Spring 2010 issue of Horizons

Awards and Announcements

Raise Your Expectations CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND BUSINESS CONSULTANTS

AWARDS

The Media Financial Management Association has named Larry Rubin, CPA, partner-in-charge of RubinBrown’s Media and Entertainment Services Group, one of its People to Watch for 2010. In its publication, The Financial Manager, the organization recognized individuals across

Rubin was one of six professionals featured in the magazine’s January 2010 issue, where he was honored for his leadership of RubinBrown’s newly developed Media and Entertainment Services Group. This group services a number of television and radio companies, publishers, cable companies and entertainers. In addition to accounting, auditing, tax and consulting services, the group also provides wealth management, valuation and litigation support services. The group includes more than 15 team members, working with clients across a broad range of media and entertainment entities.

the nation who have made significant accomplishments in rebuilding the financial structure of media companies.

Announcements

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants has named Fred Kostecki, CPA, to its Professional Ethics Executive Committee for 2009-2010. In this role, Kostecki works with the senior technical committee to interpret and enforce the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.

RubinBrown has named Chip Harris, CPA, partner-in-charge of its Benefit Plan Audit Group. Harris has worked in the Benefit Plan Audit Group for several years and was instrumental in building the practice in Kansas City. He oversees client service and overall management

His responsibilities include standard-setting, case investigation and other enforcement matters. Kostecki has served at RubinBrown for more than seven years, currently as partner-in-charge of RubinBrown’s Assurance Services Group.

of the group for both the St. Louis and Kansas City offices. Harris has more than 13 years of experience in accounting, having previously worked for Baker Tilly Limited in the British Virgin Islands.

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