED KINGDOM – In the latest in a series of high profile appointments to senior positions, Cooper Parry continues to strengthen its professional team with the appointment of new Corporate Finance partner, Roy Farmer.

Arthur J. Dichter Named Associate Director at Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, LLP
MIAMI, FL – Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant... is pleased to announce the promotion of Arthur J. Dichter, JD, LLM, from Manager to Associate Director of International Tax Services. He is resident in the Miami office.

Cooper Parry Summer Promotions
UNITED KINGDOM – Regional advisers to private business, Cooper Parry, have enhanced their Private Client and Financial Services teams with the recent promotions of Amanda Voce and Rebecca Foote.

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman Announce Promotions
WILMINGTON, DE – Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A., a full-service certified public accounting and consulting firm, is pleased to announce the following promotions...

Cooper Parry Appoints Cammie Young as Assistant HR Consultant
UNITED KINGDOM – Advisers to private business, Cooper Parry, are going from strength to strength with the appointment of Cammie Young to their HR Consulting team.

Reznick, Michaels and Mostow Reach 40-Year AICPA Milestone
BETHESDA, MD – Reznick Group Principals David Reznick, Terry Michaels and Leslie Mostow were recently named honorary members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), signifying 40 years as a member of the association.

Stone Carlie Promotes Mark Paluczak
CLAYTON, MO – Stone Carlie & Company, L.L.C., certified public accountants and business advisors, is pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Paluczak to Senior in the Tax & Business Services group.

Adam L. Firestein Named Associate Director at Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, LLP
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant... is pleased to announce the promotion of Adam L. Firestein, CPA, from Manager to Associate Director of Audit and Attest Services. He is resident in the Fort Lauderdale office.

John Garvey Named a 40-Year Honorary Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
DALLAS, TX – John C. Garvey, CPA, Managing Shareholder at Bland, Garvey, Eads, Medlock + Deppe, P.C., was recently named a 40-year honorary member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Tara Sherbert Earns Women in Business Achievement Award
BETHESDA, MD – Tara Sherbert, a principal in Reznick Group’s Charlotte, N.C. office, has been named as one of the Top 25 Women in Business Achievement Award winners by the Charlotte Business Journal.

July 2006

Promotional News from Burt & Nagel, CPA's, LLC
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Burt & Nagel, CPA's, LLC is pleased to announce the promotions of Robert Austin and Sherry Schulz.

John J. Swanick of SMART Elected to the Board of Trustees for Saint Joseph’s University
PHILADELPHIA, PA – John J. Swanick, Philadelphia Office Managing Partner for SMART Accounting and Consulting, was recently appointed to the Board of Trustees for Saint Joseph’s University.

Stone Carlie Promotes Deborah Maret
CLAYTON, MO – Stone Carlie & Company... is pleased to announce the promotion of Deborah Maret of Stone Carlie Wealth Advisors to Manager.

The Turnaround Doctor Joins Cooper Parry
UNITED KINGDOM – Advisers to private business, Cooper Parry is pleased to welcome turnaround specialist, Andrew Wild, as a Manager in its Business Turnaround team.

Whitney K. Schiffer and Joseph L. Saka Named Associate Directors at Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant
MIAMI, FL – Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, LLP is pleased to announce the promotions of Whitney K. Schiffer and Joseph L. Saka.

Presser, Lahnen & Edelman Announces Staff Promotions
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Presser, Lahnen & Edelman is pleased to announce the following promotions...

McKonly & Asbury Welcomes Six New Team Members
CAMP HILL, PA – McKonly & Asbury, LLP announces the addition of six new team members. McKonly & Asbury, voted one of the Best Places to Work in PA for three years running, continues to hire the best and brightest in accounting and business consulting services.

