Marcum CEO Jeffrey Weiner Named Among Most Influential People in Accounting Today

Weiner Recognized for Leading Marcum's Expansion as a Top 15 Accounting Firm

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Sep 23, 2010, 08:38 ET

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third consecutive year, Jeffrey M. Weiner, Managing Partner of Marcum LLP, has been named among Accounting Today's "Top 100 Most Influential People." He joins a distinguished group of industry game changers including President Barack Obama, U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and U.S. Senator Barney Frank, among other public officials, accountants, attorneys, regulators, educators and vendors who exemplify leadership and influence in the accounting field.

The Top 100 was created to recognize leaders who bring an extraordinary level of experience and authority to advance the accounting profession. To be considered for selection, the publication's editorial staff reviews a list of candidates from a diverse array of areas that affect the CPA profession including: practitioners, lawmakers, regulators, association heads, marketers, consultants and academics.

According to Accounting Today , "Few firms, if any, have posted growth numbers like Marcum's under Weiner's leadership, tearing through 2009 with a number of high-profile mergers and reporting a 30 percent jump in revenues."

Under Weiner's leadership, Marcum has expanded from a one-office firm of 20 employees to a 15-office firm that now ranks in the top 15 in the United States by Inside Public Accounting, the top four in the New York metropolitan area and the largest firm on Long Island. Marcum plans to expand further in the second half of 2010 and beginning of 2011.

"I am privileged to accept this distinction alongside such accomplished professionals," said Jeffery M. Weiner, Managing Partner, Marcum LLP. "We are experiencing unprecedented change in the industry, marked by consolidation and new regulation. I'm committed to leading our firm forward on this growth trajectory in order to continue to best position us to serve the evolving needs of middle-market companies."

About Accounting Today's 2010 Most Influential People

For over a decade, Accounting Today has developed the annual "Top 100 Most Influential People" list, which includes CPAs, attorneys, regulators, educators and vendors who exemplify leadership and influence in the accounting field. To be considered for selection, the publication's editorial staff reviews a list of approximately 175-200 candidates from a diverse array of areas that affect the CPA profession including: practitioners, lawmakers, regulators, association heads, marketers, consultants and academics. Based on both editorial staff decisions and outside nominations, the candidates are whittled down to the top 100 people who exemplify thought leadership in the accounting industry.

An e-book on the top 100 list is available for download at www.webcpa.com.

About Marcum LLP

Marcum LLP is one of the largest independent public accounting and advisory services firms in the nation and is ranked as one of the "Top 100 Firms" by Accounting Today. Marcum offers an extensive range of professional services and a high degree of specialization in 15 offices throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida, Massachusetts and Grand Cayman. In addition to traditional accounting, assurance and tax, including domestic and international tax planning and preparation, the Firm's professional services include mergers and acquisition planning, family office services, forensic accounting and litigation support. The Firm has developed several niche practice areas including private equity partnerships, hedge funds, SEC registrants, services for the government, public and not-for-profit sectors, construction and contracting, business valuation and bankruptcies and receiverships. For more information, visit www.marcumllp.com.

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