Seattle, WA (June 10, 2008) – Peterson Sullivan LLP joined one of the largest accounting and consulting member firm organizations, Moore Stephens North America, Inc. (MSNA). Peterson Sullivan LLP’s membership brings the total number of firms in the MSNA organization to 57, reaffirming the organization’s position as one of the world’s major accounting and consulting networks.
Peterson Sullivan LLP is among the top ten accounting firms in the Pacific Northwest. The firm provides services to closely held and publicly traded companies, individuals, non-profit organizations and auto dealerships. Peterson Sullivan LLP works with a wide variety of clients and industries including biotech, high-tech, hospitality, manufacturing, real estate, retail/wholesale, construction contractors, investment advisors, and energy. In addition, the firm is a recognized leader in the auto dealership industry.
“There were a number of reasons we joined Moore Stephens North America,” says Chris Russell, Director. “Our directors are consistently looking for opportunities to better serve our clients. We see our association with Moore Stephens as another way for us to connect with our clients locally and globally, while furthering our continued commitment to firm growth.”
“Peterson Sullivan has been an active part of the Seattle business community for over 50 years. As our clients continue to expand across the nation and throughout the world, we believe our affiliation with Moore Stephens provides us with the global reach we need to best serve them,” adds Ray Holmdahl, Director and Chair of the firm’s Executive Committee. “The world economy has greatly expanded – far beyond its historical boundaries. In today’s market, it is fairly commonplace for a client to need tax advice for an acquisition in the U.K., or an inspection of a mining property in Brazil, or their inventory counted in Russia. Moore Stephens fits the ever expanding international demands of our practice perfectly.”
“Peterson Sullivan is a great addition to MSNA,” says Steven Sacks, MSNA Executive Director. “Its long history of client commitment and excellent reputation in the market will be a nice complement to our association’s breadth and depth of services. We believe the range of its industry expertise will be a big plus for us.”
“We welcome Peterson Sullivan and are very happy the firm looked to MSNA as a key resource for its future,” adds Bill Young, Moore Stephens North America Chair. “The firm’s expertise in such areas as extractive industries, alternative fuels and power generation will help position our association to meet the expected market trends over the next several years.”
Moore Stephens North America, Inc. (www.msnainc.org) has 57 member firms in Canada, United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It is a regional member of Moore Stephens International Limited (MSIL), an association of more than 350 leading independent accounting and consulting firms with over 600 offices in 95 counties and over 19,000 principals and staff. MSIL has grown to be the 11th largest international accounting and consulting group worldwide since its inception over 100 years ago.
Peterson Sullivan LLP (www.pscpa.com), a firm founded in Seattle, has practiced for over 50 years in the Pacific Northwest. With over 70 skilled professionals, Peterson Sullivan LLP provides expertise in accounting, auditing, comprehensive tax services, and business valuation for clients including publicly traded companies, closely held businesses, non-profits, and individuals throughout the region.
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