﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:taxo="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/taxonomy/" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[MBAF - Press Releases]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/]]></link><description><![CDATA[Press releases from Morrison, Brown, Argiz &amp; Farra, LLP]]></description>

<item><title><![CDATA[MBAF Promotes Marketing Team to Support Firm's Growth]]></title>  <link><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1972/MBAF-Promotes-Marketing-Team-to-Support-Firm-s-Growth.aspx]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1972/MBAF-Promotes-Marketing-Team-to-Support-Firm-s-Growth.aspx]]></guid></item>

<item><title><![CDATA[MBAF's Ira Silver Discusses Expansion of Orlando Auto Dealership]]></title>  <link><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1968/MBAF-s-Ira-Silver-Discusses-Expansion-of-Orlando-Auto-Dealer.aspx]]></link><description><![CDATA[<p>Ira Silver was included in today's <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/print-edition/2012/04/20/holler-drivers-mart-to-expand-add-jobs.html" target="_blank"> Orlando Business Journal</a> discussing the benefits of a local car dealership expanding.</p>]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1968/MBAF-s-Ira-Silver-Discusses-Expansion-of-Orlando-Auto-Dealer.aspx]]></guid></item>

<item><title><![CDATA[MBAF's Hortensia Sampedro Hacker Promoted to Chief Marketing Officer of Marketing Department]]></title>  <link><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1967/MBAF-s-Hortensia-Sampedro-Hacker-Promoted-to-Chief-Marketing.aspx]]></link><description><![CDATA[<p>Hortensia Sampedro Hacker was included in the online edition of the <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/potmsearch/detail/submission/714991" target="_blank">South Florida Business Journal</a> for her recent promotion to Chief Marketing Officer of the Marketing Department at MBAF.</p>]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1967/MBAF-s-Hortensia-Sampedro-Hacker-Promoted-to-Chief-Marketing.aspx]]></guid></item>

<item><title><![CDATA[MBAF Promotes Marketing Team to Support Firm's Growth]]></title>  <link><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1964/MBAF-Promotes-Marketing-Team-to-Support-Firm-s-Growth.aspx]]></link><description><![CDATA[<p>MIAMI - April 16, 2012 - Nationally recognized public accounting firm <a href="http://mbafcpa.com/">Morrison, Brown, Argiz &amp; Farra, LLC (MBAF)</a> today announced the promotions of members of the firm's marketing department. Hortensia Sampedro Hacker, who previously served as the Director of Marketing, has been promoted to Chief Marketing Officer. The firm also announced Carolina Argiz Orozco has been promoted to Marketing and Business Development Manager, and Jennifer Valdes and Valeria Sanchez have been promoted to Associate Marketing Managers. The announcements were made by Chairman and CEO, Tony Argiz</p>
<p>"MBAF's marketing department works diligently to help the firm expand our presence nationally, provides our principals and staff across the country with the tools to work better together, and keeps our clients informed of the latest financial and accounting news affecting their industries," said Argiz. "Hortensia's impeccable work ethic and deep industry knowledge, coupled with the marketing team's dedication to the firm, help add great value to the work we do every day, and I congratulate the team on their new roles."</p>
<p>In her new role, Sampedro Hacker will oversee the development of brand strategy, corporate communications and publicity, the execution of community relations programs, and provide digital marketing and direct sales support, including training and coaching. She has been with the firm nearly eight years, and brings more than 20 years experience in the banking industry and 15 years of experience with non-profit organizations. Her clients have ranged from commercial small- and medium-size businesses, to high net worth individuals, to corporate, institutional, international and sovereign relationships.</p>
<p>Sampedro Hacker is a member of the American Marketing Association, the Association for Accounting Marketing and Baker Tilly International - Marketing SIG. She serves as President of the CINTAS Foundation, and Commodore of the Key Biscayne Yacht Club. Sampedro Hacker holds a Master of Business Administration from New York University and received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Miami. She also completed a post graduate study program at the Harvard Graduate School of Business in Business, Government and the International Economy. </p>
<p>Argiz Orozco previously served as Marketing and Events Coordinator, and in her new position, she will work on new business development and will continue with marketing responsibilities for special events and managing the firm's non-profit sponsorships. Argiz Orozco is actively involved in Miami's philanthropic community, and has served on the cabinet of the United Way of Miami-Dade and the Boys and Girls Club of Miami-Dade. Argiz Orozco received a bachelor's degree from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass. </p>
<p>Valdes and Sanchez previously served as marketing specialists, and will now have direct responsibility to execute the firm's marketing goals. Valdes will be responsible for the department's creative projects, including the design and production of all advertising projects, marketing collateral materials including business proposals. Sanchez will be responsible for the department's direct marketing initiatives and database including digital initiatives. Valdes is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and Miami Dade College. Sanchez is a graduate of Florida International University.</p>
<p><strong>About MBAF</strong></p>
<p>Morrison, Brown, Argiz &amp; Farra, LLC (<a href="http://www.mbafcpa.com/">MBAF</a>) is the 36th largest certified public accounting firm in the nation. For 15 years, INSIDE Public Accounting's <a href="http://insidepublicaccounting.com/pages/inside-public-accounting.php">Best of the Best</a> list has ranked MBAF as one of the top 25 performing firms in the country. More than 400 highly-qualified principals and employees serve domestic and international clients across a broad range of industries and practices in more than 44 countries and all 50 states from offices in Miami, New York, Baltimore, Boca Raton, Boulder, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Valhalla (Westchester, NY) and India.</p>]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1964/MBAF-Promotes-Marketing-Team-to-Support-Firm-s-Growth.aspx]]></guid></item>

