Citrin Cooperman’s “Jeans with a Twist” Day Raises Moneyfor National Multiple Sclerosis

Oct. 11, 2010 - PRLog -- PHILADELPHIA – Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP, a leading accounting, tax and business consulting firm in Philadelphia raised more than $1,600 for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society with a recent office-wide dress down day.

Chris Hegarty, firm partner and supporter of the National MS Society, led the charge for the “Jeans with a Twist” Day program in the Philadelphia office. Hegarty and his co-workers made $5 donations to the MS Society and in return were permitted to wear jeans to work that day. In total, the Citrin Cooperman “Jeans with a Twist” program raised $1,657 for the Society.

“Multiple Sclerosis is an issue that is near to my heart, so it was moving to see my colleagues rally around this great cause and organization,” said Hegarty. Still he says, “Citrin Cooperman employees contribute to charities because that is the kind of people we are – a casual day is just an added bonus.”

Hegarty was recently invited by the Society to become a member of the 2010 MS Leadership Class program, which honors Philadelphia-area professionals who have made outstanding contributions to business, civic and cultural betterment of the community. To-date, he has helped to raise more than $2,100 for the Society. At Citrin Cooperman, Hegarty specializes in providing audit and business consulting services to businesses of all sizes. He focuses on broker-dealers, construction contractors, along with retail, manufacturing and distribution companies. He joined Citrin Cooperman in 2009 as a partner in the firm’s Philadelphia office.

Through a 50-state network of chapters, the National MS Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. For additional information, visit www.nationalmssociety.org.

About Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP – Citrin Cooperman was co-founded in 1979 by Philadelphia native, Joel Cooperman and his colleague Niles Citrin, both fledgling accountants and entrepreneurs at the time. Today, the top 31 mid-size firm provides full-service accounting, tax and consulting solutions to businesses of all sizes. Citrin Cooperman specializes in helping entrepreneurs reach their business goals and prides itself on providing individualized attention, high quality services and proactive solutions at competitive rates. The firm has grown from an $18 million firm in 2000 to a more than an $82 million practice in 2009 and has been able to recruit and retain top talent. Recently ranked among the best places to work by Accounting Today, a leading industry magazine, Citrin Cooperman has offices in Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. For more information, go to www.citrincooperman.com.

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