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Press Release: MBK Announces Promotion of James Krupienski,CPA

Jan 21, 2011

Holyoke MA, Jan. 21, 2011–  Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. is pleased to announce that James T. Krupienski, CPA, MSA has been promoted to Senior Manager in the Audit and Accounting Division of the firm.  In his role, Jim will be a key contributor in two distinct niches within the firm:  A member of MBK’s health care niche, Jim works with an array of medical and dental groups in western Massachusetts and Connecticut, providing accounting and consultative services.  He also brings ten years experience to the firm’s employee benefits division, providing a strong focus on compliance audits and employee benefit-related consultative services.  James Barrett, MBK’s Managing Partner, recently commented, “Over the years, Jim has demonstrated strong leadership qualities and a true commitment to client service.  He is an excellent addition to our senior management team.”

Jim earned both his BSBA in Accounting and a Masters of Science in Accountancy (MSA) from Stonehill College.  He began his career in public accounting in 2001 when he joined PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP.  After a short period working for an investment management firm, Jim returned to public accounting, joining Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. in 2004.  In addition to his client service responsibilities, Jim has authored numerous articles that have been published in The Healthcare News and Business West and has been a speaker on behalf of the firm, on topics related to employee benefits audits.  Jim’s charitable activities include his perennial work as a Team Captain for the Rays of Hope Walk fundraiser, and as a member of Mercy Hospital’s Catch the Spirit fundraising committee.  In 2010, Jim was named one of Business West’s Forty Under 40 recipients. 

About Meyers Brothers Kalicka: Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. is the largest independently owned and operated CPA firm based in Western Massachusetts.  Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. provides business strategy expertise, as well as tax and accounting services, to closely held businesses and high net worth individuals.  MBK’s clients encompass numerous industries with concentrations in real estate, construction, the not-for-profit sector, health care advisory services and wealth management services. 

Contact:

Brenda Olesuk

Phone: 413-322-3498

Fax: 413-322-3364

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