Stone & Company was founded in 1986 by Philip and Matthew Stone to furnish accounting, tax, and consulting services of the highest quality. We have grown to serve a large number of businesses and non-profit institutions throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire. In keeping with our total committment to professional quality and integrity, we are a voluntary firm member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Accordingly, we are subjected to rigorous periodic peer reviews which we have consistently passed with the highest possible results.

We are committed to providing confidential, value driven, personal attention to our clients. We take pride in giving you the assurance that the personal assistance you receive comes from years of advanced training, technical experience and financial acumen. Our continual investment of time and resources in professional continuing education, state-of-the-art computer technology and extensive business relationships is indicative of our commitment to excellence.

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE PARTNERS OF STONE & COMPANY, LLC:

PHILIP C. STONE, C.P.A.

Phil is a 1974 graduate of the Buckingham Browne & Nichols School and received a B.A. in Economics from Colgate University in 1978. He earned a M.S. in Accounting from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1980. He served as an audit Supervisor in the Boston Office of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. (now "KPMG") and as the Controller of an acute care hospital before starting Stone & Company in 1986. Phil is active in local conservation matters and is a member and past Treasurer of the Wharton Club of Boston.

MATTHEW P. STONE, C.P.A.

Matt is a 1977 graduate of the Buckingham Browne & Nichols School and earned a B.S. in Accounting from Indiana University in 1981. He served as an Audit Supervisor in the Boston office of Deloitte Haskins & Sells and as the Controller of New England Baptist Hospital before starting Stone & Company in 1986. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of Tufts New England Medical Center where he serves as chairman of the finance and audit committees. Matt is actively involved in the fields of health and education, and is a frequent speaker on topical issues.

SELECTED STAFF OF OUR FIRM:

ROBERT F. HART, JR, C.P.A.

Bob earned a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy in 1989 from Bentley College, where he also earned a Master of Science in Taxation in 1998. Bob has over 18 years of experience in public accounting working on tax and financial reporting matters. He has spearheaded the quality control function at a large regional CPA firm before joining Stone & Company. Bob is currently the Director of Technical Compliance at Stone & Company.

THOMAS M. KUCHARSKI

Tom has earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts and is an integral member of the corporate tax staff at Stone & Company. Tom also has developed considerable expertise in the area of non-profit auditing and reporting. Tom is nearing completion of his Master of Science in Taxation.

DAVID SOUSA

David is a 2004 graduate of Bentley College where he was an honors student of accounting. He joins us from a large local CPA firm where he gained experience in audits of non-profit organizations as well as various for-profit industries.

JAMES MILLER

James is a 2005 graduate of Quinipiac University where he was an honors accounting student. James has held various accounting jobs in both the public and private sector to help earn his way through college. He is now pursuing a Master of Science in Taxation.

LORNA GRANT

Lorna has joined us from the national CPA firm of RSM McGladrey where she specialized in Quickbooks installation and support. She is also H & R block Certified for various types of income tax preparation. Lorna is currently attending Northeastern University.