<item><title><![CDATA[MBAF Rises to 36 on Accounting Today's Top 100 List]]></title>  <link><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1962/MBAF-Rises-to-36-on-Accounting-Today-s-Top-100-List.aspx]]></link><description><![CDATA[<p>MIAMI - April 10, 2012 - Nationally recognized public accounting and consulting firm <a href="http://www.mbafcpa.com/en">Morrison, Brown, Argiz &amp; Farra, LLC (MBAF)</a> was ranked at number 36 on <a href="http://digital.accountingtoday.com/accountingtoday/2012top100#pg1">Accounting Today's Top 100 Firms list for 2012</a>. The firm billed $80 million in 2011.</p>
<p>"Our strategic expansion in early 2011 allowed us to gain additional revenue and increase our portfolio, helping us to climb the Top 100 List once again. We understand the value and respect this list holds and are honored to be included," said Tony Argiz, Chairman and CEO of MBAF. "At MBAF, client service has always been our priority and I commend our principals and professionals on their diligence to consistently deliver outstanding results for our clients and for helping us to grow the firm."</p>
<p>Consistently ranked on the Top 100 list, MBAF was also listed as one of the <a href="http://digital.accountingtoday.com/accountingtoday/2012top100#pg5">Pacesetters in Growth</a> firms, ranking it as the number seven firm on the overall list with a 17.65 percent change in revenue growth from last year. MBAF was also listed as number four in the Top Tax Firms under $100 million, and as the third largest Gulf Coast firm. MBAF remains as Florida's top revenue grossing firm. The report also notes that MBAF combined with MBAF ERE in January 2011, and that in 2011 the firm also enhanced staff development and training.</p>
<p>In its 25th year, Accounting Today's Top 100 list ranks the top accounting firms in the United States by revenue. Accounting firms and industry observers refer to the list throughout the year as it provides benchmarking data and analysis by region.</p>
<p><strong>About MBAF</strong></p>
<p>Morrison, Brown, Argiz &amp; Farra, LLC (<a href="http://www.mbafcpa.com/">MBAF</a>) is the 36th largest certified public accounting firm in the nation. For 15 years, INSIDE Public Accounting's <a href="http://insidepublicaccounting.com/pages/inside-public-accounting.php">Best of the Best</a> list has ranked MBAF as one of the top 25 performing firms in the country. More than 400 highly-qualified principals and employees serve domestic and international clients across a broad range of industries and practices in more than 44 countries and all 50 states from offices in Miami, New York, Baltimore, Boca Raton, Boulder, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Valhalla (Westchester, NY) and India.</p>]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1962/MBAF-Rises-to-36-on-Accounting-Today-s-Top-100-List.aspx]]></guid></item>

<item><title><![CDATA[Boris Rosen Provides Insights on International Accounting Practices to The National Law Center For Inter-American Free Trade.]]></title>  <link><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1959/Boris-Rosen-Provides-Insights-on-International-Accounting-Pr.aspx]]></link><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>MIAMI - April 4, 2012 -</strong> Boris Rosen is a CPA, principal in the Tax and Accounting Department at nationally recognized public accounting firm <a href="http://www.mbafcpa.com/">Morrison, Brown, Argiz &amp; Farra, LLC (MBAF)</a>. His consulting and drafting of proposed standard accounting practices for micro and small companies in Central America was recently acknowledged by one of the leading international commercial law experts Dr. Boris Kozolchyk in an article titled <a href="http://www.ajicl.org/AJICL2011/03_28(1).Kozolchyk+.pdf">Implementation of the OAS Model Law in Latin America: Current Status</a> for the <em>Arizona Journal of International &amp; Comparative Law (AJICL)</em>. Kozolchyk is the Evo DeConcini Professor of Law at the James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona and President and Executive Director of the National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.ajicl.org/">AJICL</a> is an internationally distributed semi-annual publication dedicated to quality legal scholarship. AJICL publishes articles on a wide variety of international and comparative law topics with the goal of providing a forum for debate on current issues affecting international legal development. In addition to two annual issues, AJICL is also committed to publishing symposia that highlight international legal developments and emerging areas of international law. The National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade (NLCIFT) is a nonprofit research and educational institution affiliated with the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Ariz. Founded in 1992, the Center is dedicated to developing the legal infrastructure to build trade capacity and promote economic development in the Americas.</p>
<p>"I would [also] like to express my appreciation to Boris Rosen, CPA (currently at Morrison, Brown, Argiz &amp; Farra, LLC), for his very helpful analysis of accounting practices in Honduras and drafting of accounting documentation, which, in the manner revised by NLCIFT staff member Lic. Casta&#241;eda, has gained a foothold in Honduran lending to micro- and small business enterprises," noted Kozolchyk in his article. "We are all very grateful to Mr. Rosen for his generous contribution of time and financial support to the NLCIFT."</p>
<p>In the public accounting profession since 1969, Rosen has experience coordinating the planning and execution of various continuing client engagements for high net worth domestic and international individuals and closely held companies. His practice emphasizes on advising foreign individuals on pre-immigration tax planning, including structuring their investments in the U.S. and on their acquisitions of U.S. real property, as well as their dispositions, planning for U.S. estate and gift tax considerations for domestic and foreign investors and optimizing cross-border solutions. His areas of expertise include individual tax planning and compliance, international tax consulting, U.S. taxation of international transactions, taxation of mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations, cross border business operations, multi-state income tax planning and compliance, and business advisory services for international firms and individuals wishing to do business in the U.S.</p>
<p>Rosen holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Miami. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Cuban American Certified Public Accountants Association, Inc.</p>
<p><strong>About MBAF</strong></p>
<p>Morrison, Brown, Argiz &amp; Farra, LLC (<a href="http://www.mbafcpa.com/">MBAF</a>) is the 37th largest certified public accounting firm in the nation. For 15 years, INSIDE Public Accounting's <a href="http://insidepublicaccounting.com/pages/inside-public-accounting.php">Best of the Best</a> list has ranked MBAF as one of the top 25 performing firms in the country. More than 400 highly-qualified principals and employees serve domestic and international clients across a broad range of industries and practices in more than 44 countries and all 50 states from offices in Miami, New York, Baltimore, Boca Raton, Boulder, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Valhalla (Westchester, NY) and India.</p>]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1959/Boris-Rosen-Provides-Insights-on-International-Accounting-Pr.aspx]]></guid></item>

