About BILL SAAS...

About BILL SAAS...

A  CPA since 1969, Bill Saas is a highly acclaimed and accomplished TV and  radio commentator on taxation, money management and personal finance.

The  Connecticut Society of CPA's has bestowed to him its Annual Service  Award "in recognition and appreciation of service volunteering as  a CPA expert source in television , radio and newspaper features,  especially in the development of public service messages aired regularly  on WTNH-TV, News Channel 8."

An  established journalist and author, he's published articles covering  "exclusive interviews" with high visibility celebrities of sports,  entertainment and government service as well as finance and been voted  the CPA society's annual Distinguished Author Award on two separate  occasions.

Academic Star

Mr.  Saas graduated Bentley College, Boston, in 1966 with highest academic  honor (summa cum laude) also serving as editor of the campus newspaper.

He  reigns as a Connecticut CPA Gold Medalist, having achieved the state's  highest score completing all sections of the semi-annual examination on  his first attempt. (November 1968)

TV and Radio

WTNH  newscast featured Mr. Saas' expert commentary weekly in 1981 and again  in 1986.  He returns to airwaves frequently, covering financial and  tax-related issues as an expert spokesman for his profession.

Having  logged literally hundreds of hours fielding listeners' tax and  "smart-money" questions on the radio talk circuit,  he has also served  as guest  "talk show" host.

He developed and aired The Smart Money Quiz With Financial Advisor Bill Saas,  a popular feature endorsed by eminent Madison Avenue public relations  chieftains for broadcast over leading media market radio.

Public and Professional Service

Past  chairman of the Connecticut Society of CPA's Committee on Federal  Taxation, he has served also on the society's committees on  publications, public relations, and personal financial planning.

A  popular and frequent lecturer before civic, religious, charitable and  professional peer groups, Mr. Saas cherishes profoundly his  long-standing status and role as a trusted and respected financial  counselor to hundreds of highly educated and eminent executives, media  stars and professionals.

"CPA-Media" Family

Ann and Bill Saas, wed July 4, 1970 are proud parents of Elizabeth Ann,  Amy and William J. Saas, Jr.

Ann,  former classroom teacher having attained full masters credentials in  education, now "partners" regularly in Bill's CPA-related and media  pursuits.

Los  Angeles based Elizabeth, proud alumna of Choate as well as Wellesley  and the University of Southern California, is her family's "direct link  to Hollywood" having achieved masters' study in dramatic production and  screenwriting.  Mentored closely in her pursuits by accomplished  performers and authors Shelley Berman and Gay Talese among others, she  has also served on the faculties of both Choate and USC as instructor of undergraduate English.

Amy  and Bill, Jr. join Mom and Dad in professional practice in Connecticut,  sharing their unrelenting commitment and quest toward quality and  personalized financial, accounting and tax related service with virtual  "24/7" dedication to each client's personal and financial goals and  aspirations.