MBAF's five core practice areas consist of assurance, tax and accounting, management advisory (including litigation support), private client wealth, and technology consulting.

1. ACCOUNTING AND CONSULTING FIRM MBAF ERE
CHANGES NAME
MIAMI/ NEW YORK (June 18, 2012) – MBAF ERE, a New York-based accounting and consulting
firm servicing the Tri-State area, announced that the firm will operate under the MBAF brand, one
of the top 40 accounting and consulting firms in the nation, well-known for its personalized service,
strong industry expertise and broad practice areas. The announcement was made by Ira
Rubenstein, principal-in-charge of the New York and Valhalla offices. The change is effective June
18, 2012.
“While our name will be altered to reflect our new status and widening resources, our office
locations and practices will remain, and clients will continue to be served by their existing team of
dedicated employees,” said Rubenstein. “This further strengthens the MBAF culture of
unsurpassed commitment to client service across multiple markets and industries, on both
domestic and international levels.”
In January of 2011 the firm combined forces with the nationally recognized public accounting firm
Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra (MBAF), creating one of the top 40 largest accounting and
consulting firms in the nation.
“The name change officially marks the completion of the final phase of formalizing MBAF’s
presence in New York,” said Tony Argiz, chairman and CEO of MBAF. “The New York team has
been a valuable partner for us and has helped us grow our client base and presence in the
Northeast, while allowing us to strengthen one of the most knowledgeable and trusted firms in the
industry.”
MBAF’s five core practice areas consist of assurance, tax and accounting, management advisory
(including litigation support), private client wealth, and technology consulting, The firm’s industry
expertise includes automotive dealerships, financial institutions, healthcare, international tax,
litigation and valuation, non-profit institutions, professional services firms, real estate and
construction, SEC practice, sports and entertainment, technology and internet, and
wholesale/distribution.
Ranked for 15 years as one of the top 25 performing firms in the country on INSIDE Public
Accounting’s “Best of the Best” list, MBAF provides value-added assurance, domestic and
international tax services and management advisory services such as litigation support, business
consulting and technology solutions to entrepreneurs, privately-held businesses, wealthy
individuals, family groups, private and public corporations, exempt organizations, and legal
practitioners across a broad range of industries. More than 400 highly-qualified principals and
employees serve domestic and international clients in all 50 states and more than 44 countries
from offices in Miami, New York, Baltimore, Boca Raton, Boulder, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando,
Valhalla and India.
MBAF is differentiated from traditional accounting firms through two specialty affiliate resources:
Solutions@MBAF and Fiscal Management Associates (FMA). Solutions@MBAF is a leading
provider of cost-effective Microsoft Business Management Solutions, computer support, computer
assurance, business process automation, network services, and custom software, and is the

2. developer of PaperSave®, a leader in document management, workflow and transaction
automation software. FMA offers a range of fiscal management, accounting, organizational, and
technology consulting services customized to the specific needs of each of their more than 400
clients in the nonprofit sector.
For more information please visit www.mbafcpa.com.
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About MBAF
Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC (MBAF) is the 36th largest certified public accounting firm in
the nation. For 15 years, INSIDE Public Accounting’s Best of the Best list has ranked MBAF as one
of the top 25 performing firms in the country. More than 400 highly-qualified principals and
employees serve domestic and international clients across a broad range of industries and
practices in more than 44 countries and all 50 states from offices in Miami, New York, Baltimore,
Boca Raton, Boulder, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Valhalla (Westchester, NY) and India.
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