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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 Andrew Eassa, CPA of Firley, Moran, Freer & Eassa with its Arthur J. Dixon Public Service Award on Thursday, May 18th at the Society’s 109th Annual Election Meeting and Dinner at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.. The Arthur J. Dixon Public Service Award recognizes CPAs who have distinguished themselves in community, charitable or civic activities on an ongoing basis.

“Andy deserves the award based on his many contributions to the organizations he has served,” said Lauren Kincaid, CPA who nominated him for the award. “I have worked with Andy for the past 19 years and feel that the sacrifices he has made in order to be involved in many community organizations and participating on the boards of various charitable organizations far exceeds what most individuals are willing to make.”

Eassa joined the Society in 1976. Currently, he is a member of the Professional Liability Insurance Committee and served three years as the Chair for the Syracuse Public Relations Committee. A former Syracuse Board of Directors Representative, Eassa also served on the Syracuse Chapter Executive Committee and the Society’s Foundation for Accounting Education Scholarship Awards Committee.

Eassa is currently the President and board member for the Elmcrest Children’s Center. Eassa is also a board member for the Community General Hospital Foundation, as well as serving on its finance committee. Eassa is the Assistant Treasurer and Board Member for the Child Welfare League of America.

He served as a treasurer and board member for 10 years with the National Kidney Foundation of Central New York and as Chairman from 1989-1993 on the Mayor’s Cable TV Advisory Commission City of Syracuse.

Eassa has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Niagara University.

He and his wife, Deborah have three sons, Frank, Chris and Dan.

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.