ParenteBeard LLC (ParenteBeard), the leading Mid Atlantic certified public accounting firm, was a proud Finish Line sponsor of the 2010 Syracuse Heart Walk which took place on April 17th at the Onondaga Lake Park. The three mile walk is the largest fundraiser for the Syracuse American Heart Association and brings in over $500,000.This year’s walk attracted between 3,500 and 4,000 participants, including a 15 member team from ParenteBeard. The team successfully raised over $1,325, exceeding their goal of $1,000. ParenteBeard is committed to the not for profit organizations in our local market through support and participation in events such as the annual heart walk. This event provides the firm with an opportunity to not only give back to our local community, but provides a venue for team building and camaraderie among our employees.About ParenteBeard LLCParenteBeard LLC is the premier Mid-Atlantic CPA and Business Advisory firm with over 1,200 employees serving middle market and small business clients throughout the Northeast. The 164 partner firm has 24 offices located in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Texas. The firm is ranked among the Top 25 firms in the USA and is an independent member of Baker Tilly International.For more information, please visit ParenteBeard at www.ParenteBeard.com.