R.I.’s DiSanto, Priest & Co. Honored With Prestigious National Public Service Award

WARWICK, R.I – DiSanto, Priest & Co. was named winner of The
American Institute of CPAs 2014 Public Service Award for Firms in recognition of its
charitable work in communities throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

“The commitment to public service extends far beyond the leadership at DiSanto,
Priest & Co.,” said James Curry, chair of the awards committee, who presented the
honor at a ceremony held in Washington, D.C. over the weekend. “It is deeply
embedded throughout the firm’s culture.”

Through its charitable arm, The Bentley Foundation, the firm has contributed over
$238,000 and donated countless hours of services in kind to a variety of Southern
New England charities, such as Jake’s Wheels, The Impossible Dream, The J. Arthur
Trudeau Center, The American Heart Association, and The Artic Mission, to name
only a few.

“We are corporate citizens in Southern New England, yes, but we are also
community citizens. Our charitable work is a reflection of our commitment to the
place our employees call home.” said Emilio Colapietro, Managing Partner of
DiSanto, Priest & Co.

Not only did DiSanto, Priest & Co’s. employees donate their time and money, they
flexed their muscles as well – pulling a 146,000-pound Fed Ex jet at T.F. Green
Airport to raise money for the fight against Multiple Sclerosis. The firm has also
hosted game nights, wings and chili cook-offs, dress down days, and members of its
professional staff serve on boards of non-profit organizations throughout the state.

The annual AICPA award honors one firm that has demonstrated outstanding public
service throughout the country. A list of previous winners can be found on the
AICPA’s Member Awards page.

About DiSanto, Priest & Co.

DiSanto, Priest & Co. is a multi-service professional advisory firm providing financial
statement attestation, tax planning and compliance, business valuation, litigation
support, anti-fraud consultation, business advisory and personal financial planning
services. As one of the largest regional advising firms in Southern New England,
DiSanto, Priest & Co. has developed a comprehensive approach to clients’ personal
and corporate financial matters, based on a unique combination of experience,
strategic alliances, expertise and services to address the needs of a rapidly changing
business environment.

About the AICPA

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is the world’s largest member association
representing the accounting profession, with more than 400,000 members in 145
countries, and a history of serving the public interest since 1887. AICPA members
represent many areas of practice, including business and industry, public practice,
government, education and consulting. The AICPA sets ethical standards for the
profession and U.S. auditing standards for private companies, nonprofit
organizations, federal, state and local governments.

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