QKA Designation Earned by Rea's Finzer

QKA Designation Earned by Rea's Finzer

23 June, 2008

New Philadelphia, Ohio – Darlene Finzer, CPA, CSA, manager of benefit plan services with Rea & Associates, has passed the final test in a series sponsored by the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA) to be certified as a Qualified 401k Plan Administrator (QKA).

The QKA designation is for professionals practicing in the pension plan area and demonstrates competence in all areas of 401k plan design, administration and recordkeeping. There is also a two-year experience requirement for the designation.

“We are proud of Darlene for this outstanding accomplishment,” said Paul McEwan, CPA, MT, shareholder and director of employee benefit plan services at Rea. “She has continually proven her knowledge of and dedication to the profession and is a valuable asset to our clients.”

A member of the Rea team since 1991, Darlene provides retirement plan services to the firm’s clients. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Kent State University. Originally from New Philadelphia, Darlene now resides in Stone Creek with her husband, Eric.