Scott G. Price to Serve as the 2012-2013 Chair of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants


Tampa, FL (PRWEB) June 27, 2012

The FICPA is proud to welcome Scott as Chair, said Deborah Curry, FICPA President. Scott brings a wealth of experience in accounting, financial management, and regulatory policy matters. His knowledge and experience will be a valuable asset and significantly aid the Boards deliberations and strategic planning.

Price began his career with the Tampa office of Arthur Andersen LLP (Arthur Andersen), where he quickly became a firm-wide resource regarding SAS 70 audits. His clients at Arthur Andersen included telecommunications, financial-services and data-center companies. Price left Arthur Andersen in 2002 to form SAS 70 Solutions Inc., the first CPA firm to focus solely on performing SAS 70 audits. He served as president of the firm from 2002 to 2009. In 2009, he joined A-lign CPAs to broaden his services by providing cost-effective compliance solutions to companies across the globe. Price has performed more than 850 SAS 70/SSAE 16 audits and is widely recognized as the most experienced SAS 70/SSAE 16 auditor in the world.

Price, who joined the FICPA in 1998, is serving his seventh term on the Board of Governors and his fourth term on the Executive Committee. He has held chair and vice chair positions on several committees and has served on a number of sections and task forces.

Among his accomplishments, Price was a member of the inaugural class of the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Top 30 business leaders under age 30; the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Top 40 business leaders under age 40; and the CPA Technology Advisor’s 40 Under 40 influential CPAs in information technology. In addition to these roles, Price has served several terms on the Hillsborough County and West Central Florida Board for Junior Achievement.

“I am deeply honored to be appointed Chair of the FICPA and I look forward to working with the exceptionally talented individuals on both the Board and Management team, Price said. As a team, we will continue to work to fulfill FICPAs missions to continue to strengthen the CPA profession.

Price has served several terms on the Hillsborough County and West Central Florida Board for Junior Achievement. He attended Florida State University where he received a bachelors degree in Accounting and a Masters degree in Taxation. In addition to his CPA, Price holds several additional nationally recognized certifications. He lives in Tampa with his two children, Brooks and Adriana.







Gibbs & Soell Establishes Joint Venture To Better Serve European Clients

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 04, 2012

Independent business communications firm Gibbs & Soell, Inc. has expanded its European capabilities through a joint venture with int/ext Communications AG in Basel, Switzerland. The joint venture encompasses Gibbs & Soells existing operations in Zurich and dramatically strengthens the firms depth and breadth in the region.

Weve worked with int/ext Communications under our Public Relations Organisation International partnership and as we looked at our need to develop a stronger foothold in Switzerland, it was the perfect opportunity to align more closely with their team, said Luke Lambert, Gibbs & Soell president and CEO.

The JV structure provides our clients the perfect combination of local expertise and connections that int/ext Communications has in Switzerland with the deep market understanding and business communications expertise that clients expect from Gibbs & Soell.

About int/ext

Founded in 1993, int/ext Communications (http://www.int-ext.com) provides a range of internal and external communications services to clients in industrial products, healthcare, technology, and logistics/transportation markets, as well as non-profit and government sectors. The firm supports national and international clients with strategic counsel as well as with planning and realization of superior projects. int/ext Communications is CMS II (Consultancy Management Standards II) certified. It is a leading Swiss consultancy, with broad expertise in corporate and marketing communications, issues and crisis management, and quality improvement and change management programs.

About Gibbs & Soell

Gibbs & Soell is an independent business communications firm that was founded in 1971. Headquartered in New York, Gibbs & Soell has offices in Chicago, Raleigh, N.C., and Basel, Switzerland. The firms global network extends across nearly 40 countries through its Public Relations Organisation International partnership. Employing a blend of business and communications strategy, Gibbs & Soell is a trusted adviser to corporations, organizations and brands seeking to engage consumer and professional audiences along the entire value chain. Gibbs & Soell offers communications expertise in business consulting, consumer marketing, employee engagement and sustainability consulting for the advanced manufacturing, agribusiness and food, home and building, and professional services markets. The firm provides custom programs and solutions to enhance reputation, market products, engage employees, build brands and improve sales. For more information, please visit http://www.gibbs-soell.com.