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<p><b>Gneiding, Blizard, Bushta & Co. Expands</b></p>
<p><b>Acquires Ledzinski & Co. </b></p>
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<p>(Lehigh
Valley, PA – July 2, 2013)---Gneiding, Blizard, Bushta & Company, LLP of
Allentown is expanding its practice to a second location in New Holland, PA.
The firm has acquired Ledzinski & Company, a certified public accounting
firm that has been in business for 32 years. The principal of the firm, Walter
Ledzinski, will be retiring.</p>
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<p>“I
was searching for a firm that would be able to provide the same accounting
services to my clientele so that the transition would be seamless,” says
Ledzinski. “Most importantly, I wanted to offer our clients the same
professional integrity and customer care that they have come to expect from us.
I know I’ve found those qualities in the partners at Gneiding, Blizard, Bushta
& Company.”</p>
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<p>The
firm will assume responsibility for Ledzinski’s clientele today; however
Ledzinski has agreed to be available on a consultation basis as needed for the
next year.</p>
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<p>Gneiding,
Blizard, Bushta & Company offers every segment of professional financial
management including accounting, auditing, tax, and financial consulting.
Specific services range from litigation support and forensic accounting, and
entity selection and restructuring to payroll services and employee benefits,
pension, and profit sharing plans. Although all partners are highly qualified
to handle every aspect of the services offered by the firm, each possesses a
concentrated area of expertise. </p>
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<p>Before
joining the partnership, Howard Gneiding was associated with large accounting
firms in the Lehigh Valley since 1975 and also worked at Mack Trucks, Inc.
Gneiding’s extensive expertise includes planning, supervising, reviewing and
performing audits in various industries including construction and
manufacturing. </p>
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<p>Todd
Bushta held positions with large accounting firms and also owned his own
accounting firm. He has a solid background in the public sector, serving as a
county fiscal operations manager for Carbon-Monroe-Pike County Joinder and
Deputy Controller for Monroe County. Bushta has conducted audits for th</p>
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<p>United
States Department of Justice Executive Office for United States Trustees across
the nation.</p>
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<p>Partner
Robert Blizard, Jr. climbed the ladder of success quickly with a large regional
accounting firm progressing from a staff accountant to senior management.
Blizard relies on his vast experience as he provides tax and accounting
services to diverse clientele in a wide range of industries from professional
trade associations, manufacturing, and construction to medical and professional
service providers.</p>
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<p>“Our
firm’s core values are very similar to those of Ledzinski, resulting in an easy
transition for his clients,” says Blizard. “Our goal is to develop long-term
business relationships as we have done with our current clientele. We have
achieved success by getting to know our clients well and giving them personal
attention and service.” Blizard also says that the firm’s expertise in the
industry and its commitment to continuing education and innovative technology
have led to its rapid growth.</p>
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<p><b>About
Gneiding, Blizard, Bushta & Company, LLP</b></p>
<p>Gneiding,
Blizard, Bushta & Company, LLC provides financial management services to a
wide range of industry clusters. The firm is a member of the American Institute
of Certified Public Accountants Division for Firms and Private Companies
Practice Sections. The firm’s headquarters are located in Allentown, PA with an
additional office in New Holland, PA. For more information, visit <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.gbbcpas.com">www.gbbcpas.com</a></p>
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