Block & Anchin Llp

Barry Weisman is a tax partner at Anchin. Barry's practice focuses on IRS and state practice, procedure, and representation, multi-state taxation, taxation of closely held businesses, and financial and retirement planning. Barry is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA).

Bernard Rappaport is a tax partner at Anchin specializing in estate planning and taxation of closely held businesses. His client base consists of high net worth individuals, trusts and estates, real estate owners, law firms and money managers. He has assisted clients with sophisticated estate tax, income and multi-generational issues. Additionally, he has counseled clients on residency issues, and represented them on New York State residency tax audits.

Gene Greenfest is an accounting and audit partner at Anchin. His client base consists of manufacturers and distributors, financial services companies and software developers, as well as importers and exporters. Gene has assisted clients in securing financing, mergers and acquisitions, and planning and implementing business and tax strategies. He routinely works with clients to help identify the information necessary to increase profitability while minimizing taxes of the company. Gene also serves as a resource to the firm's clients on a wide range of financial reporting issues. Gene is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA).

Gerald Ranzal is a tax and audit partner at Anchin and the Partner-in-Charge of the firm's Financial Services Group. Gerry has more than 35 years of experience giving tax, business and operating advice to investment advisors, investment partnerships, family offices, brokers/dealers, and mutual funds. He specializes in structuring investment partnerships and partnership agreements, mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations. He consults on inbound or outbound international transactions. Gerry lectures frequently and has contributed to The CPA Journal, The Journal of Taxation, The Hedge Fund Review, The Journal of Real Estate Development and various other industry publications. He is the author of Amacon's Tax Deferral for Foreign Corporations, was formerly on the advisory board of editors of The International Tax Journal, and is listed in Who's Who of American Business Leaders. Additionally, he has created and chaired FAE's Investment Partnership Conference for 10 years, and has been chairperson of IIR's Tax, and Financial Reporting Practices for Hedge Funds for the past 5 years. He is also the chairperson of the tax committee of the Wall Street Hedge Fund Forum. Gerry is a member of the American Institute for Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society for Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA).

Gregory Wank is an accounting and audit partner at Anchin. His practice focuses on providing accounting, business, and tax planning services to privately held companies. Greg has developed an extensive range of solutions to the challenges faced by privately held businesses. His clients include companies in industries such as jewelry, apparel & textile, manufacturing and distribution, finance and insurance. Greg also serves as co-chair of the firm's Food & Beverage Services Group, identifying solutions to the unique issues of the industry. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA).

James Gammello is an accounting and audit partner at Anchin. He has spent his entire professional career at the firm, specializing in middle market, closely held companies. His practice focuses primarily on serving the needs of clients in the food and beverages industry. He is also co-chairperson of the firm's Food & Beverage Services Group. Additionally, he works with clients in the wholesale and retail industry, television and film production, and distribution services. Jim is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA).

Jeffrey Perelman is a tax partner at Anchin. He is a member of the firm's Tax, Wealth Management and Estates & Trusts practice groups. In this capacity, Jeffrey provides tax compliance and planning services for multiple generations of high-net-worth families. His clients include well-known business and media executives, entrepreneurs, investors and entertainers. He has significant experience with personal tax planning related to luxury items such as yachts, aircraft, automobiles, and artwork. Jeffrey handles federal and state income, gift and estate tax issues involving domicile and residency, concentrated equity positions, employee stock options, restricted stock and various wealth transfer techniques. Many of his clients have complex international reporting requirements. Jeffrey is also an expert in the field of philanthropy. He works extensively with individuals and family offices to develop and implement sophisticated charitable-giving strategies. He also provides invaluable assistance to clients in establishing, funding and administering private operating and non-operating foundations, charitable lead and remainder trusts as well as donor-advised funds. Jeffrey is a member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and its Financial Planning Section. He holds the Personal Financial Specialist designation from the AICPA He is a member of Council on Foundations, Philanthropic Advisors Network. A graduate of the New York University School of Business and Public Administration with a BS in accounting, Jeffrey is fluent in Russian.

Jerry Joszef is a tax partner at Anchin. His practice focuses on tax strategies related to ownership and operation of corporations, partnerships, and other pass-through entities. Jerry has spent over 25 years guiding clients through restructures and transitions of their businesses. He is sought frequently by New York's law firms to address tax matters involving corporations, partnerships, and real estate.

