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

NEW YORK, NY, December 8, 2004 – The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) invites journalists to attend its free three-part series on Understanding Financial Statements. The Basic Course starts on January 18th. The Intermediate Course follows on January 25th and the Advanced Course on February 1st. All classes start at 8:30 am and are held at the Society’s Office, 3 Park Avenue, 19th Floor. Journalists completing all three sessions will receive a certificate from the Society.

For further information and reservations, contact 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 Ave., New York, NY 10016. To learn more about the Society call 800-633-6320 or visit the Society’s website at www.nysscpa.org.