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Joseph A. DeCusati, CPA, ASA, CFE and David J. Peer, AM, MBA authored "Surveying the Damages: Valuing Lost Profits and Loss of Business Presents Complexities," published in the Connecticut Law Tribune on February 22, 2010. Click here to read the article.

On February 3, 2010, Kenneth J. Pia, Jr., CPA, ABV, ASA, CBA was a speaker in a webcast sponsored by the New York State Bar Association on “The Sale of Stock in a Closely Held Business to an ESOP.” Topics included the overall structure of a leveraged ESOP transaction, including the objectives in establishing an ESOP, the tax benefits available in an ESOP transaction, the financing aspects of an ESOP transaction, the special ESOP valuation requirements, and proper ESOP financial accounting treatment.

Elizabeth I. Tylawsky has joined our firm as a valuation analyst.

Kristine G. Noli, CPA was quoted in "Playing it Safe: Use Caution When Banking Online" in the New Haven Register on January 25, 2010.

On December 3, 2009, Joseph A. DeCusati, CPA, ASA, CFE spoke to an auditing class at Sacred Heart University about his career path and experiences specializing in the field of forensic accounting.

Michele A. Spence, CPA was quoted in "Happy Trails: Avoid Holiday Travel Scams" in the New Haven Register on November 30, 2009.

On November 11, 2009, Mark I. Harrison, CPA, ABV, CFF, Esq. and Joseph A. DeCusati, CPA, ASA, CFE delivered a presentation to the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants' Valuation, Forensic & Litigation Support Group on "Expert Witness Testimony in Connecticut After Recent Revisions to Practice Book Section 13-4; How Not to be Precluded."

Sean W. Forman has joined our firm as a staff accountant.

On October 19, 2009, Michele A. Spence, CPA spoke to the Central Connecticut State University's Accounting Society about her career path in public accounting.

Meyers, Harrison & Pia, LLC has been voted the Best Valuation Firm in the Connecticut Law Tribune Readers' Poll for the fifth year in a row. We were voted the Gold Winner for Best Valuation Firm and Best Forensic Accounting Firm, and the Silver Winner for Best Accounting Firm.

On September 24, 2009, Kenneth J. Pia, Jr., CPA, ABV, ASA, CBA spoke at a seminar on "The ABCs of ESOPs: A Tax-Favored Strategy for Business Owners" in conjunction with Morgan Lewis, Danziger & Markhoff, and Corporate Solutions Group.

Mark I. Harrison, CPA, ABV, CFF, Esq. was quoted in "Taking the Wheel: Navigate Staff through Tough Times" in the New Haven Register on September 14, 2009.

Charles E. Strickland III, ASA, CFE authored "Uncovering Hidden Assets: Dig Through Documents to Discover What a Spouse is Really Worth," published in the Connecticut Law Tribune on August 17, 2009. Click here to read the article.

Randy L. Harrison, CPA, CITP was quoted in "Vowing to Cut Costs: Keep a Wedding Budget Under Control" in the New Haven Register on May 25, 2009.

Mark I. Harrison, CPA, ABV, CFF, Esq. has been honored by the Connecticut Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society as a 2009 MS Corporate Achiever - one of only 20 business leaders recognized.

Maureen S. Cosgrove, ASA has become a member of The ESOP Association's Advisory Committee on Valuation. The Advisory Committee on Valuation is comprised of 25 professional practitioner members of leading companies regularly performing ESOP valuations. The committee meets twice a year to discuss issues concerning the valuation of ESOP shares and publishes the book Valuing ESOP Shares.

David J. Peer, AM, MBA has earned the Accredited Member (AM) credential from the American Society of Appraisers.

Randy L. Harrison, CPA, CITP was quoted in "Stimulus Funds to Affect Paychecks" in the New Haven Register on March 13, 2009.

John M. DelGrego, CPA, ASA, CVA and Joseph A. DeCusati, CPA, ASA, CFE co-authored "Uncovering the Truth: Understanding the Role of Forensic Accounting in Divorce," published in the Connecticut Law Tribune on February 23, 2009.  Click here to read their article.

Randy L. Harrison, CPA, CITP was quoted in "A Taxing Matter: Speedy Refunds Sought in Bad Economy" in the New Haven Register on February 15, 2009.

Mark I. Harrison, CPA, ABV, CFF, Esq. has earned the Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) credential from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.   The CFF credential is granted to qualified CPAs with considerable professional experience in financial forensics. 

On February 3, 2009, Michele A. Spence, CPA presented a tax planning seminar to the New Haven Chapter of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America.

Min K. Kim, CFA, MBA has earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation administered by the CFA Institute.  The CFA designation is one of the most respected credentials in the investment industry.

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