Baltimore, MD — Regional accounting and consulting firm KatzAbosch announced the retirement of Alfred A. Windeshiem, CPA, and N. Mark Freedman, CPA, two senior Shareholders with the firm.

Effective January 1, 2009, Windesheim and Freedman will be retiring from their active roles as Shareholders with KatzAbosch. They both will continue supporting KatzAbosch’s staff and clients in an Of Counsel role with the firm.

“It is with a mixture of happiness and sadness that we announce the retirements of Al and Mark,” said Alvin Katz, President and CEO of KatzAbosch. “They both will be sorely missed as they have played an integral role in the success of our firm over the past 35 years and we are thankful they will continue to provide their expertise and guidance in an Of Counsel role. We wish Al and Mark and their families many years of health, success and luck as they move into this next phase of their lives.”

Windesheim joined KatzAbosch in 1973 and became a shareholder in 1975. Over the past 35 years, Windsheim has brought not only leadership to the firm, specializing in income tax, estate and gift tax, valuation of closely-held businesses, and tax planning, but also as a personal and business advisor to the firm’s staff and clients. Windesheim plans to spend more time with his many interests.

“It has been a great pleasure to have participated in the success of KatzAbosch as it grew into one of the leading certified public accounting and consulting firms in the mid- Atlantic and I take much pride in being a part of these great accomplishments,” said Alfred Windesheim, Shareholder and Certified Public Accountant with KatzAbosch. Freedman joined KatzAbosch in 1974 and became a shareholder in 1977. During the 34 years he has been with the firm, Mark also has provided unique direction to the firm’s clients in both business and personal matters. His strong relationships with clients enabled him to provide expert direction when working through business, tax and planning issues. Mark relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona where he will continue his work for a number of clients in Arizona as well as spend more time with his family.

“It’s been an honor to have worked so closely with my clients and fellow colleagues at KatzAbosch,” said Mark Freedman, Shareholder and Certified Public Accountant with KatzAbosch. “Through their guidance and unwavering support, I am  excited to begin this new chapter of my life while still having the pleasure of working with each of them in an Of Counsel role with the firm.”

Windesheim and Freedman have both been deeply involved in the community volunteering their knowledge and expertise in numerous senior leadership roles. During their time at KatzAbosch, Windesheim has been involved with the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce, Stevenson University (formerly Villa Julie College), Sheppard Pratt Health System, Towson Development Corporation and others. Additionally, Freedman has lent his expertise to Jewish Vocational Services, Merrick School of Business at the University of Baltimore, the University of Baltimore Education Foundation and more.

Timonium, MD – Regional accounting and consulting firm Katz Abosch is proud to announce that it has been accepted as the exclusive Baltimore member of the National CPA Health Care Advisors Association (HCAA), a nationwide association of CPA firms that provide specialized accounting, tax and consulting services to health care practitioners. To be awarded membership in HCAA, firms must demonstrate proficiency in key aspects of health care consulting.

“Running a successful health care practice has become more complicated,” said Alvin D. Katz, President and CEO of Katz Abosch. “It’s crucial that health care practitioners have an advisor who understands their unique issues and can use this insight to assist them in improving their operations and profitability. Like our firm, other HCAA members know the health care industry, and belonging to HCAA enables us to pool our knowledge and resources so that we can provide the best services and solutions for our clients.”

Through HCAA, members gain access to networking and educational resources that assist them in staying on the forefront of the health care industry.

Timonium, MD — Regional accounting and consulting firm Katz, Abosch, Windesheim, Gershman & Freedman, P.A. (KAWG&F) today announced that Jane M. Brewer, Co- Chair of the Tax Department, has been named a 2008 SmartCPA by SmartCEO Magazine.

Previously honored as a SmartCPA in 2006, Brewer has again been recognized for her leadership, accomplishments, expertise, innovation and relationship development as a top certified public accountant (CPA) in the Baltimore business community.

“It is an honor to be included among such a distinguished group of CPAs who have dedicated so much of themselves to their profession,” said Jane M. Brewer, Co-Chair of the Tax Department for KAWG&F. “It is especially fulfilling to be recognized for the work that I love to do and I am looking forward to continuing my personal and professional involvement in the business and civic communities.”

Brewer has more than 25 years of experience as a CPA and specializes in taxation and planning for partnership and limited liability companies, real estate, multi-state, not-for-profit organizations, individuals and small businesses.

Brewer is a dedicated member of several organizations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants and served as the former Chair of the State Tax Committee, the Maryland Commission on Aging and served as Commissioner from 2006-2008, the Commercial Real Estate Women (Crew) Baltimore chapter, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and served as Past-President, the Rotary Club of Towsontowne as a Charter Member and served as Past-President, and the Women Investors in Real Estate (WIRE).

Brewer has been the recipient of many distinguished honors throughout her professional career, including the Woman in Business Champion by the Small Business Administration in 2006, the YWCA Leadership Award in 2004, the Top 100 Women in Maryland Circle of Excellence by The Daily Record in 1997, 1999 and 2002, the Woman of the Year by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) in 2001, the Accountant Advocate of the Year by the State of Maryland Small Business Administration in 1997, and the Rotarian of the Year by the Rotary Club of Towsontowne from 1990-1991.

Brewer is a graduate of the University of Baltimore with a B.S. and M.S. in Taxation.

Baltimore SmartCEO magazine and Hartman Business Technology announced the publication’s fourth annual Future 50 winners for 2008. KatzAbosch was among this elite group representing the 50 fastest-growing companies in the Greater Baltimore area based on employee and revenue growth. These companies collectively employ 5,500 people and bring in more than $2 billion in revenues.

KatzAbosch has undergone considerable growth over the last few years to better meet the needs of clients. Since 2004, the firm has increased total income by 38% and employee growth by 42%. In response to the addition of more personnel, the firm is leasing 2,100 additional square feet of office space in the Timonium office as well as additional space at the Columbia location. Since its inception, KatzAbosch has grown to become one of the top accounting firms in Maryland and one of the 125 largest accounting firms in the United States.

Practical Accountant’s Practice Innovation Award is given annually to certified public accounting firms that take the lead in developing a new service area, improving services to their clients, or promoting efficiency in the practice of public accounting. KatzAbosch was among the award winning firms for 2007 for the firm’s involvement with “Second Life,” a virtual business world considered to be one of the top five innovations that will change the way we live over the next five years.

After recognizing the unique opportunities that these types of phenomena presented, KatzAbosch opened the world’s first virtual accounting office in Second Life. Since it opened its doors in July 2006, the KatzAbosch virtual office continues to welcome a steady stream of visitors each day. Having this virtual office provides KatzAbosch with a unique way of connecting with both existing and potential clients, firm contacts, and job seekers, while continuing to explore this emerging technology, environment and culture!