Six Watkins Meegan Drury & Co. CPAs Named “SmartCPAs” by SmartCEO Magazine
BETHESDA, MD – The July 2006 issue of Washington SmartCEO and Baltimore SmartCEO magazines featured a special “Focus on Accounting” section, naming top CPAs and awarding them the “SmartCPA” designation. The following six Watkins Meegan Drury & Co. staff received this prestigious recognition...

Norman J. Shuman Receives Public Service Award
WILMINGTON, DE – Belfint, Lyons & Shuman... is pleased to announce that Norman J. Shuman, a founding member of the firm, was the co-recipient of the 2006 Public Service Award at the Delaware Society of Certified Public Accountants (DSCPA) Annual Meeting.

Kolb+Co. SC Welcomes Staff Accountant
BROOKFIELD, WI – Kolb+Co. SC welcomes Samantha Gallert, daughter of Tim and Sharon Gallert of Germantown, to the firm as a staff accountant.

Greg Lowe Named Chief Operating Officer of McKonly & Asbury
CAMP HILL, PA – McKonly & Asbury, LLP, announces the appointment of Greg Lowe as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Lowe will join the firm as COO on September 1st.

Certified Crystal Public Training from Kolb+Co.
BROOKFIELD, WI – Kolb+Co. Technology Advisers LLC, the only Business Objects Certified Training Center for Wisconsin, will be holding the following Crystal Public Training sessions during the month of July.

Watkins, Meegan, Drury & Company, LLC Helping Small to Mid-Size Businesses and their Executives
BETHESDA, MD – Watkins, Meegan, Drury & Company, L.L.C. (Watkins Meegan) is pleased to introduce its Employee Benefits & Executive Wealth Solutions group.

Schneider Downs & Co., Inc. Names New Shareholder
PITTSBURGH, PA – Schneider Downs, a Pittsburgh and Columbus-based public accounting and business advisory firm, announced the promotion of Mary D. Richter, CPA to shareholder, effective July 1, 2006.

Presser, Lahnen & Edelman Names Edward Salek, CPA, CVA as Shareholder
JACKSONVILLE, FL - Presser, Lahnen & Edelman has named Edward J. Salek as a shareholder in the firm.

McKonly & Asbury Announces Several Promotions
CAMP HILL, PA – McKonly & Asbury proudly congratulates these team members on their promotions and thanks them for their service to the firm and our clients!

June 2006

Templeton & Co., Recognized for Achieving Excellence with Microsoft and its Customers
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Templeton & Company... announced today that it is the proud recipient of two Manager’s Excellence Awards from Microsoft Business Solutions.

Mike McCraw Named Partner of Tidwell DeWitt
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Mike McCraw, CPA, MBA has been named Member/Partner of Tidwell DeWitt. He has been an integral part of the Tidwell DeWitt team for over two years.

Kolb + Co. Promotes Daniel Donarski
BROOKFIELD, WI – Kolb+Co. Technology Advisers, LLC is pleased to announce Daniel Donarski has been promoted to manager of consulting services.

Bruce Kreindel, CPA, Joins Templeton & Company as Vice President
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Templeton & Company, a prominent public accounting and technology consulting firm, announces that Bruce Kreindel has joined the firm as Vice President.

More Stolen Laptops; Tidwell DeWitt Says Breach of Data Security Can Be Avoided With Special SAS 70 Audit
ATLANTA, GA--(Business Wire)--June 27, 2006--Recent breaches of data security... could have been prevented with better internal controls that are part of a special risk analysis called a SAS 70 audit.

Kolb + Co. SC Welcomes Four New Employees
BROOKFIELD, WI – Kolb + Co. recently welcomed four new employees: Katie Barrette, Thomas Case, Karen Domagalski, and Tory Holman.

News from Tidwell DeWitt
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Catch up with the latest news from Tidwell Dewitt.

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman Director Named an Accredited Estate Planner
WILMINGTON, DE –Belfint, Lyons & Shuman... is pleased to announce that Jordon N. Rosen, CPA/Director is newly certified as an Accredited Estate Planner by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils.

