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Institute Names Vice-President, Government Affairs

The AICPA in March selected Mark Gardner Peterson, a government and regulatory affairs specialist, to head its lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C. Peterson has represented corporate clients on tax, trade, agricultural, environmental, energy and other issues before the legislative and executive branches and served as a senior member of the House Speaker's staff.

AICPA Obtains Computer Security Discount for Members

The Institute selected Postini Inc. to offer members a service that will protect their systems against viruses and manage junk e-mail, also known as spare. The Institute uses this service on its own computers. Under the arrangement, AICPA members are eligible for a free trial and a 10% discount on the Postini service through December 31, 2005. To take advantage of the offer, they should go to www.postini/aicpa, select "AICPA Promotion" from the drop-down menu titled "How Did You Hear About Us?" and enter their individual or firm AICPA membership number.

Institute Offers Investment Advisory Resources

The AICPA extended its strategic relationship with Fidelity Investments, obtaining for members additional resources and support to establish or expand an investment advisory practice. Among the new benefits are low minimum asset requirements and discounts on marketing materials from PracticeMark, Fidelity's online marketing program. Under the arrangement, Fidelity will continue to offer members custody and clearing services, as well as access to a broad range of brokerage and investment products and services, advanced technology and practice-management support. Information is available at http://pfp.aicpa. org/resources/investment+planning.