For Immediate Release

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY AND BEERS + CUTLER ANNOUNCE 2007 - 2008 RECIPIENTS OF JAMES R. BEERS SCHOLARSHIP

September 12, 2007, Tysons Corner, VA – George Mason University along with Beers + Cutler, the leading accounting and consulting firm focused on the Washington, DC region, today announced the recipients of the James R. Beers Scholarships. The 2007- 2008 scholarships are awarded to:

Ali Barzinji Ratima Chowadee
Amanda Burns Sheekha Singh
Meghan Gallardo Yuan Thompson

“This year’s scholarship recipients represent the University’s very best and we are proud to recognize them for their academic accomplishments and leadership in the classroom and community,” said Richard Klimoski, Dean of the George Mason University School of Management. “We have a long-standing history of educating some of this region’s brightest young minds. This legacy has been enhanced through our partnership with Beers + Cutler and the financial support these scholarships provide to our top accounting students,” Klimoski added.

“We join the George Mason School of Management in congratulating this year’s recipients for their commitment to academic excellence and strong leadership abilities,” said Ed Offterdinger, managing partner, Beers + Cutler. We believe strongly in supporting the academic development of future leaders in the accounting profession and are proud to be associated with the School of Management and these fine students,” Offterdinger added.

“Over the course of my career I have had the opportunity to work with many of the region’s brightest business professionals. It is rewarding to be able to support these future business leaders,” said James R. Beers, founder, Beers + Cutler. Having served as a professor teaching courses in accounting, entrepreneurship and finance in the U.S. and internationally, there is a natural connection between my personal commitments and those of the School of Management in fostering the pursuit of academic excellence,” Beers added.

Beers + Cutler and Jim Beers created the James R. Beers Scholarship Endowment to recognize outstanding academic performance in the undergraduate accounting program at the George Mason University School of Management.

About Beers + Cutler

Beers + Cutler is the leading accounting and consulting firm focused on the Washington, DC region with over 300 employees providing tax, assurance and consulting services to many of the area’s top companies and institutions. As experts in the industries that drive the region’s economy, Beers + Cutler blends technical expertise with in-depth industry experience in real estate, commercial business, professional services and government contracting.

Beers + Cutler ranks as a “Top 50 Firm” nationally according to Accounting Today and is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a premier international network of accounting and business advisory firms. For more information visit us at www.beersandcutler.com.

About George Mason University School of Management

Located in the heart of the national capital region, the School of Management at George Mason University educates future business leaders through world-class teaching, innovative academic programs, and strategic business partnerships. It is one of less than 10 percent of business schools worldwide accredited in business and accounting by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, and is ranked in the top 100 accredited business schools by U.S. News & World Report.

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