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Harvey Wershbale, CPA
Chairman Emeritus

Ohio CPA Retained to Consult with Managing Partners of INPACT Americas

CLEVELAND, OHIO – June 27, 2011 – Harvey Wershbale, CPA, co-founder of HW&Co., was retained by INPACT Americas (an international alliance of professional accountants) to analyze and present the results of the organization’s Economic Data Survey at their annual Partner’s Forum held in New Orleans, Louisiana.

“We were delighted to have Harvey back with the group”, said Mara Ambrose, Executive Director of INPACT Americas. “His long-standing familiarity with the members and substantial experience in his own firm provided an insightful experience to participants on strategic planning decisions”, added Ambrose.

Wershbale’s Economic Data Survey program covered trends in the accounting profession and recommended ways in which members can use benchmarking data to increase their firm’s Productivity and Profitability. During a second presentation on Succession Planning, Wershbale shared his own experience of effectively transitioning power within a Firm. Members in attendance extended from the United States and Canada, to Hong Kong and Germany.

Having served as the Firm’s CEO for over 20 years, Harvey, along with his partners, led HW&Co. to become one of Ohio’s top firms, receiving multiple awards and recognitions. A skilled consultant and speaker, he assists numerous deals with his strategic thinking, candor and character. Harvey continues to consult with HW&Co. and other professional service firms through Wershbale Financial, LLC, located in Phoenix, Arizona.

About HW&Co.
HW&Co. (formerly Howard, Wershbale & Co.) is a regional accounting and consulting firm and is among Ohio’s largest CPA firms. HW&Co. provides a broad range of accounting, tax and business management advisory to a variety of industries and clients throughout the United States. For more information, please visit www.hwco.com.

About INPACT Americas
INPACT Americas is a nonprofit association focused on contributing to the profitability and success of North America's accounting and consulting firms through management and marketing programs and resources and is dedicated to member firms' business growth and effectiveness.