Spring 2011 issue of Horizons

RubinBrown Gears Up to Serve Growing Life Sciences Industry

RubinBrown recently formed a dedicated group to serve the vibrant and growing life sciences industry.

The RubinBrown Life Sciences Industry Group works with local, national and international companies to help improve their financial position and provide superior accounting and tax services, including companies working in:

Kansas City Business Journal recently reported that life sciences companies have raised record levels of venture capital money in 2010, bringing in about $9 billion, compared with $4 billion in 2009. The global industry saw $148 billion in disclosed merger-and-acquisition activity and an additional $63 billion in partnerships created during 2010. In addition, RubinBrown has experienced an increase in the number of clients in the life sciences industry and is dedicating professionals and resources to assist organizations in this growing sector.

• Animal health and nutrition • Plant science and technology • Medical devices • Pharmaceuticals and human health • Renewable energy

RubinBrown has noted there are several reasons to concentrate on the life sciences industry. The

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