James N. D'Imperio Receives Certified Public Accountant License

SYRACUSE, N.Y., June 26, 2002 - James N. D'Imperio, audit supervisor at Fagliarone Group CPA's, received his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation from the New York State Division of Professional Licensing Services. New York State requires that applicants graduate with a four-year degree in accounting, pass all four written parts of the Certified Public Accounting exam and demonstrate two years of experience in public accounting.

SYRACUSE, N.Y., June 26, 2002 - James N. D'Imperio, audit supervisor at Fagliarone Group CPA's, received his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation from the New York State Division of Professional Licensing Services. New York State requires that applicants graduate with a four-year degree in accounting, pass all four written parts of the Certified Public Accounting exam and demonstrate two years of experience in public accounting.

   James N. D'Imperio, CPA, supervises accounting and auditing service engagements, including audits of financial statements and review of internal controls. His clients include financial institutions, such as banks, credit unions and securities broker dealers. Prior to joining the firm in 2001, D'Imperio worked for six years at other public accounting firms. A Liverpool resident, D'Imperio is a State University of New York at Oswego graduate.

   Fagliarone Group CPA's is a regional Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm with offices in Syracuse, Auburn, Utica and Oswego. Established in 1972, the firm specializes in a wide range of financial services for businesses and individuals, including tax planning and preparation, auditing and financial planning services. The firm has over 50 professionals on staff.

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