Carl Back of Smart and Associates, LLP Elected to Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Council
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Carl W. Back Jr., CPA, was elected to a two-year term on the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (PICPA) Council. His term on the governing body of the PICPA will expire in 2008.

Schneider Downs Corporate Finance Completes Recapitalization of
Geo-Con
PITTSBURGH, PA – Schneider Downs Corporate Finance announces the recapitalization of Geo-Con led by Standish Capital, a Pittsburgh-based private equity firm.

Cooper Parry Adds Upbeat Message to East Midlands Business Confidence Report
UNITED KINGDOM – Advisers to private business, Cooper Parry has added an upbeat message on the regions business confidence which shows the East Midlands as becoming increasingly more confident despite running behind national levels.

McKonly & Asbury Announces Plans to Divest of Governmental Practice Group
CAMP HILL, PA – McKonly & Asbury, LLP, a regional accounting and consulting firm, announces plans to divest of its Governmental Audit and Accounting Services Group.  The firm has reached an agreement with Pittsburgh-based Maher Duessel, which will acquire the governmental audit and accounting practice of McKonly & Asbury.

When it Comes to HR – Cooper Parry are Outstanding
UNITED KINGDOM – Advisers to private business Cooper Parry celebrate as they are runners up in the DWF HRhorizons Employer Awards for Outstanding Leadership in HR.

May 2006

Tidwell DeWitt and Barry Tidwell Named Finalists for Best in Business
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Tidwell DeWitt named Best in Business finalist by the Birmingham Business Journal... Barry Tidwell, CEO of Tidwell DeWitt, also named Best in Business ‘Rising Star’ finalist.

John F. Mackey Joins Reznick Group as Principal
BETHESDA, MD – Reznick Group Managing Principal Kenneth E. Baggett today announced John F. Mackey, CPA has joined the firm as a principal, effective May 31.

New Business Support Centre Hosts Budget Seminar
UNITED KINGDOM – The newly opened Caddsdown Business Support Centre, Bideford, was the venue chosen by one of Devon’s leading Chartered Accountants, Thomas Westcott, to hold a Budget seminar in the wake of the Chancellor’s recent proposals.

Brockman, Coats, Gedelian & Co. Adds Accountant
AKRON, OH – Brian C. Schreffler has joined the staff of Brockman, Coats, Gedelian & Co. as an associate accountant in the firm’s accounting services practice.

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A. Named Best Place to Work
WILMINGTON, DE – Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A. was awarded the 2006 Best in the Business – Best Place to Work (small firm) in the banking & finance category by the News Journal.

Chamberlink, Manchester Enterprises and Chamber of Commerce – Hat-trick for HURST Accountants
UNITED KINGDOM – The UK North West region’s three leading business development and economic regeneration organisations have all appointed HURST Accountants to carry out accounting and tax work.

Bland, Garvey, Eads, Medlock + Deppe, P.C. Forms New Entity to Offer Investment Advisory Services
RICHARDSON, TX – BGEMD is pleased to announce that members of the firm are now providing investment advisory services through a new firm, BGEMD Capital Advisors, L.L.C., a Registered Investment Advisor.

Nigel Now Associate Partner at HURST Corporate Transactions
UNITED KINGDOM – Expansion continues at IGAF UK member HURST Corporate Transactions with the promotion of Nigel Moss to associate partner at the Manchester-based firm.

Creaseys Bids Farewell to Roger Joye
UNITED KINGDOM – Creaseys (Tunbridge Wells, Kent, UK) recently announced the retirement of firm partner Roger Joye.

Neil Presser, CPA, To Receive Prestigious Endowment Achievement Award
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Presser, Lahnen & Edelman (PL&E) is pleased to announce that co-founder Neil N. Presser will be presented with the prestigious Endowment Achievement Award from United Jewish Communities.

