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Merger Announced Between Two Leading Central Coast Cpa Firms

Certified Public Accountant & Business Consultant Firms Join Forces

August 1, 2007
HOLLISTER, CALIF. - August 1, 2007 - Bianchi, Lorincz, Huey, Hudson & Co., LLP (BLHH), and Kasavan & Pope, LLP (KP), have announced the formation of Bianchi, Kasavan & Pope, LLP (BKP). As a member of the Moss Adams LLP network of independent certified public accounting (CPA) firms, the new firm will offer an even broader scope of business and financial expertise to the communities of the central coast and lower Santa Clara valley.

A full service accounting firm with offices in Monterey, Salinas, Hollister and Morgan Hill, BKP specializes in tax planning and preparation, retirement planning, audit services, estate and trust tax preparation, payroll services, business valuations and management advisory consulting. Additionally, BKP provides information technology services through Professional Computer Solutions, an in-house department providing clients with systems hardware and accounting software expertise, support and troubleshooting.

"Our goal is to serve our clients with the best technical support and knowledge of their industry, anticipating changes and understanding the uniqueness of their particular business operation," says Michael Willett, BKP Partner. "This merger only enhances our commitment to providing peace of mind through valued service."

The newly merged firm of Bianchi, Kasavan & Pope, LLP will be led and directed by existing partners from BLHH and KP, including Robert Bianchi, Gail Delorey, Chuck Doglione, Joseph Garcia, Mary Hubbell, Carla Hudson, David Huey, Jesse Lopez, Kris Nolan, Gordon Rubbo and Michael Willett. Collectively, they will continue to offer time-tested industry experience, extensive knowledge, resources and commitment to the communities BKP serves.

BKP consists of 60 highly experienced and motivated individuals, including 20 CPAs with a wealth of expertise in the accounting and business industries and partners who are deeply rooted in the Central Coast. BKP is staffed with both veteran and younger-generation professionals expertly trained to help clients identify and achieve their financial and life goals, delivering quality tax services, accounting, auditing, and computer consultation with personal care and confidentiality.

The CPAs and business consultants at BKP perceive each client relationship as a partnership, and consider the personal attention offered to clients to be the cornerstone of the firm's professional services. "The merger of BLHH and KP brings together some of the most talented and hard working individuals in the area," says Bob Bianchi, BKP partner. "Everything we do is for our clients, and the unification of our two firms will allow us to offer our clients an even more comprehensive variety of services while providing our staff with opportunities to expand their horizons."

For more information about BKP visit their website at www.bkpcpa.com or call 831-638-2111.
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About Bianchi, Kasavan & Pope, LLP
Bianchi, Kasavan & Pope, LLP (BKP), a member of Moss Adams LLP network of independent certified public accounting firms, was formed in July of 2007 with the merger of Bianchi, Lorincz, Huey, Hudson & Co., LLP and Kasavan & Pope, LLP, two leading Central Coast accounting firms. With offices in Monterey, Salinas, Hollister and Morgan Hill, BKP provides unparalleled services in tax planning and preparation, retirement planning, audit services, estate & trust tax preparation, payroll services, business valuations, management advisory consulting, and information technology. For more information about the company or for a list of offices and services, visit www.bkpcpa.com or call 831-638-2111.