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August 17, 2016

Marilyn Pendergast Celebrates 50 Years with UHY

Pendergast_Marilyn-5Marilyn Pendergast, Managing Director at UHY Advisors NY and Partner at UHY LLP, will celebrate 50 years of service with the financial advisement and accounting firm this month.

Pendergast has been on the forefront of the accounting industry for decades, most prominently demonstrated through her position as the first woman president of the New York State Society of CPAs. In addition to many other accomplishments during her tenure, Pendergast has been recognized by the International Federation of Accountants’ Sempier Award for outstanding contributions to the international accountancy profession.

“We are honored to have Marilyn on our team,” said Howard Foote, UHY LLP Office Managing Partner, Capital Region. “She has been a trailblazer in the industry for many years and continues to share her knowledge and expertise as a leader in UHY’s Education and Not-For Profit practice. Her contributions to the firm have been countless and we are grateful for her five decades of dedicated service.”

“It has been an absolute pleasure to work at UHY,” said Pendergast. “My time here has been a tremendous one of growth and change. I look forward to continuing to serve my clients and work with my colleagues here in Albany and throughout the world.”

Founded as Urbach Kahn & Werlin in Albany in 1964, the firm expanded nationally and internationally, later merging with others to form UHY. Today, UHY LLP is among the nation’s largest accounting firms as reported by Accounting Today.