2008-04-01 23:55:56 -

www.mahoneycohen.com/ - Mahoney Cohen & Company, CPA, P.C., the certified public accounting and business advisory firm, announced today that Mark Bednarz, John J. Cronin, Mitchell Plattman, Cindy E. Rosenberg, Erika J. Rothheim and Carol Surowiec have been admitted as shareholders. With the promotion of these six executives, Mahoney Cohen now has 34 shareholders providing expert guidance to

both private and publicly-traded companies.

"We're pleased to announce the addition of these six new shareholders," noted Mahoney Cohen Chairman & CEO Mark Garten. "These individuals have been an integral part of Mahoney Cohen's growth throughout the years and I am confident they will continue to provide the outstanding service that is the hallmark of this firm."

Details on the new shareholders can be found below:

Mark Bednarz, CPA, CISA is a shareholder in the firm's audit practice. He has 14 years of experience in auditing, accounting, business reengineering and Oracle 11i implementation to publicly and privately- held companies in the retail, public relations, telecommunication and utility industries. Prior to Mahoney Cohen, Mark worked for AT&T, and also for "Big Four" firms, Fortune 100 Companies, and technology companies. Mark has a Bachelor of Science degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is in the process of completing his Masters in Information Systems at Stevens Institute of Technology.

John J. Cronin, CPA is a shareholder in the Public Company Services Group. John has 16 years of experience in auditing and accounting, as well as providing consulting services to companies in the manufacturing, retail, technology, service and medical device industries. His areas of specialization include SEC services for existing publicly held companies as well as larger middle market private companies. He is a graduate of Providence College with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Mitchell Plattman, CPA is a shareholder in the firm's audit practice. Mitch has over 20 years of experience in both accounting and auditing as well as in providing business advisory and consulting services to clients in industries as diverse as apparel and textile, retailers, importers and manufacturers. He has extensive experience performing due diligence examinations for potential acquisitions and bank financing. Mitch graduated with honors from the University of Hartford where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

Cindy E. Rosenberg, CPA is a shareholder in the firm's audit practice with more than 12 years of auditing and accounting experience serving both publicly and privately-held companies. She has served clients in a range of industries including apparel and textile, retail, manufacturing, distributors, importers and service organizations. In addition, she has broad experience working with ERISA matters. Cindy earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Emory University, with a concentration in accounting.

Erika J. Rotheim, CPA is a shareholder in the firm's audit practice, with 22 years of business and professional experience. She provides accounting services to middle market clients in diverse industries including retail, wholesale, distribution, apparel and textile, accessories, jewelry, non-profit organizations and other service industries. Erika earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis, with a concentration in accounting and finance.

Carol Surowiec, CPA is a shareholder in the firm's Miami tax practice with 20 years of public accounting experience in both national and local accounting firms. Carol has extensive experience in Federal and State taxation matters and has served a wide range of clients, from individual entrepreneurs to multinational companies, both publicly-traded and closely-held. Prior to joining Mahoney Cohen, Carol served as a tax manager at a Miami accounting firm and at Grant Thornton. Carol is a member of the Women's Committee of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Miami. She has also been involved with several charities including Hands on Miami and Adopt-A-Classroom. Carol graduated from Florida State University.

About Mahoney Cohen

Mahoney Cohen & Company, CPA, P.C., is a leading full service certified public accounting and management consulting firm serving public and private businesses, and high net worth individuals. Founded in 1969, Mahoney Cohen has grown into a nationally recognized firm, ranked among the top 42 in the country. The firm has a staff of more than 285, including 34 shareholders, and offices in New York City, Miami, Boca Raton and Houston. Each office provides a full range of services designed to meet clients' specific needs. Mahoney Cohen is an independent member of Moore Stephens International Limited, one of the top accounting and consulting associations in the world. Visit Mahoney Cohen at www.mahoneycohen.com.

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