The local public accounting and consulting firm of Swart, Lalande & Associates, P.C., has recently launched its new Web site.

"Not only do we feel our new Web site is much more informative and resourceful for users, but it also gives a much better representation of our firm," said Paul D. Burke, CPA, managing shareholder of Swart, Lalande & Associates. "I am confident this Web site will prove to be beneficial to our existing and prospective clients, alike, as well as potential recruits for our firm."

Swart, Lalande & Associates' new Web site is located at www.slacpa.com, the same address as the firm's previous site.

In addition to the typical information that is found on many accounting firm Web sites, such as firm services, industries served, and shareholder biographies, the Swart, Lalande & Associates Web site includes a section of financial calculators to assist users with borrowing, budgeting, mortgage, investment, and retirement calculations.

The Web site also features firm news and press releases to help keep visitors informed about the firm, as well as articles from Swart, Lalande & Associates' new electronic newsletter, The Edge.

About Swart, Lalande & Associates, P.C.:

Since 1960, Swart, Lalande & Associates, P.C. has provided reliable accounting and advisory services to clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, including audit and attest, business consulting, business valuation and litigation support, employee benefit plans, estate and trust planning, and tax compliance and planning. The firm also maintains a strong presence in the construction, diversified business, government contracting, not-for-profit and real estate industries. Swart, Lalande & Associates has a staff of more than 35 professionals, including eight shareholders.