<item><title><![CDATA[MBAF's David Barbeito Hosts Rock Out For Autism Speaks]]></title>  <link><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1942/MBAF-s-David-Barbeito-Hosts-Rock-Out-For-Autism-Speaks.aspx]]></link><description><![CDATA[<p>MIAMI - March 21, 2012 - David Barbeito, CPA, CEPA, principal-in-charge of the Audit Department at nationally recognized public accounting firm <a href="http://www.mbafcpa.com/en/">Morrison, Brown, Argiz &amp; Farra, LLC (MBAF)</a>, recently hosted the Rock out for Autism Speaks: Miami, a fundraising event benefitting 2012 Walk Now for Austism Speaks. Barbeito, a leading member of MBAF's team for the walk, helped raise more than $5,000 for the charity. </p>
<p>"We are proud of David's accomplishments for the Autism Speaks organization, and his dedication is to be commended," said Tony Argiz, chairman and CEO of MBAF. "At MBAF, we hold value in the importance of giving back to the community, and we encourage our employees to pursue the charitable and volunteer opportunities they share a personal connection with." </p>
<p>Autism Speaks is the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Walk Now for Autism Speaks, the nation's largest grassroots autism walk program, is Autism Speaks' signature fundraising and awareness event, taking place in communities across the United States, as well as in Canada.</p>
<p>"Thanks to David's hard work and dedication, we have been able to advance our mission of autism science, awareness, advocacy and family services," said Lourdes Folgosa, executive director of the Miami chapter of Autism Speaks. </p>
<p>The annual Walk Now for Autism Speaks: Miami took place on March 4 at JC Bermudez Park in Doral, Fla. In total, the MBAF walk team raised more than $6,000 to benefit Autism Speaks. </p>
<p><strong>About MBAF</strong><br />
  Morrison, Brown, Argiz &amp; Farra, LLC (<a href="http://www.mbafcpa.com/">MBAF</a>) is the 37th largest certified public accounting firm in the nation. For 15 years, INSIDE Public Accounting's <a href="http://insidepublicaccounting.com/pages/inside-public-accounting.php">Best of the Best</a> list has ranked MBAF as one of the top 25 performing firms in the country. More than 400 highly-qualified principals and employees serve domestic and international clients across a broad range of industries and practices in more than 44 countries and all 50 states from offices in Miami, New York, Baltimore, Boca Raton, Boulder, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Valhalla (Westchester, NY) and India.</p>]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1942/MBAF-s-David-Barbeito-Hosts-Rock-Out-For-Autism-Speaks.aspx]]></guid></item>

