HBLA Certified Public Accountants, Inc. Announces New Audit Manager

IRVINE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 02/09/12 -- HBLA CPAs, Inc. is pleased to announce today that it has promoted Samantha Ter-Kasarian as its newest audit manager.

"Samantha has been with us for eight years, and heads up our Employee Benefits Plan practice. She exhibits not only technical proficiency, but a wonderful client service attitude. We are very pleased to make this announcement," said Ed Benoe, the firms President.

"Im thrilled to take on this challenge for HBLA. I look forward to continuing to build our presence in the ERISA benefit plan audit market in Orange County and am pleased to have the opportunity within HBLA to grow in my career," explained Samantha.

Samantha began her accounting career with HBLA after graduating from San Diego State University. Since joining the firm in 2004, she has taken on more and more responsibilities, passed the CPA exam, and carved out a niche focusing on ERISA benefit plan audits.

About HBLA CPAs, Inc.

HBLA has been serving clients in Southern California since 1985 and is one of Orange Countys most respected accounting and business services firms, offering services in the areas of accounting/auditing, taxes, estate planning, and bookkeeping. The four shareholders, Victor K. Hausmaninger, CEO (CPA), Edward Benoe, President (CPA/MST), David Lang, Director of Tax Services (CPA/MST), and Larry Geselowitz, Director of Auditing and Accounting Services (CPA) bring decades of expertise and experience of the large international accounting firms and have engineered their services specifically for small- and medium-sized businesses. HBLA focuses their attention on several key industries including real estate and construction, manufacturing and distribution, professional services, as well as nonprofits and foundations. Additionally, HBLA is an independent member of the BDO Seidman Alliance which broadens the breadth and depth of HBLAs services and knowledgebase. For more information, visit www.hbla.com.

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