New Group of Staff Accountants Joins BS&P
This fall we welcomed three new accountants to our staff.
Katie E. Hokenson graduated Summa Cum Laude from Canisius College this past May with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. Ms. Hokenson has been a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society for the past two years and belongs to the Canisius Accounting Society as well as the New York State Society of CPAs. Previous accounting experience includes a bookkeeping position at Circle C Ranch. She enjoys volunteering with her local church.
Peter J. Ruocco graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University at Buffalo in May 2009. Mr. Ruocco participated in a dual degree program, earning both a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master of Business Administration Degree in Accounting and Management Consulting. His experience includes an internship with Benderson Development, where he gained knowledge of corporate tax returns while working in their tax department. Mr. Ruocco also lectured at UB for Introductory Accounting this past summer and was a teaching assistant for two years. He recently passed all four parts of the NYS CPA exam!
Andrew P. Kelley earned a Business Administration Degree from the University at Buffalo, graduating Magna Cum Laude. During his senior year, he served as President of the University at Buffalo Accounting Association. The Becker CPA Review awarded Mr. Kelley a scholarship while attending UB. Past experience includes an internship at VWR International.
All three new staff members will work on a variety of accounting and taxation engagements including the preparation of corporate, individual and estate income tax returns.
