CATHIE J. BRIDGES, SHAREHOLDER

CPA (1985) New York State Certificate No. 51066

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Ms. Bridges received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from State University College of New York at Fredonia in June, 1982.  While attending Fredonia she received Dean’s List recognition.

Ms. Bridges has attended various professional development and training seminars for income taxes, governmental auditing and estate planning and reporting.

LENGTH OF EXPERIENCE

Before graduation, Ms. Bridges successfully completed and internship with R.A. Mercer & Co., P.C.  After graduation she was employed as a full-time staff accountant with the firm and was subsequently admitted as a partner in 1992.

SELECTED EXPERIENCE

Ms. Bridges has had extensive income tax and financial reporting experience for estates, trusts, and businesses.  She has also performed consulting engagements with another firm providing supervision and review of school district audits.  She has supervised other auditing and accounting engagements in governmental, not-for-profit and commercial accounting.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants

New York State Association of School Business Officials