Contact:
Lois Whitehead, Public Relations Manager
212-719-8405
lwhithead@nysscpa.org

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, October 19, 2005 – The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants has announced its annual Excellence in Financial Journalism Award competition to recognize reporters from the national and local media who contribute to a better understanding of business topics. The Society presents awards in print, radio, television, wire service and electronic media published or broadcast between January 1 and December 31, 2005. Deadline for entries is February 1, 2006.

An application for the Excellence in Financial Journalism Award can be obtained at the Society’s website, www.nysscpa.org in the Press Room. Questions regarding the Award may be directed to Lois Whitehead, NYSSCPA Public Relations Manager at 212-719-8405 or lwhitehead@nysscpa.org.

About the NYSSCPA

Representing 30,000 CPAs, the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) is the oldest and largest state accounting organization in the nation. Incorporated in 1897, the Society is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to establish and maintain high standards of integrity, honor, and character among certified public accountants. Its members are CPAs working in public practice, industry, government and education in a state that serves as the home of Wall Street and major financial institutions.

The New York State Society of CPAs is located at 3 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016.. To learn more about the Society call 800-633-6320 or visit the Society’s website at www.nysscpa.org.