Governor Schwarzenegger Names San Jose CPA to State Board of Accountancy
SAN JOSE, CA – Robert A. Petersen, a partner with San Jose CPA firm Petrinovich Pugh & Company, LLP, has been appointed to the California Board of Accountancy by Governor Schwarzenegger

Ongoing Growth at Cooper Parry Sees Axe Promoted to Partner
UNITED KINGDOM – In the latest in a series of high profile appointments to senior positions Cooper Parry continues to show its commitment to building a strong professional team with the appointment of new partner, Sarah Axe.

Hong Kong Member Firm Registered with PCAOB
HONG KONG – IGAF Worldwide member firm Aoba CPA Limited/Hopkins CPA Limited (Hong Kong) is pleased to announce that the firm is now registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A. Accountant Passes CPA Exam
WILMINGTON, DE – Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A., a full-service certified public accounting and consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Tamkanat (Timmie) Mirza passed all four portions of the uniform certified public accountant exam.

April 2006

Professional Recruiter Joins Brockman, Coats, Gedelian & Co.
AKRON, OH – Jennifer Vorous has joined Brockman, Coats, Gedelian & Co. as a recruiting associate, charged with identifying and attracting qualified individuals in the highly competitive job markets of accounting and technology.

Promotions Four Cooper Parry
UNITED KINGDOM – Regional advisor to private business, Cooper Parry, has enhanced the Corporate Relationship Group (CRG) at its Derby office with four internal promotions.

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman Director Named to Peer Review Committee
WILMINGTON, DE – Belfint, Lyons & Shuman... is pleased to announce that the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) has asked Richard E. Wortmann, CPA/Director to serve on their Peer Review Committee.

Singer Lewak Greenbaum & Goldstein LLP Welcomes Kari Williamson
LOS ANGELES, CA – Singer Lewak Greenbaum & Goldstein LLP is pleased to welcome new partner, Kari Williamson, CPA joining our SEC Services Practice Group.

Cooper Parry Expands Leicester Corporate Finance Team
UNITED KINGDOM – Regional advisers to private business, Cooper Parry, have made two key appointments to its rapidly expanding Corporate Finance team.

HR Professional Expands Credentials
AKRON, OH – Pamela Linger, Manager of HR Consulting Services at Brockman, Coats, Gedelian & Co., has completed a course of study, certifying her to conduct a wide range of leadership development and customer service training programs through Achieve Global, the world’s largest corporate training company.

Demand for IT Services Just Keeps on Increasing
UNITED KINGDOM – Regional adviser to private business Cooper Parry has answered increased demand for its IT services with several key appointments.

Cooper Parry's Dean Nelson Becomes Licensed Insolvency Practitioner
UNITED KINGDOM – Derby-based advisers to private business Cooper Parry are pleased to congratulate team member Dean Nelson on passing his Joint Insolvency Board Examinations (JIEB).

March 2006

Valuation Professional Adds to Credentials
AKRON, OH – Raymond A. Lampner, manager, valuation and litigation advisory services at Brockman, Coats, Gedelian & Co., has earned his Accredited in Business Valuation designation, the only valuation credential recognized and supported by the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (AICPA) for CPA valuation analysts.

Cooper Parry Strengthens Transaction Support Team
UNITED KINGDOM – East Midlands-based adviser to private business Cooper Parry has promoted Jenny Watson to Assistant Manager within its transaction support team.

Payroll Team Celebrates 5 Years Peace of Mind
UNITED KINGDOM – The payroll team of leading Oxfordshire accountancy firm Shaw and Company are celebrating five years of peace of mind for their clients.

Cooper Parry's Fourth Corporate Challenge Could Break Fundraising Record
UNITED KINGDOM – Run by regional advisers to private business Cooper Parry, the UK’s largest corporate relay promises to be better than ever for 2006, with a target of attracting 75 teams raising £50,000 for charity.

Cooper Parry Property and Construction Team Continues Expansion
UNITED KINGDOM – The property and construction team at regional adviser to private business Cooper Parry is continuing to enjoy rapid growth and an increased portfolio of clients following its launch last year.

