NEW YORK, NY, FEBRUARY 6— Friedman LLP managing partner Bruce Madnick is one of eight industry leaders named to the 2006 Executive Committee of DFK International/USA.

As a vice president, Madnick will lend his insights to a select group of accounting and consulting professionals charged with mapping the course of the U.S. division of the international association.

DFK provides Friedman and its 21 other member firms with a forum to share practice-management information and technical expertise, leadership development training, opportunities for business referral, and the resources to serve clients on a national and international level, the association said in a release.

 “Friedman’s DFK affiliation has helped us expand our profile nationally and internationally. All the member firms help one another remain growth oriented and free of barriers to the best possible client service,” Madnick says. “I look forward to continuing to contribute to DFK in this new role.” 

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