Hughes Pittman & Gupton, LLP, a Triangle-based CPA firm serving the financial management needs of local, multi-state and international businesses, as well as their owners, announces today its sponsorship of the CED series “Raising the Dough.” This two-part series is designed to equip early-stage life science entrepreneurs with knowledge about the current funding landscape and how to increase their company’s overall chances for success.

“Support of this series is directly aligned with HPG’s commitment to fostering life science companies in North Carolina, as well as helping them grow and reach success,” says Tom Fagley, partner and life science segment leader, HPG. “The firm’s partners all agree this is a great way to ensure business innovation continues in North Carolina and to make entrepreneurs feel supported and encouraged in their endeavors.”

During this series, life science entrepreneurs will learn about the many ways to get their venture ready for investors. The series will take place on June 3 and 5, 2014 at the NC Biotechnology Center in Durham. For more information about the event and to register online, click here.

HPG is committed to the advancement of Triangle and N.C. startups and entrepreneurs. In addition to supporting CED, the firm works with Carolina KickStart, Cherokee-McDonough Challenge, Duke DUHatch, HQ Raleigh and The Startup Factory.

About Hughes Pittman & Gupton, LLP (HPG):

For more than 30 years, HPG, an independent, North Carolina CPA firm, has served the needs of local, multi-state and international businesses. More than just an accounting firm, HPG’s mission is working together to REACH success. The firm utilizes specialized teams to address the unique tax, audit, accounting, and advisory needs of owner-managed and investor-owned clients across a wide range of industries.

The firm is a member of CPAmerica International and an affiliate member of Crowe Horwath International. HPG CPAs leverage these memberships to provide national and global accounting expertise and resources for the firm’s clients. Visit www.hpg.com.