CALIFORNIA

KPMG LLP celebrated its 50^th anniversary in San Diego, marking the 1961 acquisition by predecessor firm Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. of major local firm Everts & Esenoff. KPMG San Diego serves clients in the life sciences, biotechnology, consumer markets, real estate, telecommunications, technology, and software industries within the San Diego area.

ILLINOIS

Grant Thornton LLP, Chicago, was chosen to assist the Office of Mortgage Settlement Oversight in the national mortgage settlement. The firm will assist with overseeing the $25 billion settlement that involves five of the nation’s largest banks as well as the U.S. government. Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP, Chicago, was also selected to assist on the settlement.

MARYLAND

Reznick Group, Baltimore, raised $14,000 during its 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Rocky Point Golf Course in Towson, Md. More than 120 participants donated to The Anderson Children Education Fund.

NEW JERSEY

EisnerAmper Wealth Management & Corporate Benefits LLC, Bridgewater, has been selected as one of the top financial advisory practices in the U.S. by the NABCAP.

NEW YORK

UHY Advisors Inc., New York, formed a partnership with CFO Alliance to address the needs of middle-market company executives who are looking for new ways to support corporate decision-making against the backdrop of unsettled market conditions.

OKLAHOMA

Eide Bailly LLP, Norman, taught business owners how the new health care reform act will affect their organization. Earlier this week, partner Kelley Grace conducted a free educational workshop about health insurance options for business owners at the firm’s Norman office.

PANAMA

UHY Botello & Marquez, Panama City, is now an official member of the international accountancy network of UHY LLP.  

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