<item><title><![CDATA[Solutions@MBAF Implements Cloud Based Microsoft Office And Email For International Law Firm]]></title>  <link><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1927/Solutions%40MBAF-Implements-Cloud-Based-Microsoft-Office-And-E.aspx]]></link><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>MIAMI</strong> (March 7, 2012) - <a href="http://www.satmbaf.com/">Solutions@MBAF</a> was recently tasked with finding a system for private law firm client, Perlman Law International, that would accommodate the firm's need to host in-house applications, provide remote access to personal computers, and incorporate an email service that would deliver high reliability and flexibility to access email boxes using a Blackberry device. </p>
<p>Located in Miami, Perlman Law International is directed by George Perlman, P.A. The flexibility of Mr. Perlman's practice to work with both civil and common law systems has been bolstered for the last 20 years by the support of a satellite office in London to the main office in Miami. Mr. Perlman travels extensively, including regularly to New York and London. When he decided to relocate to a new office in Miami and setup his own IT infrastructure, he sought the help of Solutions@MBAF to recommend and implement the best system for his firm's needs. </p>
<p>"Mr. Perlman's case is very common in that now more than ever business owners and executives are working remotely and traveling, and need secure, reliable and flexible access to emails, records and client documents," said Stuart Rosenberg, president of Solutions@MBAF. "At Solutions@MBAF, we pride ourselves with being a single source for fully integrated, reliable and cost-effective technology solutions that align IT with a company's business goals and objectives. For Perlman Law International, we were able to find a tailored solution that met the client's exact needs while minimizing costs."</p>
<p>In making a recommendation to Mr. Perlman, Solutions@MBAF team members considered the <br />
high upfront cost of setting up a new IT infrastructure. To keep costs down, Solutions recommended that Perlman Law International use Microsoft's cloud service. By using Microsoft's cloud based Office 365. The Solutions@MBAF team could implement a cost effective Small Business Server solution, like Essentials Edition, for Perlman Law International that does not require client access licenses be purchased. In addition, using the email cloud service from Microsoft to handle the firm's emails eliminated the need to expend on a third party application to filter SPAM and protect from viruses coming through emails. The solution was cost-effective because Microsoft's cloud services include all these as part of its Exchange Online package with full Blackberry synchronization at no extra cost.</p>
<p>"It was crucial to me that I revamp my IT system to one that would allow me to conduct my business from anywhere not only from my new home office in Miami, but also when I am in London or New York" said Perlman. "It's great to work with business partners like Solutions@MBAF who have my bottom line in mind and understand my business needs to help me run a more productive practice." </p>
<p><strong>About SOLUTIONS@MBAF</strong><br />
Since its inception in 1997, Solutions@MBAF, LLC has grown to service mid-sized organizations to Fortune 500 companies on a local and national level. Solutions@MBAF is a <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/hk/certpartner/default.mspx">Microsoft Gold Certified Partner</a> that provides Business and Financial Management Solutions that include the Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM, Blackbaud's Financial Edge, Application Development, cloud based Networking and Communications, Business Process Automation, Computer Assurance and Imaging and Document Workflow. Solutions@MBAF provides clients with a single source for fully integrated, reliable and cost-effective technology solutions that align internet technology with a company's business goals and objectives. Its team of highly trained technology and business professionals strive to provide solid technology solutions, infrastructure, well planned information gathering, analysis, reporting systems and unparalleled customer. Solutions@MBAF is an affiliate of Morrison, Brown, Argiz &amp; Farra, LLP (a Top 40 CPA and consulting firm in the United States).</p>]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1927/Solutions%40MBAF-Implements-Cloud-Based-Microsoft-Office-And-E.aspx]]></guid></item>

<item><title><![CDATA[Stuart Rosenberg Appointed To United Way Information Technology Committee]]></title>  <link><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1922/Stuart-Rosenberg-Appointed-To-United-Way-Information-Technol.aspx]]></link><description><![CDATA[<p>MIAMI - March 5, 2012 - <a href="http://www.mbafcpa.com/en/about/partners-directors/stuart-rosenberg.aspx">Stuart Rosenberg</a>, CPA, principal at nationally recognized public accounting firm <a href="http://www.mbafcpa.com/en/">Morrison, Brown, Argiz &amp; Farra, LLC (MBAF)</a>, and president of <a href="http://www.satmbaf.com/">Solutions@MBAF, LLC</a>, was recently appointed to the Information Technology (IT) Committee of <a href="http://www.unitedwaymiami.org/">United Way of Miami-Dade</a>.</p>
<p>The United Way of Miami-Dade is a non-profit organization committed to advancing the common good by providing education and assistance to children, empowering families and individuals to become financially stable and economically independent, and allocating health resources for the community. The IT Committee provides guidance on its information technology needs and requirements.</p>
<p>"Stuart has more than twenty years experience as a certified public accountant advising clients in accounting, business planning and information systems. Applying his considerable experience to help the community is to be commended," said Tony Argiz, chairman and CEO of MBAF. "At MBAF, we are proud to serve our neighborhoods as we would our clients, and such appointments are recognition of his deep knowledge and industry expertise."</p>
<p>Rosenberg holds a Master of Management from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA).</p>
<p>To learn more, please visit <a href="http://www.unitedwaymiami.org/">www.unitedwaymiami.org</a> or <a href="http://www.mbafcpa.com/">www.mbafcpa.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>About MBAF</strong></p>
<p>Morrison, Brown, Argiz &amp; Farra, LLC (MBAF) is one of the nation's Top 40 certified public accounting and advisory firms and the largest Florida-based accounting firm in the state. Ranked for the last 15 years as one of the top 25 performing firms in the country on INSIDE Public Accounting's "<a href="http://insidepublicaccounting.com/pages/inside-public-accounting.php">Best of the Best</a>" list, MBAF provides value-added assurance, domestic and international tax services and management advisory services such as litigation support, business consulting and technology solutions to entrepreneurs, privately-held businesses, wealthy individuals, family groups, private and public corporations, exempt organizations and legal practitioners across a broad range of industries. More than 400 highly-qualified principals and employees serve domestic and international clients in more than 45 states and 44 countries from offices in Miami, New York, Baltimore, Boca Raton, Boulder, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Valhalla and India.</p>]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1922/Stuart-Rosenberg-Appointed-To-United-Way-Information-Technol.aspx]]></guid></item>

