Top Speakers Highlight New York CPA Business & Technology Show

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

NEW YORK, NY, May 5, 2008 – Tracy Byrnes from Fox Business News and Mike Minto, an IRS special agent are two of the featured speakers at the 29th Annual New York CPA Business & Technology Show & Conference on May 14 and 15 at the New York Hilton Hotel. These speakers will discuss how technology has had a direct effect on the volatility of the stock market and money laundering and the use of anabolic steroids in sports.

Hosted by the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) and its Foundation for Accounting Education (FAE) the Show is the largest annual meeting of CPAs and accounting and business executives in New York State, and features an exhibit floor with companies in the information technology, computer services, banking, publishing and insurance fields.

Attendees can earn continuing professional educational credits with 16 sessions covering technology, tax, auditing and ethics topics. These 100 minute sessions offer two CPE credits each on topics such as The SET Tax, a single rate tax simplification proposal; Is Technology Sinking Your Practice?; The CPA’s Role in Charitable Planning; Using Recognition to Drive Employee Retention and Productivity and an Accounting Software Shootout Panel.

More details for both attendees and companies interested in exhibit space can be found by visiting the show’s website at www.nycpashow.com or calling 800-537-3635.

About the NYSSCPA

Representing 29,000 CPAs, the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) is the oldest 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.