Providence -- (November 2, 2006) -- The accounting firm of Sansiveri, Kimball & McNamee L.L.P., is pleased to announce the recent promotions of six of its professional staff: Terry Malaghan, K. Elise vonHousen, Amy Guldhauge, Daniel Connor, Leah Albertini, and Katie Hanson.

Terry Malaghan has been named Senior Manager. Terry joined SKM in 1986 and manages the firm's office in Westerly, supervising all client work, office communications and staffing. He works with clients on their corporate and individual income tax returns, and provides tax planning for clients in a variety of industries. His specialties include individual income tax and estate planning and preparation, small business consulting, and extensive work with "S" corporations, LLC's, and other "pass-through" tax entities.

In addition to being licensed to practice in Rhode Island, Terry is also licensed in Connecticut and Florida. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants. Terry is a graduate of the New York Institute of Technology where he earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting.

Active in the community, Terry recently joined the Westerly chapter of the Lion's Club International, a group that serves to support local causes in the community. He is an incorporator of Westerly Hospital's parent company. Terry assists the Westerly School Department as assistant soccer coach for the middle school girls' team. He is involved with the high school chapter of the National Academy of Finance, which helps students interested in pursuing careers in accounting, banking, and financial planning. In addition, Terry volunteers as a coach for both Westerly Youth Soccer and Westerly Youth Wrestling. He is also serves on the finance committee for St. Michael's church. Terry is a resident of Westerly, Rhode Island.

K. Elise vonHousen was promoted to the position of Manager. Since joining the firm in 1999, Elise provides accounting and tax services to clients in a variety of industries throughout Southern Rhode Island and Southeastern Connecticut. She works from Sansiveri, Kimball & McNamee's Westerly office.

Committed to the accounting profession, Elise is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants. She holds a bachelor of science degree in accounting from the University of Rhode Island where she was graduated in May, 1995 with highest distinction.

She is also active in her community, officiating both high school and collegiate cross-country and track-and-field events. Elise also serves on the advisory board for the Westerly High School Academy of Finance, which helps students interested in pursuing careers in accounting, banking, and financial planning. Elise is a resident of Westerly, Rhode Island.

Amy Guldhauge has been named Supervisor. As a supervisor in the accounting & auditing practice group, Amy has more than eight years of accounting experience. She provides auditing, tax, and consulting services to the firm's clients, including several non-profits in a number of industries such as manufacturing, banking, insurance, and education.

Amy is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants. As a graduate of Salve Regina University, Amy holds both a master of science in accounting and a bachelor of science degree in management with a concentration in finance. She is a resident of Providence, Rhode Island

Daniel Connor has been named Senior Accountant in the audit department. Daniel has over three years of accounting experience. He provides auditing and consulting services to a wide variety of the firm's clients in private industry, including manufacturing, employee benefits, not-for-profits, and governmental entities. Daniel joined the firm's audit department as a staff accountant in 2004 after graduating from Providence College. He holds a bachelor of science degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting. Daniel has passed the uniform CPA exam and is currently pursuing a masters degree in business administration from Providence College. He is a resident of North Providence, Rhode Island.

Leah Albertini was promoted to Senior Assistant Accountant in the firm's audit practice group. Leah provides audit and consulting services to a wide variety of the firm's clients in private industry. She began her career at SKM as a staff accountant. Leah received her bachelor of science degree in 2004 and a master of science degree in accounting in 2005 from the University of Rhode Island. She has passed the uniform CPA exam. Leah is a resident of Narragansett, Rhode Island.

Katie Hanson was promoted to Senior Assistant Accountant in the firm's audit practice group. Katie provides audit and consulting services to a wide variety of the firm's clients in private industry. She began her career at SKM as a staff accountant. She received her bachelor of science degree, graduating magna cum laude, in 2004 and a master of science degree in accounting in 2005 from the University of Rhode Island. She is a resident of Warwick, Rhode Island.

With offices in Providence, Newport and Westerly, Sansiveri, Kimball & McNamee, L.L.P. represents leading companies in southern New England providing comprehensive accounting, auditing and tax services, as well as superior business counsel.

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