<item><title><![CDATA[MBAF ERE Named to Westchester Business Journal Accounting Firm Ranking]]></title>  <link><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1884/MBAF-ERE-Named-to-Westchester-Business-Journal-Accounting-Fi.aspx]]></link><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>NEW YORK &#8211; January 18, 2012</strong>&#8211; The independent, full-service, public accounting and consulting firm <a href="http://www.mbafcpa.com/en/">MBAF ERE LLC</a> was named the eighth largest firm the 2011 <em><a href="http://westfaironline.com/">Westchester Business Journal&#8217;s</a></em> Accounting Firm list. The firm moved up a spot to the eighth position from last year&#8217;s list.</p>
<p>MBAF ERE has a team of more than 400 across the country in Miami, New York City, Baltimore, Boca Raton, Boulder, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Valhalla and an office in India. With a focus on tax and accounting, audit, technology consulting, litigation support, business valuation, fiscal and infrastructure consulting, trusts and estates, and private wealth services, the firm serves clients in the non-profit, technology, healthcare, real estate, sports, and entertainment among other industries. Additionally, the firm offers businesses and individual advisory services, including internal control review, tax consulting for charitable trusts and private foundations, international tax and private client services, estate planning and administration, personal financial planning, appraisal and business valuations, and financial systems consulting services.</p>
<p>&#8220;MBAF ERE is honored to be included in the <em>Westchester Business Journal&#8217;s</em> Accounting Firms list year after year,&#8221; said Ira Rubenstein, principal-in-charge of the New York and Valhalla offices for MBAF. &#8220;Our team of knowledgeable and experienced CPAs works diligently and strategically to better serve our clients and surpass their expectations.&#8221; </p>
<p>This is the fifth year that the firm has been ranked by the publication. Since its inception five years ago, the Accounting Firms list ranks offices in Westchester County by total number of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) employed. The list serves as a point of reference for business leaders, accounting firms and industry observers. </p>
<p>For more information on MBAF ERE, please visit <a href="http://www.mbafcpa.com">www.mbafcpa.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>About MBAF ERE</strong><br />
MBAF-ERE CPAs, LLC, is an independent, full-service, public accounting and consulting firm. With more than 400 principals and staff, the firm services clients from its offices based in Miami, New York City, Baltimore, Boca Raton, Boulder, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Valhalla and India. Our team of knowledgeable and experienced accountants has a hands-on approach to service, implementing strategies to best serve our clients&#8217; needs. The firm&#8217;s core practices consist of tax and accounting, audit, technology consulting, litigation support, business valuation, fiscal and infrastructure consulting, trusts and estates, and private wealth services. In addition, our service offerings extend to non-profit, technology, healthcare, real estate, sports, and entertainment among other industries.&nbsp;We also offer a full complement of advisory services, including internal control review, tax consulting for charitable trusts and private foundations, international tax and private client services, estate planning and administration, personal financial planning, appraisal and business valuations, and financial systems consulting services.</p>]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1884/MBAF-ERE-Named-to-Westchester-Business-Journal-Accounting-Fi.aspx]]></guid></item>

<item><title><![CDATA[Andre N. Chammas Appointed To Development Committee of The United Way Center for Financial Stability]]></title>  <link><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1881/Andre-N-Chammas-Appointed-To-Development-Committee-of-The-Un.aspx]]></link><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>MIAMI &#8212; January  10, 2012 &#8212; </strong><a href="http://www.mbafcpa.com/en/about/partners-directors/andre-chammas.aspx">Andre  N. Chammas</a>, CPA, principal in the Tax and Accounting Department at  nationally recognized public accounting firm <a href="http://www.mbafcpa.com/en/">Morrison,  Brown, Argiz &amp; Farra, LLC (MBAF),</a> was recently appointed to the Development Committee of the <a href="http://www.unitedwaymiami.org/">United Way of Miami-Dade</a> Center for  Financial Stability. The Center for Financial Stability helps working  individuals and families achieve economic success and independence. </p>
<p>The United Way of Miami-Dade created the Center to expand  its work in the area of financial prosperity, particularly in response to the  challenging economy. The Center  provides the tools and resources necessary to help individuals increase and  maximize their income including free tax help. Clients are paired with one of the  Center&#8217;s financial coaches, who customize the services to meet their clients&#8217;  specific financial needs and goals. The Center is housed and operated by <a href="http://sflum.org/%20">South Florida Urban Ministries</a>. </p>
<p> &#8220;Andre has committed  himself to serving with the same zealousness with which he serves the clients at MBAF,&#8221; said Tony  Argiz, chairman and CEO of MBAF. &#8220;At MBAF we are proud of his achievements and  his dedication to the United Way and the community.&#8221;</p>
<p>Chammas has a long history as a civic leader including  being a member of Florida International University President&#8217;s Council, Florida  International University HealthCare Network Board of Directors Finance and  Audit Committee, The Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society &#8211; South Florida Chapter  Board of Trustees Member and Treasurer, and the United Way of Miami-Dade Past  Young Leaders Member.</p>
<p>He holds a Bachelor of Business  Administration in Accounting from St. Thomas University. He is a CPA in the  states of Florida and Georgia as well as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He  is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA),  the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) and the  Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants.</p>
<p>The United Way of Miami-Dade is a non-profit  organization committed to advancing the common good by providing education and  assistance to children, empowering families and individuals to become  financially stable and economically independent and allocating health resources  for the community.</p>
<p align="left">To learn more,  please visit <a href="http://www.unitedwaymiami.org/">www.unitedwaymiami.org</a> or <a href="http://www.mbafcpa.com/">www.mbafcpa.com</a>. <br />
</p>
<p><strong>About </strong><strong>MBAF</strong></p>
<p>Morrison, Brown, Argiz &amp; Farra, LLC (MBAF) is one  of the nation&#8217;s Top 40 certified public accounting and advisory firms and the  largest Florida-based accounting firm in the state. &nbsp; Ranked for the last  15 years as one of the top 25 performing firms in the country on INSIDE Public  Accounting&#8217;s &#8220;<a href="http://insidepublicaccounting.com/pages/inside-public-accounting.php">Best of the Best</a>&#8221; list, MBAF provides value-added assurance, domestic  and international tax services and management advisory services such as  litigation support, business consulting and technology solutions to  entrepreneurs, privately-held businesses, wealthy individuals, family groups,  private and public corporations, exempt organizations and legal practitioners  across a broad range of industries.  More  than 400 highly-qualified principals and employees serve domestic and  international clients in more than 45 states and 44 countries from offices in  Miami, New York, Baltimore, Boca Raton, Boulder, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando,  Valhalla</p>]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1881/Andre-N-Chammas-Appointed-To-Development-Committee-of-The-Un.aspx]]></guid></item>

