Nicki Wright Receives Certified Public Accountant License

AUBURN, N.Y., July 31, 2002 - Nicki Wright, staff accountant at Fagliarone Group CPA's, received her 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.

AUBURN, N.Y., July 31, 2002 - Nicki Wright, staff accountant at Fagliarone Group CPA's, received her 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.

   Nicki Wright, CPA, performs audits, reviews and compilations for a variety of business and nonprofit clients. She also has experience with bookkeeping and tax preparation for individuals and corporations. Prior to joining the firm in 2000, she worked for 20 years in financial positions at local accounting firms, the YMCA-WEIU and Dominion Land Planning. An Auburn resident, Wright graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego and LeMoyne College. She was a member of the Women in Business Network and has volunteered or served on committees for the following local races: The Great Race, Owasco Flyer, Labor Day Classic, Big John Memorial Classic, Christmas Elf and Auburn Downtown Mile.

   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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