Press Release

Contact: Stephanie Kretschmer
Marketing Manager
(925) 277-9100; skretschmer@lindquistcpa.com

ANN SHORTES JOINS LINDQUIST LLP

San Ramon, California (November 22, 2011) –The certified public accounting firm Lindquist LLP announces Ann I. Shortes, CPA, has joined its audit department as a senior manager in the San Ramon office.

With more than 12 years of experience in public accounting, Shortes has worked with a variety of entities, including employee benefit plans, financial institutions, trusts, distributors and not-for-profit organizations. She is also experienced in service provider audits (SAS 70) and other internal control consulting engagements.  Shortes is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Founded in 1975, Lindquist LLP serves clients nationwide from its offices in the San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle and Portland metropolitan areas. The firm specializes in audit and accounting services for employee benefit plans, labor organizations and not-for-profit entities. Lindquist LLP is owned by nine partners and employs 70 professionals and staff. For further information, please visit www.lindquistcpa.com.

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