<item><title><![CDATA[MBAF Adds Eric Lerner to Audit Department]]></title>  <link><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1878/MBAF-Adds-Eric-Lerner-to-Audit-Department.aspx]]></link><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>MIAMI &#8211; January 6, 2012 &#8211; </strong><a href="http://www.mbafcpa.com">MBAF ERE</a> further expanded its audit capabilities by hiring Eric P. Lerner, CPA, as a director in the <a href="http://www.mbafcpa.com/en/practice-areas/assurance.aspx">Audit Department</a>. Lerner will join the firm&#8217;s New York City office.  </p>
<p>Lerner has more than 32 years of experience in the accounting field and is a respected forensic and litigation specialist.  His knowledge encompasses expert witness testimony, accounting arbitrator for final purchase price and related working capital adjustments, calculation of damages, dispute resolution, forensic and fraud investigations, fraudulent conveyances, lost profits analysis, malpractice defense and reconstruction of document records.  </p>
<p>As Director of Quality Control, his responsibilities include final review of all assurance work and being a resource on procedural and assurance issues to MBAF ERE professionals.  The announcement was made by Ira Rubenstein, principal-in-charge of the New York Region.</p>
<p>"Eric brings a wide range of expertise that will help us continue to grow our presence and the services we offer our clients in the New York market," said Ira Rubenstein, principal-in-charge of the New York Region. "MBAF's team of talented professionals constantly strives to provide our clients with unparalleled service and help us exceed our clients&#8217; expectations."</p>
<p>Lerner received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Queens College and is actively involved in several professional organizations, including serving on the forensic and litigation committee of the New York Society of Certified Public Accountants, a member of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.  He is also a charter member of the International Society of Certified Public Accountants.</p>
<p><strong>About MBAF ERE</strong><br />
 MBAF-ERE CPAs, LLC, is an independent, full-service, public accounting and consulting firm. With more than 400 principals and staff, the firm services clients from its offices based in Miami, New York City, Baltimore, Boca Raton, Boulder, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Valhalla and India. Our team of knowledgeable and experienced accountants has a hands-on approach to service, implementing strategies to best serve our clients&#8217; needs. The firm&#8217;s core practices consist of tax and accounting, audit, technology consulting, litigation support, business valuation, fiscal and infrastructure consulting, trusts and estates, and private wealth services. In addition, our service offerings extend to non-profit, technology, healthcare, real estate, sports, and entertainment among other industries. We also offer a full complement of advisory services, including internal control review, tax consulting for charitable trusts and private foundations, international tax and private client services, estate planning and administration, personal financial planning, appraisal and business valuations, and financial systems consulting services.</p>]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1878/MBAF-Adds-Eric-Lerner-to-Audit-Department.aspx]]></guid></item>

