Russell Bedford Boston Firm Promotes Mark Paquin, CPA to Principal

London, United Kingdom, October 17, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Rucci Bardaro & Barrett, the Boston member of worldwide accounting group Russell Bedford International, has promoted Mark Paquin to principal of the firm. In his new position Mark will continue to direct the firm's accounting and auditing division.

Mark Paquin joined Rucci Bardaro & Barrett in 2004 as an accounting and auditing manager.

Mark is a certified public accountant (CPA) with 18 years of tax and accounting experience. He holds a master's degree in taxation from Bentley College, and a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance from Bridgewater State College.
He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and serves on the accounting and auditing committee of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Founded in 1987, Rucci Bardaro & Barrett provides business, tax and financial planning services to individuals and to companies in the retail, real estate, medical and professional services industries. The firm joined Russell Bedford International in 2001.

For further information, contact William (Bill) F. Rucci, Jr on +1 781 321 6055. Alternatively, visit the websites at www.rb-b.com and www.russellbedford.com

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Note to Editors

Russell Bedford International was established in 1983 by a group of medium-sized independent accounting practices aiming to counter the market dominance of the major multi-national accounting firms.

Russell Bedford is now a closely-connected global network of independent accounting and business consultancy firms in key locations around the world, and is represented by some 200 offices in more than 70 countries in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific.

All Russell Bedford affiliates are well-established firms offering international business advice and services to local and multinational clients. Most provide a full range of services comprising accounting, auditing, tax advice, general business guidance and financial consulting. In addition, many have special expertise in particular fields, such as international taxation or information technology.

In January 2008 Russell Bedford International was been named one of the first 17 full members of the IFAC Forum of Firms after reporting it has implemented a globally coordinated quality assurance programme, committed to the use of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), and met other specific ethics requirements.

Issued by:
Kempton Bedell-Harper
Marketing Director
Russell Bedford International
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