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Lois Clinco, Feldman, Meinberg & Co. LLP

Name: Lois Clinco, CPA, CFE Title: Partner Company/firm: Feldman, Meinberg & Co. LLP Years with company/firm: 22 Years in field: 24 Years in real estate industry: 24 Address: 6900 Jericho Tpke Suite 312, Syosset, NY 11791 Telephone: 516-496-2233, ext 16 Email: [email protected] URL: www.fmcocpa.com What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2010? In challenging times, a CPA's expertise and business acumen is of even greater value to her clients. Last year, after helping a client build the accounting and tax models critical to success, I stepped into an internal management consulting role for a real estate management firm as their CFO/controller, retooling and rebuilding their business for the current marketplace. My performance led to five additional pieces of business within that company for Feldman, Meinberg & Co., and a recommendation that led to an engagement with a new client. There's no better way to grow a client base than through recommendation.
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Formal Legislative Role

Limited direct lawmaking power: The NYC Council is the primary