<item><title><![CDATA[Diane Walsh Elected to The Association of Accounting Marketing of  New York's Board of Directors]]></title>  <link><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1861/Diane-Walsh-Elected-to-The-Association-of-Accounting-Marketi.aspx]]></link><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Mimai/New York - Dec. 7, 2011 - </strong><a href="http://www.mbafcpa.com/en">MBAF ERE's</a> Marketing Manager, Diane Walsh, was recently elected as secretary of the Board of Directors of the Association of Accounting Marketing, New York Chapter.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.accountingmarketing.org/">Association of Accounting Marketing</a> (AAM) is the only trade association of its kind that provides resources and support to more than 800 CPA and consulting firm marketing and sales professionals, partners, firm administrators, and representatives of businesses who offer products and services to the accounting industry.  The New York Chapter is one of the first AAM chapters to be formed at the local level, and the Board of Directors works closely with the Advisory Board to create chapter programming, recruit strong members, secure sponsorships and generate thought leadership opportunities.</p>
<p>"Diane is a vital member of the MBAF ERE team, and we are pleased that her professional strengths have been recognized by her peers who elected her to the Board of Directors of the Association of Accounting Marketing," said Ira Rubenstein, principal-in-charge of the New York Region. "We encourage our employees to actively participate in civic, professional and charitable organizations in order to extend their influence outside of the office."</p>
<p>Walsh has been in the marketing and communications field for more than a decade, and is responsible for developing and implementing MBAF ERE's marketing efforts. She has been a member of the AAM national organization since 2004. Walsh holds both a Bachelor of Art degree in Communications from Marist College.</p>
<p>For more information on MBAF ERE, please visit <a href="http://www.mbafcpa.com">www.mbafcpa.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>About MBAF ERE</strong><br />
MBAF-ERE CPAs, LLC, is an independent, full-service, public accounting and consulting firm. With more than 400 principals and staff, the firm services clients from its offices based in Miami, New York City, Baltimore, Boca Raton, Boulder, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Valhalla and India. Our team of knowledgeable and experienced accountants has a hands-on approach to service, implementing strategies to best serve our clients' needs. The firm's core practices consist of tax and accounting, audit, technology consulting, litigation support, business valuation, fiscal and infrastructure consulting, trusts and estates, and private wealth services. In addition, our service offerings extend to non-profit, technology, healthcare, real estate, sports, and entertainment among other industries.&nbsp;We also offer a full complement of advisory services, including internal control review, tax consulting for charitable trusts and private foundations, international tax and private client services, estate planning and administration, personal financial planning, appraisal and business valuations, and financial systems consulting services.</p>]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1861/Diane-Walsh-Elected-to-The-Association-of-Accounting-Marketi.aspx]]></guid></item>

<item><title><![CDATA[Alexander Binelo Appointed to The United Way Of Miami-Dade's Audit Committee]]></title>  <link><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1848/Alexander-Binelo-Appointed-to-The-United-Way-Of-Miami-Dade-s.aspx]]></link><description><![CDATA[<p>MIAMI - November 8, 2011 - Alexander Binelo, CPA and senior manager in the <a href="http://www.mbafcpa.com/en/practice-areas/assurance.aspx">Audit Department</a> at the nationally recognized public accounting firm Morrison, Brown, Argiz &amp; Farra, LLC <a href="http://www.mbafcpa.com/">(MBAF)</a>, recently joined the Audit Committee of the United Way of Miami-Dade.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.unitedwaymiami.org/">United Way of Miami-Dade</a> is a non-profit organization committed to advancing the common good by providing education and assistance to children, empowering families and individuals to become financially stable and economically independent and allocating health resources for the community. The Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing financial materials from partner agencies, as well as monitoring agencies undergoing financial difficulties and providing guidance as these agencies develop strategies to address financial issues.</p>
<p>"Alex continues to grow in his role in aiding our community, and we commend him on joining the United Way of Miami-Dade's Audit Committee," said Tony Argiz, Chairman and CEO of MBAF. "We are proud of the many ways MBAF employees give back to various charities, and appreciate the vigor they not only bring to serving their clients, but also to these worthy organizations." </p>
<p>Binelo brings more than seven years of experience to MBAF, and focuses his efforts at the firm in the audits of retail and wholesale organizations, healthcare companies including Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO's) and various brokers/dealers. </p>
<p>Binelo is a member of the American Institute of Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Accountants, and serves on the board of the Family Resource Center of South Florida. He holds both a Bachelor of Accounting degree and Master of Science degree in Taxation from Florida International University.</p>
<p><strong>About MBAF</strong><br />
Morrison, Brown, Argiz &amp; Farra, LLC (MBAF) is one of the nation's Top 40 certified public accounting and advisory firms and the largest Florida-based accounting firm in the state. Ranked for the last 15 years as one of the top 25 performing firms in the country on INSIDE Public Accounting's "<a href="http://insidepublicaccounting.com/pages/inside-public-accounting.php">Best of the Best</a>" list, MBAF provides value-added assurance, domestic and international tax services and management advisory services such as litigation support, business consulting and technology solutions to entrepreneurs, privately-held businesses, wealthy individuals, family groups, private and public corporations, exempt organizations and legal practitioners across a broad range of industries. More than 400 highly-qualified principals and employees serve domestic and international clients in more than 45 states and 44 countries from offices in Miami, New York, Baltimore, Boca Raton, Boulder, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Valhalla and India.</p>]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1848/Alexander-Binelo-Appointed-to-The-United-Way-Of-Miami-Dade-s.aspx]]></guid></item>

