Multistate tax consulting group names Barbo topartnership in Los Angeles office of Price...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 12, 1997-- Gerald B. Barbo has been admitted to the partnership of Price Waterhouse LLP in the Los Angeles office.

The announcement was made by Bruce Daigh, the partner in charge of the Multistate Tax Consulting Group for the West Region. In a related

Since joining the firm in 1986, Barbo has created tremendous tax savings for numerous clients. He has more than 20 years of experience in all areas of corporate compliance and planning for multistate income/franchise tax issues.

These activities include multistate compliance studies, transaction planning and review, income/franchise tax audit review, and representation during the audit appeals process.

Before coming to Price Waterhouse, Barbo was with Del Monte Corp. for 10 years. Barbo earned his bachelor of science degree degree in accounting from California State University Hayward and his masters of business administration in taxation from Golden Gate University. Barbo lives in La Canada, Calif., with his wife and two sons. -0-

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