ARM Announces New Shareholder and Expands Service Offering

Columbus, Ohio – July 1, 2008- Ary Roepcke Mulchaey, P.C. today announced Susan A. Moussi, CPA, CFP, CDFA will be joining the Central, Ohio based accounting firm as a shareholder effective July 1, 2008.  "Susan brings to us an incredible wealth of knowledge and extensive background that will assist in meeting all of our client’s comprehensive needs," stated Eric Mulchaey. She has over 20 years in the business.  Prior to joining the firm Susan ran her own successful private practice.  Her service extends to individual income tax preparation & planning, business tax preparation & planning, divorce financial planning and analysis and financial consulting. Her expertise is in servicing clients going through a divorce or dissolution.  "When an individual is going through this difficult time they need guidance in their financial planning and Susan has the expertise to assist," said Mulchaey.  She has been involved in over 150 related cases and has advised on how to divide assets and liabilities, as well as the pro’s and con’s of different settlement proposals. People don't realize that their CPA can be just as essential as their attorney when filing for a divorce or dissolution.  This can mean determining tax consequences of financial planning and settlement decisions, providing a review of net worth, future cash flow, needs and sources of income, long and short term goals, how to split retirement plans, how to allocate dependency exemptions for children, budgeting, expert testimony and more.  "Susan has been trained extensively to aid with all of these issues," Mulchaey added. Susan's expertise isn't limited to her work experience.  She also has the educational training to give her an edge in the field.  She has had training in collaborative team training, divorce mediation, mediation, and family law.  She is licensed as a certified financial planner, certified public account, and a certified divorce financial analyst.  "We are thrilled to have her join our team," said Mulchaey. Susan is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Ohio Society of CPA's, Institute of Certified Divorce Financial Analysts and Ohio Certified Divorce Financial Analysts.  She sits on the board of the Collaborative Divorce Professional, Inc and is currently holding the position of Treasurer/Secretary.  For further information contact the firm at 614-486-3600.  They are located at Two Miranova Place, Suite 600 downtown Columbus.

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ARM Announces New Service Offering - Two Certified Divorce Financial Analysts On Staff

Columbus, Ohio - Ary Roepcke Mulchaey, certified public accountants + advisors, is pleased to announce Richard E. Ary, CPA, J.D., LL.M, CDFA and William T. Vasil, CPA, MAcc, CDFA have recently completed a specialized educational program in professional divorce planning from The Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts™ in Southfield, Michigan. Both Ary and Vasil are now accredited Certified Divorce Financial Analysts or (CDFA). Richard Ary and William Vasil have been trained to provide financial information and assistance to people going through a divorce by evaluating the tax implications of dividing property along with the settlement options for dividing pensions, marital property, and also the awarding of child and spousal support. "We constantly reflect on our firm’s service offerings to ensure we are comprehensively meeting the needs of our clientele," states Eric Mulchaey, Partner, Ary Roepcke Mulchaey. "With over one million divorces per year, our firm recognizes this is a service we can offer to divorcing couples in the Central Ohio area." About Ary Roepcke Mulchaey, P.C. As trusted advisors, Ary Roepcke Mulchaey is driven to maximize value and minimize risk in all of our clients’ financial operations from tax and assurance services to management consulting and litigation support. Ary Roepcke Mulchaey is a boutique firm where all of the owners and officers have extensively trained with the Big Four accounting firms, which offers an expertise to our clients not found in comparable firms.

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Local Accounting Firm Partner Meets Senator Paul Sarbanes in Nation's Capital

Columbus, Ohio - June 7, 2007 - Eric J. Mulchaey, CPA of Ary Roepcke Mulchaey, P.C. recently returned from BKR International's Americas Regional Meeting in our nation's capital.  125 partners representing 71 public accounting firms from around the world were in attendance.

Featured speaker, Senator Paul Sarbanes, addressed the group with highlights from his famous Sarbanes-Oxley Act.  The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was co-created with House co-sponsor, Michael Oxley, and has been considered "the most far-reaching reform of American business practices since the time of Franklin Delano Roosevelt."

"Sarbanes-Oxley has had a tremendous impact on the way all firms in the U.S. conduct business," says Les Fordham, Chairman of BKR International.  "We feel providing a platform for Paul to personally address the leaders of our member firms will help them to understand and communicate the Act more effectively within their individual firms."

The balance of the meeting focused on "Solving the Partner and People Issues," including the analysis of a recent staff opinion survey.  The survey generated responses from more than 1,300 staff members from accounting firms around the country.

Other hot topics included recruiting and retention, succession planning, fraud prevention, and providing outstanding client service.  The group also addressed the future of the industry as the baby boomer generation prepares to retire.  During this critical period in United States history, CPA firms will be faced with the challenges of succession planning, and how to ensure their best and brightest will be ready to take over the reins of the firm.

"All of our conferences provide our members with an unparalleled opportunity to come away with practical solutions to the big issues they are facing," says Maureen Schwartz, Executive Director of BKR International.  "The various presentations allow members to get a better feel for where the industry is headed, how they can manage their greatest challenges, and how their fellow members from around the region are dealing with the changing environment."

About BKR
An association of independent accounting and business advisory firms, BKR International represents the combined expertise of more than 130 member firms with 304 offices in over 65 countries around the world.  For more information, visit www.bkr.com.

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