FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Andy Schwarz
703-506-3265
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF WOMEN ACCOUNTANTS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
AWARDS CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIPS
(McLean, VA, June 6, 2011) – The American Society of Women Accountants Educational Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 Certification Scholarships. Awarded to ASWA members, the scholarships support the exam fees of any one of the following certifications: CPA, CFP, CFE, CIA, CMA CVA, or CGFM.
The American Society of Women Accountants Educational Foundation awarded scholarships to the following ASWA members:
Kay A. Cummings, Auburn, WA
Karen R. Penfold, East Aurora, NY
Katrina Smith, Philadelphia, PA
Ashleigh Sutter, Simpsonville, SC
"We are delighted to support the next generation of accounting and finance professionals,” said Foundation Chair Cathy Allen. "By obtaining their certifications, these members are well on their way to taking their careers to the next level.”
The 2011 Certification Scholarships are sponsored in part by Accountemps and Robert Half Finance & Accounting.
About the American Society of Women Accountants Educational Foundation (The Foundation): Founded in 2004, The Foundation was established by the American Society of Women Accountants to promote and advance financial literacy, scholarship and life skills through programs of recognition, mentoring, research and outreach. Visit www.ASWA.org/Foundation for more information.
About Accountemps and Robert Half Finance & Accounting: Accountemps and Robert Half Finance & Accounting, divisions of Robert Half International, specialize in placing accounting and finance professionals on a temporary and full-time basis, respectively. Robert Half International has more than 360 offices worldwide and offers online job search services on its divisional websites, all of which can be accessed at http://www.rhi.com/.
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