Kevin Joyce is an accounting and audit partner at Anchin and a member of the firm's Financial Services Group. Kevin specializes in providing accounting, tax and business advice to a wide variety of financial services entities including broker/dealers, offshore and domestic investment partnerships, and investment advisors. He assists newly formed entities with start up considerations such as form of practice, structure of agreements and selection of service providers. Kevin is a member of the American Institute for Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA). As a result of a 3-year tour of duty in PricewaterhouseCooper's Caracas office in the early 1990's, Kevin is also fluent in Spanish.

Kuldeepak (KD) Acharya, CPA, is an accounting and audit partner at Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP. He advises clients on a wide range of industries including manufacturing & distribution, construction, apparel & textile, and entertainment & advertising. He also lends his experience and expertise to the Firm's mergers and acquisitions team.

Marc Federbush is an accounting and audit partner at Anchin with over 20 years of experience servicing the accounting, business, and financial needs of apparel and textile companies. As chairperson of the firm's Apparel and Textile Services Group, Marc's practice focuses primarily on the apparel and textile industry. His clients range from aggressive, growing companies to well-established companies. His knowledge of the business, accounting and tax practices of the industry makes him a sought after resource. Marc has assisted many clients in business planning and analysis, mergers and acquisitions, and sales of companies. He routinely consults to businesses and their owners, advises individuals and businesses on federal and state tax matters, and works with individuals and their advisors on estate planning matters. He has directed due diligence services in connection with the acquisition of manufacturers and distributors and formulated the related tax strategies. Marc is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA).

Michael Cirenza is an accounting partner at Anchin, LLP. He brings 25 years of public and private sector experience, including national and international accounting firm experience. Mike began his career at PriceWaterhouse and served for many years as a partner at Grant Thornton, LLP. He also served as Chief Financial Officer of two large manufacturing/ distribution companies on Long Island. Mike specializes in providing audit and advisory services for privately held corporations in a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, medical devices, retail, professional services, and technology. His expertise lies in providing clients with a wide range of specialized consulting services including internal control compliance, process improvement, merger and acquisition, strategic planning, financing, cash flow management, cost containment, retention and recruitment of key personnel, and employee benefit programs. Mike is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA). He also holds the APICS Certification in Integrated Resource Management.

Michael Belfer is an accounting and audit partner at Anchin who specializes in working with closely held businesses and entrepreneurial companies. He offers clients a hands-on approach and assists them in developing tax structures, accounting systems, business plans, financial and budget plans. He has expertise in business operations and solutions for long term business growth. He also provides consulting services to emerging companies. He works with businesses in diverse industries: apparel & textile, import & export, real estate, technology, professional services, and manufacturing & distribution. Michael maintains strategic relationships with leading attorneys, bankers, and business consultants throughout the New York Metropolitan area to assist his clients with their needs. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the New Jersey State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSSCPA), Advisor to the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, and the Associates Committee of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. In addition, Michael regularly participates in continuing education courses at New York University.

Mitchell is an accounting and audit partner at Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP and a member of the firm's Financial Services Group. His practice focuses on providing accounting, tax and business advice to investment partnerships and other investment vehicles and their related entities. He also works with high net worth individuals, including art dealers and entertainers.

Paul Gevertzman is a tax partner at Anchin. His practice focuses on all types of clients including many hedge funds, investment partnerships and construction companies. Paul has extensive tax and business experience with corporations, individuals, and partnerships. He assists companies within designated Empire Zones to reap benefits such as tax reduction credits, real property tax credits, sales tax exemptions, wage tax credits, and utility rate reductions, minimizing or often eliminating a company's New York State Tax liability. He frequently develops continuing education programs and lectures before professional organizations. He is also the author of several articles featured in the CPA Journal. Paul is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA), having served on its Employee Benefits Committee for ten years. Paul is admitted to the United States Tax Court.

