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 Accounting Firm Leader Recognized by Howard University FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 7, 2005 – As part of the celebration of its 35th year in operation, the Howard University School of Business conveyed its Vision 21 award on George S. Willie, one of the school's most distinguished alumni, and managing partner of Bert Smith & Company. Citing Willie's outstanding record of support and commitment to the School, Dean Barron H. Harvey announced the award at a special gala held for the School's board of visitors and other dignitaries. The Vision 21 award honors individuals with a proven commitment to education of African-Americans in general, and particularly that provided by the Howard University School of Business. A former assistant professor of accounting at Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia, Willie has served more than 30 years in public accounting and is a past chairman of the Division of Firms, the association of African-American-owned accounting firms in the United States. Willie also has testified before various regulatory and legislative bodies on significant accounting and auditing issues. Willie graduated from Howard with a Bachelor of Business degree magna cum laude and earned an MBA in finance from American University. As managing partner for Bert Smith & Company, Willie oversees more than 60 CPAs and management consultants who serve clients in government agencies, healthcare, nonprofits, associations and education. Willie was named one of the "Top 100 Most Influential Practitioners" by CPA Magazine, and Accounting Today previously gave him a similar recognition. Bert Smith & Company includes more than 60 CPAs and management consultants who serve clients in government agencies, healthcare, nonprofits, associations and education. The firm provides a full range of accounting services to commercial clients, and has provided accounting services to virtually every cabinet-level department of the U.S. Government, as well as federal government agencies and numerous cities, counties, authorities and commissions. |
   
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