Largest Local CPA Firm Expands

RALEIGH, NC (September 13th, 2007) – Hughes Pittman & Gupton, LLP (HPG), the largest locally owned and managed certified public accounting firm in the Triangle, today announced the addition of Susan Martin to its audit practice.

“Susan brings significant experience and critical skills to our growing practice area,” said Mark Livingston, HPG Partner and Audit Team Leader. HPG advises owner-managed, venture-funded and public companies. We partner with the ownership team to define a successful relationship and develop a plan to meet their needs. “Susan will be an important member of our team as we continue to grow HPG.”

Susan Martin joins HPG as a key member of the audit practice, bringing ten years of audit experience in the certified public accounting industry. Ms. Martin was previously at Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P., and holds a Bachelors of Science in Accounting from North Carolina State University.


About Hughes Pittman & Gupton, LLP

Hughes Pittman & Gupton, LLP is a leading certified public accounting firm that is committed to achieving each client’s definition of success. HPG has served clients in the Triangle for more than 20 years with a broad set of professional services for owner-managed and investor-backed businesses. HPG offers CPA audit, tax and management advisory services. HPG is a member of CPAmerica International which has 10 offices in North Carolina, 428 offices in the United States and 813 offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.hpg.com or call Fred Hathaway, Director of Marketing, at 919-232-5972.