Phoenixville Chamber of Commerce

Mary Duff, founder and president of Duff Accounting Solutions , a full service accounting firm, has been appointed to a two year term as National Director of the American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA), a national trade group advancing women in the field of accounting. Duff's term will run from July 2009 to June 2011.

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Mary Duff of Duff Accounting has been an active leader for women in accounting. Prior to her current term as National Director of The American Society of Women Accountants, she was Regional Director from 2003 to 2009. Her involvement also included President of the Philadelphia Chapter from July 2001 to June 2003. She has been active in the society since 2001. And just recently, the trade group also installed Duff as the National Director of The American Society of Women Accountant Education Foundation Board (ASWAEFB) for a one year term from July 2009 to June 2010.

Before entering public accounting, Duff worked for Shared Medical Systems in their Accounts Receivable and Billing Departments. In 1990, she joined Irwin & Company, a Radnor, Pennsylvania CPA firm that later became Beucler, Kelly & Irwin, Ltd. Duff has been involved in compilation, review and tax engagements for closely held businesses for over 20 years. In 1999, she was named President of BKI Solutions, Inc. predecessor to Duff Accounting Solutions LLC.

Duff is a Certified Professional Advisor for QuickBooks. She is a recognized member of the local business community and is actively involved with the North Penn and Phoenixville Chamber of Commerce. Duff is currently a Board member of the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Association of Women's Business Owners, and on the Board of the Center for Advancement in Cancer Education.

Mary holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Scranton.

For more information about this announcement or Duff Accounting solutions, please contact Tony DeFazio at DeFazio Communications at 484-532-7783.

ABOUT ASWA
ASWA was formed in 1938 to increase the opportunities for women in all fields of accounting and finance. The first chapter was chartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Members include partners in national, regional and local CPA firms, financial officers, controllers, academicians, financial analysts and data processing consultants, recent college graduates and women returning to the work force. The majority of our members have attained professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, CIA, and CFP. The mission of ASWA is to enable women in all accounting and related fields to achieve their full personal, professional and economic potential and to contribute to the future development of their profession.