<item><title><![CDATA[United Way of Miami-Dade Honors MBAF CEO with Tocqueville Award for Outstanding Philanthropy]]></title>  <link><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1833/United-Way-of-Miami-Dade-Honors-MBAF-CEO-with-Tocqueville-Aw.aspx]]></link><description><![CDATA[<p align="left"><strong>MIAMI &#8211; October 31,  2011 &#8212;</strong> <a href="http://www.mbafcpa.com/en/about/partners-directors/tony-argiz.aspx">Tony  Argiz</a>, Chairman and CEO of the nationally recognized public accounting firm <a href="http://www.mbafcpa.com/en/">Morrison, Brown, Argiz &amp; Farra, LLC  (MBAF)</a>, was recently honored alongside his wife Conchi Argiz with the United Way of Miami-Dade's Tocqueville Award for Outstanding Philanthropy.  Argiz has served as the United Way of  Miami-Dade's past chairman of the board and past campaign chair. </p>
<p>United Way of  Miami-Dade Tocqueville Society members are individuals and families who  contribute at least $10,000 a year to better the community through United Way.  Last year alone, the 657-member United Way  Tocqueville Society contributed nearly $17 million dollars to better the  community through United Way. The society was named after Alexis de  Tocqueville, a French immigrant who wrote extensively about the unique spirit  of voluntarism he witnessed in America during the 1800's.  The award is presented annually to individuals  who have rendered outstanding service as a volunteer, demonstrated sustained  philanthropy and inspired others to do likewise.</p>
<p align="left">"I learned the  importance of giving at an early age. I got involved with the United Way nearly  20 years ago," said Argiz. "They do so much for the community on such a broad  spectrum, and I truly believe in the work they do and how they impact people's  lives."</p>
<p>Argiz received the  award during the<strong> </strong>United Way Tocqueville Grand Reception  at the Coral Gables Estates home of Constance and Mike Fernandez in front of  more than 350 of Miami's most generous givers.   Unique to this year, United Way Worldwide hosted its annual Million  Dollar Roundtable weekend in Miami, and 20 philanthropic couples from around  the country, leaders in their own communities and respective fields of  business, were also in attendance.</p>
<p> Argiz has been recognized as a community and  business leader with various awards including one of the "Top Five Most  Admired Peers" by <em>INSIDE Public Accounting  100, </em>2011 Alumni of the Year by FIU's School of Accounting, the Neal J.  Menachem Memorial Award by the Miami-Dade/Broward County State of Israel Bonds  and the Miami Coalition of Christians and Jews Silver Medallion Humanitarian  Award.  He has also been recognized with  the Top CPAs in Litigation Support, Key Partners in Litigation Support Award,  Hispanic Heritage Award, Business of the Year Award, Ultimate CEO and  Excellence in Accounting for Litigation Support, to name a few.</p>
<p> Argiz  is also active in other civic and key industry organizations including serving  as past president and chair of the Orange Bowl Committee, past chairman of the  Miami Dade College Foundation, past chairman of the Council of 100 at Florida  International University, Executive Committee member of The Beacon Council,  chair of the Board of Trustees at Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, and board  member of AvMed Health Plans.  He has  served on the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Nominations Committee, on the  governing body of the AICPA's Council and on the PCP Executive Committee and  its Technical Issues Committee.  In 1986,  Tony was appointed to Florida's Board of Accountancy and was then elected to  chair the board and chaired its Probable Cause Panel as well. He currently  serves on the Executive Committee of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.</p>
<p>Conchi  is involved with <a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;cd=1&amp;sqi=2&amp;ved=0CCkQFjAA&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.belenjesuit.org%2F&amp;ei=d6-VTumuNoS2tweZ64n5Bg&amp;usg=AFQjCNGGq2xGMxOQRBfu2F9gCnUfadj8TQ">Belen Jesuit  Preparatory School</a> and Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart.  She is also a member of Junior League of Greater  Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital's Golden Angels. Both husband and wife are  members of the Tocqueville Society.</p>
<p><strong>About </strong><strong>MBAF</strong><br />
  Morrison,  Brown, Argiz &amp; Farra, LLC is one of the nation's Top 40 certified public  accounting and advisory firms and the largest Florida-based accounting firm in  the state. &nbsp; Ranked for the last 15 years as one of the top 25 performing  firms in the country on INSIDE Public Accounting's "<a href="http://insidepublicaccounting.com/pages/inside-public-accounting.php">Best of the Best</a>" list, MBAF provides  value-added assurance, domestic and international tax services and management  advisory services such as litigation support, business consulting and  technology solutions to entrepreneurs, privately-held businesses, wealthy individuals,  family groups, private and public corporations, exempt organizations and legal  practitioners across a broad range of industries.  More than 400 highly-qualified principals and  employees serve domestic and international clients in more than 45 states and  44 countries from offices in Miami, New York, Baltimore, Boca Raton, Boulder,  Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Valhalla and India.</p>
<p><strong>About United Way of Miami-Dade</strong> <br />
  For  90 years, United Way of Miami-Dade has been an innovative force in the community with a long and successful track  record of responding to emerging needs and transforming people's lives. Today  our work is focused on education, financial stability and health&#8212;the building  blocks of a good life.&nbsp; We invest in quality programs, advocate for better  policies, engage people in the community and generate resources.&nbsp; To learn  more, give, advocate or volunteer, visit <a href="http://www.unitedwaymiami.org/">www.unitedwaymiami.org</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/UnitedWayMiami">www.facebook.com/UnitedWayMiami</a> or <a href="http://www.twitter.com/UnitedWayMiami">www.twitter.com/UnitedWayMiami</a>. </p>]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.mbafcpa.com/pressrelease/1833/United-Way-of-Miami-Dade-Honors-MBAF-CEO-with-Tocqueville-Aw.aspx]]></guid></item>

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