FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 24, 2005

Contact:
Cindy Mull
Kirkland, Russ, Murphy & Tapp, P.A.
(727) 572-1400


Kirkland, Russ, Murphy & Tapp, P.A. Announces Promotions and Added Staff to Serve Growing Practice

ST. PETERSBURG – Kirkland, Russ, Murphy & Tapp, P.A. (KRMT) is a Tampa Bay professional services firm providing assurance, tax, financial advisory and consulting services to private and publicly traded businesses.  As an independent member of the BDO Seidman Alliance, KRMT leverages a global network of resources to serve clients through more than 500 member firm offices in 95 countries and over 100 locations in its U.S. distribution network.  KRMT’s culture is driven by core values of Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork and Continuous Improvement.  Collectively, these values translate to service leadership and quality delivered through the hands-on involvement of experienced and committed professionals.  For more information visit www.KRMTCPA.com.

KRMT is proud to announce the following promotions.  Tom Steiner and Kristen Beverage have both been promoted to Audit Manager from Audit Senior Associate.  Steiner has six years of experience, including three years with Arthur Andersen, LLP, serving clients in the real estate, manufacturing and distribution sectors.  Beverage has six years of experience, all with KRMT, serving clients in the auto dealer, restaurant and other retail sectors.

Recent additions to the practice include Matthew Newberger (Tax Senior Associate) and Jared Resnick (Audit Associate).  Newberger joined KRMT from KPMG, LLP and has five years of experience.  Resnick, who joined KRMT from Aidman, Piser & Co. PA, has nearly two years of experience.

KRMT’s office is located at 13577 Feather Sound Drive, Suite 400, Clearwater, FL  33762.  To contact them, call (727) 572-1400.