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WITHUMSMITH+BROWN CELEBRATES 40 YEARS IN BUSINESS Successful CPA Firm Maintains Commitment to Clients, Employees & Communities
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he U.S. has seen numerous changes to the country’s financial reporting, IRS tax code and industry regulations over the past 40 years. With these complexities and oftentimes confusing details, businesses would benefit from utilizing the services of a world-class accounting firm such as WithumSmith+Brown (WS+B). The CPA firm is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2014 and attributes this milestone success to its clients, employees and communities served. Founded in 1974 by Frederick Withum, Leonard Smith and Ivan Brown, WS+B now employs approximately 500 people at 13 office locations in six states. WS+B’s corporate culture cultivates passionate, talented individuals who are dedicated to the growth and success of their clients.The firm has experienced revenue growth every year since its inception, a testament to WS+B’s commitment to providing clients world-class service by its loyal and talented professionals.
Pictured from the left at the Red Bank office are Ron Martino, Lou Sandor, Paul Kuhl and Kristen Celii.
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Serving more than 20 UTCA member firms, WS+B puts the success of its clients as its highest priority and is grateful for the valued relationships it has formed over the years. In addition to traditional tax, accounting, attestation and consulting services, WS+B serves several niche areas within the marketplace. Some of these industry-specific areas of expertise include construction, real estate, architectural & engineering, law firms and litigation support which consists of forensic accounting, business valuations and insolvency services, amongst others. WS+B’s Construction Services Team (CST) has been serving the needs of the construction industry including contractors, subcontractors and suppliers to the industry for 40 years. With over 20 construction experts dedicated to the industry, the CST is spearheaded by two Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals (CCIFP), Lou Sandor and Ron Martino, and a former CFO of a large construction company, Paul Kuhl. The CCIFP credential was established by the Institute of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals to promote the highest standards of construction financial management. Lou Sandor, III, CPA, CCIFP ® is a partner in the firm’s Red Bank office and the practice leader of the CST. Ron Martino, Jr., CPA, CCIFP ® is also a partner out of the Red Bank office and CST team leader. Located in WS+B’s Princeton office, Paul Kuhl, III, CPA is a senior manager and team leader of the CST. Kristen Celii, Marketing Communications Manager, has been with the team for nine years and has been the direct contact for the firm with the UTCA. The CST represents a range of disciplines including accounting and auditing, tax, litigation support, marketing and insurance services. Servicing clients, small to large, the team focuses on the most relevant, up-to-date information on the changing tax and accounting regulations, while constantly seeking innovative ways to help construction clients increase profitability. Utility and Transportation Contractor, APRIL 2014