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John M. DelGrego, CPA, ASA, CVA authored "Challenging Issues in Estate, Gift Tax Valuations" published in the Connecticut Law Tribune on January 23, 2012. Click here to read the full article.

As of November 1, 2011, Thomas J. Valentino, CPA has joined our firm as a Principal in our accounting and taxation department. Tom brings more than 31 years of public accounting experience to the firm. For the past 10 years, Tom has served as President of Valentino & Company, P.C., providing accounting, tax, management consulting, and other business services to a variety of organizations.

In addition, Tom's wife, Diane S. Valentino, CPA, has joined our firm as a Senior Accountant in our accounting and taxation department.

Kenneth J. Pia, Jr., CPA, ABV, ASA, MCBA co-authored "ESOP as a Liquidity Structure Using the S Corp vs. C Corp Structure" published in Financier Worldwide in November 2011.

Kenneth J. Pia, Jr., CPA, ABV, ASA, MCBA spoke to a group of bankers on the topic of "Understanding Business Valuation" in Wilmington, DE in October 2011.

In October 2011, Kenneth J. Pia, Jr., CPA, ABV, ASA, MCBA was a speaker at a seminar sponsored by the New York State Bar Association on “The Sale of Stock in a Closely-Held Business to an ESOP.”

In October 2011, Kenneth J. Pia, Jr., CPA, ABV, ASA, MCBA spoke on the topic of "Wicked Good Valuations after September 15, 2008" at the New England Chapter of the ESOP Association Annual Fall Conference in South Portland, ME

Joseph A. DeCusati, CPA, ASA, CFE and Elizabeth I. Tylawksy, MSAT, Esq. authored "Economic Damages: Capturing the Full Value of Injury" published in the Connecticut Law Tribune on October 17, 2011. Click here to read the full article.

Michele A. Spence, CPA was quoted in "Money Talks: Teach Children Early About Money" in the New Haven Register on October 16, 2011.

In October 2011, Mark I. Harrison, CPA, ABV, CFF, Esq. spoke at the Institute of Divorce Financial Analysts USA Divorce Financial Topics Workshop in San Antonio, TX on "Forensic Engagements in Divorce."

Kenneth J. Pia, Jr., CPA, ABV, ASA, MCBA spoke to a group of bankers on the topic of "Understanding Business Valuation" in Atlanta, GA in September 2011.

In September 2011, Kenneth J. Pia, Jr., CPA, ABV, ASA, MCBA spoke at the Ninth Annual Conference of the Association of Divorce Financial Planners in Rye Brook, NY on the topic of "Integration of the Value of a Privately Held Business in the Divorce Process."

In September 2011, John M. DelGrego, CPA, ASA, CVA spoke on the topic of Electronic Medical Records & Practice Valuation at a seminar in New Haven, CT.

David J. Peer, ASA, MBA has earned the Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) designation from the American Society of Appraisers.

Elizabeth I. Tylawsky, MSAT, Esq. was formally admitted as a member of the Connecticut Bar in September 2011.

In September 2011, Kenneth J. Pia, Jr., CPA, ABV, ASA, MCBA spoke at the New England Chapter of The ESOP Association's Internal Trustee Workshop in Cromwell, CT on the topic of the valuation process.

Meyers, Harrison & Pia, LLC has been voted the Best Accounting Firm, Best Valuation Services, and Best Forensic Accounting by the Connecticut legal community in the Connecticut Law Tribune's 2011 readers' poll. In addition, Mark I. Harrison, CPA, ABV, CFF, Esq. and Kenneth J. Pia, Jr., CPA, ABV, ASA, MCBA have been voted the top two Expert Witnesses in Connecticut.

In August 2011, Matthew D. O'Donnell, MSAT joined our firm's accounting and taxation department as a staff accountant.

Charles E. Strickland III, ASA, CFE and Elizabeth I. Tylawksy, JD, MSAT authored "Appearances Are Everything: Finding Hidden Income" published in the Connecticut Law Tribune on August 15, 2011. Click here to read the full article.

In August 2011, Kenneth J. Pia, Jr., CPA, ABV, ASA, MCBA instructed the American Society of Appraisers' BV201 course, Introduction to Business Valuation, Part 1 in Washington, DC.

Kenneth J. Pia, Jr., CPA, ABV, ASA, MCBA spoke to a group of bankers on the topic of "Understanding Business Valuation" in Quincy, IL in June 2011.

Meyers, Harrison & Pia, LLC is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in New York City. The new location, at 250 Park Avenue, will allow the firm to more strategically service its expanding New York metro client base. Click here to read the full press release.

In June 2011, Mark I. Harrison, CPA, ABV, CFF, Esq. spoke at the Institute of Divorce Financial Analysts' National Conference in Denver, CO on the topic of business valuations and hedge fund and private equity valuations.

Elizabeth I. Tylawsky, JD, MSAT has passed the Connecticut Bar Exam.

In June 2011, Daniel T. Stark and Nicholas Oldack joined our firm as members of our business valuation and litigation assistance team.

Michele A. Spence, CPA and Joseph A. DeCusati, CPA, ASA, CFE spoke to a group of 12th grade students studying accounting and ethics at Hill Regional Career High School in New Haven, CT on May 11, 2011, about real life cases of fraud such as check kiting, embezzlement, ponzi schemes, and tax evasion.

Kenneth J. Pia, Jr., CPA, ABV, ASA, MCBA has earned the Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) designation from the Institute of Business Appraisers.

Michele A. Spence, CPA has been appointed to the Audit Task Force of the Agency on Aging of South Central CT. In this volunteer position, Michele will assist the Board of Directors in its oversight responsibilities with respect to the external reporting audit and its implementation.

Mark I. Harrison, CPA, ABV, CFF, Esq. was quoted in "Use 2010 Tax Documents to Help Plan This Year" in the New Haven Register on April 17, 2011.

John M. DelGrego, CPA, ASA, CVA spoke to a group of insurance agents in Stratford, CT on "Key Elements of a Buy-Sell Agreement" in April 2011.

Mark I. Harrison, CPA, ABV, CFF, Esq. spoke at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York, NY on the topic of business valuation in divorce in March 2011.

In March 2011, Kenneth J. Pia, Jr., CPA, ABV, ASA, CBA spoke to a group of bankers in New Haven, CT on "The ABCs of ESOPs: A Tax-Favored Strategy for Business Owners."

Elizabeth I. Tylawsky, JD, MSAT authored "Underreporting Income has Far-Reaching Efforts" published in the Connecticut Law Tribune on February 21, 2011. Click here to read the full article.

On January 20, 2011, Kenneth J. Pia, Jr., CPA, ABV, ASA, CBA spoke to a group of attorneys in Hackensack, NJ on "The ABCs of ESOPs: A Tax-Favored Strategy for Business Owners."

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