Stone Carlie Welcomes Stephanie Neff
CLAYTON, MO – Stone Carlie & Company, L.L.C., certified public accountants and business advisors, is pleased to welcome Stephanie Neff to the Tax and Business Services department.

Tidwell DeWitt Obtains Global Recognition for SAS 70 Efforts
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Tidwell DeWitt, a leading accounting and business advisory firm with offices in Atlanta and Birmingham, has expanded its SAS 70 practice internationally. The firm now has SAS 70 clients in the United Kingdom.

Cooper Parry Celebrates Exam Success
UNITED KINGDOM – Derby-based adviser to private business Cooper Parry is delighted with its team members recent exam successes.

HR Service to Make Life Easier for Owner Managers
UNITED KINGDOM – Outsourcing and a growing recognition that not every great entrepreneur is a great manager have encouraged regional business adviser Cooper Parry to strengthen its external HR consultant team.

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A. Hires Additional Support Staff
WILMINGTON, DE - Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A., a full-service certified public accounting and consulting firm, is pleased to announce the addition to their support staff: Tara M. McCausland.

There's No Business Like People Business
UNITED KINGDOM – Advisers to private business, Cooper Parry are running their next Hot Topics seminar in April on one of the most important aspects for any business – People.

John J. Swanick Named SMART’s Office Managing Partner for the Philadelphia Market
PHILADELPHIA, PA – SMART is pleased to announce that John J. Swanick, CPA, has been promoted to Office Managing Partner for the Philadelphia Metropolitan area, encompassing SMART’s Philadelphia office and Devon headquarters.

Five Former KPMG Partners Join SMART’s Compensation and Benefits Practice
PHILADELPHIA, PA – SMART is delighted to announce that five new partners – Judy A. Thorp, M. Susan Hill, John R. MacDonald, John K. Schultz, Douglas Thomas – have joined the firm’s newly launched Compensation and Benefits Practice.

Stone Carlie Welcomes Mark Johnson
CLAYTON, MO – Stone Carlie & Company, L.L.C., certified public accountants and business advisors, is pleased to welcome Mark Johnson, CPA, as Senior Manager in the Assurance Services department.

Bland, Garvey, Eads, Medlock + Deppe Appoints New Officer
DALLAS, TX – Bland, Garvey, Eads, Medlock + Deppe, PC, the IGAF Worldwide member firm located in Richardson (Dallas), TX, USA, is pleased to announce the appointment of Belinda Bee Deane Roberts as an officer of the firm.

fEBRUARY 2006

Stone Carlie Welcomes Matthew Colbert
CLAYTON, MO – Stone Carlie & Company, L.L.C., certified public accountants and business advisors, is pleased to welcome Matthew Colbert to the Tax and Business Services department.

Shaw and Co Awarded IiP Status
UNITED KINGDOM – Shaw and Company are pleased to announce that the firm has received the Investors in People Award (IiP).

Aoba CPA Limited Releases Commentary on Hong Kong Budget Proposal
HONG KONG – Aoba CPA Limited, the IGAF Worldwide member firm in Hong Kong, has released its commentary on the 2006-2007 Budget Proposal for Hong Kong.

Anthony J. Guerriero Joins Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant Certified Public Accountants & Consultants
MIAMI, FL – Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, LLP is pleased to announce that Anthony J. Guerriero, CPA, has joined the Firm as a Manager in the Forensic, Litigation and Valuation Services Department.

McKonly & Asbury Welcomes New Senior Consultant
CAMP HILL, PA – Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in PA for three years running, McKonly & Asbury continues to grow!

Berman Hopkins Wright and LaHam, CPAs LLP Adds Partners
ORLANDO, FL – Berman Hopkins Wright and LaHam, CPAs LLP, is pleased to announce two new partners to the firm effective January 1, 2006.

