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Paul Seach, Public Relations Associate
NYSSCPA
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NEW YORK, May 2, 2006 – The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) will present Alex Ampadu, CPA an Assistant Professor for the State University of New York, Buffalo with its Dr. Emmanuel Saxe Outstanding CPA in Education Award at the Society’s 109th Annual Election Meeting and Dinner at the Marriott Marquis in New York City on May 18th. The Dr. Emanuel Saxe Outstanding CPA in Education Award highlights outstanding service and professional development in accounting education.

“Over many years I continue to observe his strong commitment and dedication in the academia community to the advancement of higher education,” said Debbie A. Cutler, CPA, a member of the Society’s Board of Directors who nominated him for the award. “I have observed him interact with students at many social events and have heard only glowing praise from the University of Buffalo students about his teaching abilities and dedication to helping students achieve their goals.”

Ampadu, who joined the Society in 1981, currently serves on the Promoting CPA Careers committee, the Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession (COAP) Buffalo Advisory Board and the Society’s Foundation for Accounting Education’s Campus Ambassador Committee, which promote the benefits of the Society including its scholarships and membership. He also served on the Higher Education committee and was the chair for the Minority Group Recruitment & Equal Opportunity committee.

Ampadu is the founder and faculty advisor for the Minority Management Society (MMS) and the developer and director of the endorsed internal auditing program – one of only 40 such programs in the world. He developed courses such as “Principles and Practices in Internal Auditing” and “Information Systems Audit.” He serves on the National Board of Directors for Beta Alpha Psi and is a national instructor for KPMG experienced professionals.

He is the recipient of multiple awards including Outstanding Faculty Advisor award, the Presidential Award for Service to Beta Alpha Psi, and the Milton Plesur Award for Excellence in Teaching, and the School of Management Teacher of the Year.

He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Ghana and and a Masters in Business Administration from Rochester Institute of Technology.

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.