Robert H. Hillick, CPA, Elected Member of The Institute of Internal Auditors

SYRACUSE, N.Y., December 12, 2002 -- Robert H. Hillick, CPA, an Audit Manager with Fagliarone Group CPAs, PC, was recently elected a member of The Institute of Internal Auditors.

SYRACUSE, N.Y., December 12, 2002 -- Robert H. Hillick, CPA, an Audit Manager with Fagliarone Group CPAs, PC, was recently elected a member of The Institute of Internal Auditors.

The Institute of Internal Auditors is an international professional organization that provides certification, education, research and technical guidance for members. The organization also serves as the profession's watchdog and resource on significant auditing issues around the world.

   Hillick, an audit manager at Fagliarone Group CPAs, P.C., is responsible for managing internal and external audits for several of the firm's financial institution clients. He is also involved in business consulting engagements with his clients. Hillick, a graduate of LeMoyne College, resides in Fulton, NY.

Fagliarone Group CPAs, P.C., an Independent Member of the BDO Seidman Alliance, 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 both 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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