Needel, Welch & Stone Promotes Chris Ernest To Supervisor

ROCKLAND, MA, ISSUED JULY 20, 2009… Needel, Welch & Stone, P.C., a CPA firm located in Rockland that has been serving the needs of businesses and individuals for more than 40 years, announces the promotion of Christopher S. Ernest, CPA of Abington to the position of Supervisor.

Ernest, who joined Needel, Welch & Stone as a Staff Accountant in 2005, will expand his responsibilities within the firm in his new post.In addition to his audit and tax responsibilities, as a Supervisor, Chris will oversee a diverse client roster with responsibility for client engagement management.

Ernest earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Stonehill College, his Master's of Science degree in Management with an Accounting and Finance concentration from Bridgewater State College and received his Certified Public Accountant's license in 2009.

"Chris has proven his ability to successfully run client engagements through open communication, thoroughness and responsiveness.He has developed strong relationships with our clients and earned the respect of co-workers." states Kevin White, Managing Principal at Needel, Welch & Stone, P.C. "We know that he will continue to serve the needs of our clients well."

Needel, Welch, & Stone, PC is a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) firm which actively partners with the leadership and owners of mid sized and entrepreneurial companies and nonprofit organizations to provide accounting, tax, systems and business advisory services within the community in which its people live and work. The firm maintains offices at 1001 Hingham Street (Route 228), Rockland, MA 02370. Needel, Welch & Stone, PC is an Independent member of the BDO Seidman Alliance. For additional information on the firm, please call Kevin White, Managing Principal at 781-982-1001 or visit the firm's web site at www.nwscpas.com.