Peter Baum is a tax partner at Anchin. With more than 22 years of industry experience, Peter specializes in advising clients on a wide range of specialized consulting services including domestic and international tax matters and implementing these strategies into their financial and business plans, developing effective tax strategies, and expanding operations abroad. In addition he has significant experience with Accounting for Contingencies - FAS 5, Accounting for income Taxes FAS 109, and Accounting for Income Taxes Special Areas - APB 23. Prior to joining Anchin, Mr. Baum was with the national office of a Big 4 firm, where he served as the lead tax professional for large multinationals and worked on both domestic and international tax issues. Peter is a Certified Public Accountant in NY and CT and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA).

Russell Shinsky is an accounting and audit partner at Anchin. He focuses on providing a range of business and consulting services to law, architectural, and engineering firms. He also services clients in the apparel & textile, construction, retail food, and manufacturing & distribution industries. As chair of the firm's Law Firm Services Group, Russell is thoroughly familiar with the accounting, audit and tax requirements of law firms. He has been instrumental in consulting with law firm clients on operational aspects of their business as well as in due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. Russell is a certified CLE instructor who frequently presents before law firms and their attorneys. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA).

Sharon Brenner is an accounting and audit partner at Anchin. With over 24 years of experience, Sharon provides audit and review services for privately held middle market manufacturers, distributors and service providers and profit sharing plans. She also specializes in consulting services such as Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and testing, development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures and controls, and deferred tax calculations. Sharon is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA). She is also a member of the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE).

Steven is an audit partner at Anchin with 15 years of dedicated and diverse experience in all areas of the real estate industry. Steven has provided assurance and advisory services to a wide range of privately and publicly-held companies in the real estate industry, including investment funds, pension fund advisors, real estate investment trusts, opportunity funds, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Steven has also managed and/or participated in the valuation and securitization of commercial real estate and mortgage loan portfolios as well as other due diligence engagements. He has also been involved in audits that reported under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). In addition to his real estate practice, Steven is a member of Anchin's Compensation and Benefits Services team. He has extensive experience with pension plan audits on behalf of employers and plan sponsors. Steven has created training curriculums and taught courses relating to auditing methodology, real estate auditing, and technical accounting policies. He is a member of the AICPA, the Urban Land Institute, and the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trust.

Stephen is a director of audit services at Anchin and a member of the firm's Financial Services Group. With over 19 years of experience, Stephen has advised a wide range of clients in the financial services industry as well as those operating in manufacturing and distribution, software development, importing, real estate, construction, and travel. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA).

Deepak Doshi is a director of quality control in the audit department at Anchin. With over 25 years of experience, Deepak provides review services and technical consulting to the audit department and the clients of the firm. Deepak has considerable experience in serving companies engaged in manufacturing, distribution, software and services. He also specializes in consulting services such as Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and testing. Deepak is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). He also speaks fluent Hindi and Gujarati.

Jeff is a tax director at Anchin. He works on the tax issues of high profile individuals. Additionally, he services the accounts of lawyers, investment advisors and other professionals. He represents clients in their dealings with the Internal Revenue Service and the New York State and City taxing authorities. For many years, Jeff has given courses in taxation to other accountants within the framework of the continuing education requirements for certified public accountants. Jeff is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) as well as the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA).

Terry Pissi is an accounting and audit director with over 20 years of experience at Anchin. She advises clients in a range of industries including manufacturing and distribution , construction and real estate. Terry provides attentive service to her clients and works with them to achieve their accounting, business and financial goals. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Daryl Johnson is an expert in all aspects of healthcare valuation analysis and litigation support, focusing mostly on agreements or compensation arrangements that may have Stark and/or Anti-Kickback implications. He has structured, negotiated and managed hundreds of healthcare transactions, including physician practice acquisitions and divestitures, hospital joint ventures and clinical trial principal investigator agreements. An Accredited Valuation Analyst (AVA), Mr. Johnson is a frequent speaker and author on healthcare valuation topics.

Evan Snapper is a principal in the Business Management practice at Anchin. He specializes in business management and planning services for ultra high net worth individuals, entertainers, key corporate executives and foreign nationals. Evan's expertise encompasses tax strategy planning, stock option planning, estate and business succession planning, investment advisory services, retirement planning, risk management, goal setting and funding, corporate benefit optimization, as well as charitable giving. Evan has been quoted in Money Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Financial Times, Bloomberg's Personal Finance, