Spring 2007 issue of Horizons

knowledge. commitment. value. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND BUSINESS CONSULTANTS

Other business of note… Rich Caturano was introduced as the new president of Baker Tilly USA and he provided the assembly with a presentation of the U.S. strategic plan. John Herber (RubinBrown) and Mike Wolff (Eisner) presented different strategies on how firms can build a more diverse workforce of women and other minorities. Finally, Ida Abbott, with expertise in work/life issues, offered thoughts on addressing increased demand for work flexibility at all levels within accounting firms today. To date, Baker Tilly International is the eighth largest accounting and consulting network in the world, with 126 firms representing 93 nations and annual billings exceeding $2.3 billion. New members to Baker Tilly International include Accuity LLP, based in Hawaii.

Questions? Contact:

Jim Castellano, CPA Chairman RubinBrown 314-290-3300 james.castellano@rubinbrown.com

...it is the reason US wages continue to grow despite

the decline in manufacturing employment...

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