Partner at Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP Achieves Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) Designation

Online, February 28, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Todd J. Lifson, CPA, was recently recognized as a Certified Franchise Executive by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives. Lifson completed a comprehensive course of study in franchise management offered by the institute, which is the academic branch of the International Franchise Association's Educational Foundation. The International Franchise Association (IFA) is the world's oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide and will honor this year's designees during its annual convention in Las Vegas.

Lifson is a partner at Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP, a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based accounting and consulting firm, where he specializes in business consulting for complex audit, merger and acquisition, and litigation support engagements. Lifson has significant experience with privately held mid-market and publicly held (SEC) businesses encompassing a broad range of industries. His expertise includes assisting business owners and senior management teams with the development and implementation of their business plans and effecting change to maximize operations.

Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP is a certified public accounting and consulting firm in Minneapolis, MN offering professional services and strategic consulting for businesses and individuals in various industries.