Russell Bedford Texas Firm Welcomes New Partner in Houston

London, United Kingdom, March 04, 2011 --(PR.com)-- PMB Helin Donovan, a U.S. member of the Russell Bedford CPA firm association, has appointed David Forrest as a partner in Houston.

David is an audit partner with over 25 years of experience with privately held companies and not-for-profit organizations, including entities requiring audits under the provisions of Governmental Auditing Standards and the audit guides for various state and federal assistance programs. In addition, David has extensive experience in serving the real estate and construction industries, mortgage companies, and manufacturing companies.

Prior to joining PMB Helin Donovan, David worked for one of the Big-4 firms and for two other U.S. public accounting firms. He has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin and is a member of the AICPA and Texas Society of CPAs. David has also served on the board of directors for a number of non-profit organizations.

With this appointment, PMB Helin Donovan has a total of four partners in Houston. The firm has also offices in Austin, Dallas, San Francisco, Chicago, Seattle and Spokane.

For further information, contact Tom Wilkinson on +1 512 258 9670. Alternatively, visit the websites at www.pmbhd.com and www.russellbedford.com.

Note to Editors

Established in 1983, Russell Bedford International is a global network of independent firms of accountants, auditors, tax advisers and business consultants.

Ranked amongst the world's leading accounting and audit networks, Russell Bedford is represented by some 460 partners, 5000 staff and 200 offices in more than 80 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 named one of the first 17 full members of the IFAC Forum of Firms after reporting it had implemented a globally coordinated quality assurance programme, committed to the use of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), and met other specific ethics requirements.

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