Executive Women of New Jersey to Honor Rothstein Kass Principal Rosalie Mandel at 'Salute to the Policy Makers' 2010 Awards Dinner

ROSELAND, N.J., May 10 /PRNewswire/ -- International accounting and advisory services firm Rothstein Kass (www.rkco.com) today announced that Executive Women of New Jersey ("EWNJ") will honor firm Principal Rosalie Mandel at its Salute to the Policy Makers 2010 Awards Dinner on May 13, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick in New Brunswick, NJ. Currently celebrating its 30th anniversary, EWNJ holds the biennial fund-raising event to recognize women of professional distinction in New Jersey.

As a Principal in the Rothstein Kass Commercial Services Group, Rosalie specializes in audit, general accounting and business consulting services for private entities. She is also the founder and Chair of the Rothstein Kass LIFE program, a firm-wide initiative created to help women realize their potential and address work-life issues. Based in Rothstein Kass' Roseland, New Jersey office location, Rosalie oversees financial matters for an assortment of industries including manufacturing, distributing, real estate, broker-dealers and professional services firms. With extensive experience serving privately-held companies, Rosalie is able to assist with business strategies and management, internal processes, cost control, cash flow and aligning internal business systems with overall operations. Rosalie graduated from Farleigh Dickinson University in Madison, New Jersey with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.

"As part of its commitment to promoting women at the most senior levels of corporate America, non profits and public service in New Jersey, EWNJ will pay tribute to 37 accomplished and admirable women for their professional achievements and contributions to their organizations.  Since 1980, the Salute to the Policy Makers has become a prestigious list of the Garden State's most accomplished women," noted EWNJ President-Elect and 2010 Salute Dinner Chair Donna M. Meade, who also serves as executive director of the JFK Medical Center Foundation.

"Throughout our history the collaborative professional environment at Rothstein Kass has enabled our firm to continually enhance the quality and scope of service we provide while simultaneously helping us to maintain work / life balance as an employer of choice," said Steve Kass, co-Managing Principal and Co-CEO of Rothstein Kass. "Rosalie's contributions to our firm's success are measured by not only the consistent quality of service she provides to our clients, but also by her commitment to mentorship and educational initiatives within Rothstein Kass."

Proceeds from the biennial event will fund EWNJ's scholarship program, which has provided over $1 million in scholarships to more than 300 deserving New Jersey women enrolled in advanced degree programs at New Jersey institutions since instituting the program in 1986, as well as other programs that advance women. New Jersey Resources (NJR) Chairman of the Board and CEO Laurence M. Downes serves as the event's honorary dinner chair. Elaine Chao, former United States Secretary of Labor, will serve as guest speaker for the event.

About Executive Women of New Jersey

Founded in 1980 as New Jersey's premier organization for senior level women, EWNJ promotes the advancement of women to the highest levels of business, the professions and government.  EWNJ also assists corporations seeking qualified candidates for board of director positions.  EWNJ awards approximately $60,000 annually to 20 New Jersey women pursuing advanced degrees.  For more information on corporate sponsorship or tickets to the Salute to the Policy Makers awards dinner, contact EWNJ at 908-781-8418 or visit EWNJ on the web at www.ewnj.org.

About Rothstein Kass

Rothstein Kass is a premier public accounting and advisory services firm that has served privately held and publicly traded companies, individuals, and families for more than 50 years. Rothstein Kass has offices in California, Colorado, New Jersey, New York, Texas and the Cayman Islands, each of which has received recognition as a "Best Place to Work."

The Rothstein Kass Commercial Services Group provides essential and complementary professional services to public and privately-held businesses, private equity and venture capital funds and their portfolio companies, broker-dealers and registered investment advisors, as well as to high-net-worth individuals and families.

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