Spiteri Bailey & Co. Partner Appointed to Malta Stock Exchange Council
MALTA – Karen Spiteri Bailey, a partner within Spiteri Bailey & Co., has been appointed a Council member of the Malta Stock Exchange Council.

New Partner for Cooper Parry IT
UNITED KINGDOM – Hot on the heels of recent expansion and growth the IT team of regional advisors to private business, Cooper Parry has announced the appointment of a new Partner.

BGEM+D Announces Expansion of Property Tax Services Practice
RICHARDSON, TX – Bland, Garvey, Eads, Medlock + Deppe, P.C. announced an expansion of the firm's property tax services practice.

Stone Carlie Welcomes Mark Paluczak
CLAYTON, MO – Stone Carlie & Company, L.L.C., certified public accountants and business advisors, is pleased to welcome Mark Paluczak to the Tax and Business Services department.

Templeton Consulting Opens New Office Location
NEW YORK, NY – Templeton & Company, a leading accounting and consulting firm, announces the opening of a new office location for its technology consulting practice, Templeton Consulting.

Stone Carlie Welcomes Brittany Bister
CLAYTON, MO – Stone Carlie & Company, L.L.C., certified public accountants and business advisors, is pleased to welcome Brittany Bister to the Tax and Business Services department.

Tidwell DeWitt Ranked 5th Largest Accounting Firm by Birmingham Business Journal
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Tidwell DeWitt has been named the fifth largest accounting firm in Birmingham by the Birmingham Business Journal.

Stone Carlie Welcomes John Simpson
CLAYTON, MO – Stone Carlie & Company, L.L.C., certified public accountants and business advisors, is pleased to welcome John Simpson to the Assurance Services department.

SMART Acquires KPMG LLP's Compensation and Benefits Tax Practice
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Smart and Associates, LLP, has acquired the compensation and benefits tax practice of KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm.

Cooper Parry Leads Buy-Out Deal Boost for Facade
UNITED KINGDOM – A Nottinghamshire company is set to launch a major drive for growth following the completion of a multi-million pound management buy-out deal led by Cooper Parry Corporate Finance.

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman Promotes Kristin M. Hill
WILMINGTON, DE – Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A., a full-service certified public accounting and consulting firm, is pleased to announce the following promotion: Kristin M. Hill, CPA, a Delaware native, has been promoted to Senior Accountant for the Firm’s Small Business and Tax departments.

Cooper Parry Announces 2006 Hot Topic Breakfasts
UNITED KINGDOM – Regional adviser to private business Cooper Parry is to open its 2006 season of Hot Topic breakfasts with one of the hottest issues for any individual – protecting their wealth.

The Sweet Smell of Success
UNITED KINGDOM – The corporate finance team of Shaw & Company are pleased to announce the completion of a major management buy-out for a Thames Valley based business.

McKonly & Asbury Staff Passes CISA Exam - Raising Firm Total to Seven
CAMP HILL, PA – McKonly & Asbury is proud to report that David P. Minninger, a staff consultant with the firm, has passed the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam.

January 2006

Fredrick J. Kohm, CPA, appointed to the National Litigation Consultants’ Review Editorial Advisory Board
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Fredrick J. Kohm, CPA, a Partner in the Forensic Accounting and Litigation Support Practice for SMART, has been appointed to the Editorial Advisory Board of Litigation Consultants, LLC, publishers of National Litigation Consultants Review.

Bland, Garvey, Eads, Medlock + Deppe Chooses GoFileRoom
RICHARDSON, TX – Bland, Garvey, Eads, Medlock + Deppe selected GoFileRoom, a Web-hosted document management service, to provide the software to manage its communications workflow strategy.

Tax Expert Joins Brockman, Coats, Gedelian & Co.
AKRON, OH – Brockman, Coats, Gedelian & Co. recently added the tax expertise of Douglas H. Mathey, CPA, MT to its impressive list of accounting and business consulting resources.

