Petrinovich Pugh & Company LLP

PP&Co Ranked Among 2008 Best Accounting Firms to Work for

October 29, 2008

San Jose, California – Petrinovich Pugh & Company (PP&Co) was recently named as one of the Best Accounting Firms to Work for. This first annual program was created by The Accountants Media Group, publishers of Accounting Today, Accounting Technology, CPA Wealth Provider, Practical Accountant and host of WebCPA.com and Best Companies Group.

Managing Partner, Marc Parkinson commented, “We are extremely proud to have achieved this ranking on a national-level. It is especially meaningful because it is not only based on our policies and practices, but also on our culture and most importantly, what our employees experience on a daily basis by working here. Our commitment to building client wealth through service and innovation is only as good as the commitment of our team members, because their positive experience results in the same for our clients. So we are very honored to have been acknowledged for a core value that we have held in high regard for over 55 years.”

This survey and award program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in the accounting industry, benefiting the nation's economy, its workforce and businesses. The Best Accounting Firms to Work for list is made up of 60 companies split into three groups: 5 small-sized companies (15-24 employees), 40 medium-sized companies (25-249 employees) 15 large-sized companies (more than 250 employees). PP&Co has been named one of the Best Accounting Firms to Work for in the medium category.

Companies from across the country entered the two-part survey process to determine the Best Accounting Firms to Work for. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration, survey and analysis process and determined the final rankings.

For more information on the Best Accounting Firms to Work for program, visit www.BestAccountingFirmstoWorkfor.com.

About Petrinovich Pugh & Company

Petrinovich Pugh & Company provides auditing, tax advice, business consultation, and estate and financial planning for closely held businesses and individuals. The firm was founded in 1951 in San Jose, and it continues to make a mark on the history of Silicon Valley business. In 2008, Petrinovich Pugh & Company ranked 9th among companies with less than 50 employees in the '100 Best Places to Work in the Bay Area' by the San Francisco Business Times, Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal and East Bay Business Times. Additionally, Marc Parkinson, PP&Co’s managing partner was named “California’s Leader” in 2006-2007 as he assumed the role of Chairman of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.

For further information, contact Ann Wright at 408-287-7911 or visit www.ppandco.com.