PCPS publications win several prestigious awards.

Several publications created for Private Companies Practice Section (www.aicpa.org/pcps) members have recently won prestigious awards. The honored publications, all of which have been available free to PCPS member firms, provide assistance with recruiting, marketing and technical standards.

Here are the honors PCPS received in the 2007 MarCom Awards, given by the Association of Marketing & Communication Professionals:

* A Platinum award, the highest possible honor, in the Brochure/Pamphlet category for the "PCPS Top Talent Study" booklet. This publication describes the results of the 2006 PCPS Top Talent Study, a landmark survey of the attitudes and expectations of high-performing staff members. It also offers advice on the best ways to recruit and retain promising young CPAs.

* Two Gold awards in the Writing/Brochure category for a set of Small Finn Advantage promotional brochures. Why A Smaller CPA Firm is A Great Place...