Michael D. Kuczborski, CPA, Joins SMART as Senior Manager
PHILADELPHIA, PA – SMART is pleased to announce that Michael Kuczborski has joined the firm as Senior Manager of Assurance and Advisory Business Services.

Ricardo Verges Joins SMART as Director of Actuarial Services
PHILADELPHIA, PA – SMART – Accounting and Consulting Services, is delighted to announce that Ricardo Verges, FCAS, MAAA, FCIA, has joined the firm as Director of Actuarial Services in its Assurance and Advisory Business Services practice.

Anthony J. Guerriero Joins Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant Certified Public Accountants and Consultants, LLP
MIAMI, FL – Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, LLP is pleased to announce that Anthony J. Guerriero, CPA, has joined the Firm as a Manager in the Litigation and Valuation Services Department.

Business Interruption Seminar Shares Critical Lessons from Recent Catastrophic Events
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, LLP was one of two sponsors of a breakfast seminar, “Lessons Learned from Recent Catastrophic Events" to discuss strategies for handling property damage and business interruption claims.

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A. Completes Departmentalization
WILMINGTON, DE – Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A., a full-service certified public accounting and consulting firm, has changed their internal structure by moving to departmentalization.

Trustees in Cyrpus Regulated by Year's End
CYPRUS – Trust and company service providers in Cyprus are following on the footsteps of their European counterparts and will too be regulated before the end of the year.

Templeton & Company Launches Technology Division
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Templeton & Company recently launched Templeton Consulting, LLP as a part of its plan to expand its technology consulting division.

Cooper Parry: Persistence Pays Off
UNITED KINGDOM–It may have taken six years to resolve, but Cooper Parry says one recent success proves it’s possible to challenge HM Revenue & Customs – and win.

Shaw and Co. Awarded IiP Status
UNITED KINGDOM – Shaw and Company are pleased to announce that the firm has been recommended to receive the Investors in People Award (IiP).

Tidwell DeWitt Named Most Admired Company in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Tidwell DeWitt LLC, Business Consultants and Certified Public Accountants, named one of the Most Admired Companies in Birmingham in the January 2006 issue of the Birmingham magazine.

Stone Carlie Welcomes Robyn Schroeder
CLAYTON, MO – Stone Carlie & Company, L.L.C., certified public accountants and business advisors, is pleased to welcome Robyn Schroeder to the Assurance Services department.

Thomas Westcott Announces New Appointment
UNITED KINGDOM – Chartered Accountants, Thomas Westcott, is pleased to announce that Liz Smith from the firm’s Bideford office, has been appointed an Associate Partner.

A Party with a Difference
UNITED KINGDOM – A rather different venue was chosen to celebrate another successful year for Chartered Accountants, Thomas Westcott — The Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Queen Street, Exeter.

Top 10 Milwaukee Accounting Firm Moves Corporate Headquarters to Brookfield
BROOKFIELD, WI – Kolb+Co. will relocate its corporate headquarters to The Gateway Building at 13400 Bishop’s Lane, in Brookfield, Wisconsin on January 16, 2006.

Kolb+Co. Medical Billing Appoints Managing Director
BROOKFIELD, WI – Kolb+Co. SC is pleased to announce that Tammy Star has been appointed to managing director of Kolb+Co. Medical Billing, LLC as of January 1.

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A. Hires Accountants
WILMINGTON, DE – Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A., a full-service certified public accounting and consulting firm, is pleased to announce the addition of new accountants to its team.

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A. Hires Additional Support Staff
WILMINGTON, DE – Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A., a full-service certified public accounting and consulting firm, is pleased to announce the addition of a two experienced support staff.

SOX and IT Consulting in Germany through TAXON HAMBURG GmbH
GERMANY – TAXON HAMBURG GmbH, a German Tax Consulting and Audit Company, is pleased to announce the launch of its new SOX and IT-Assurance practice.

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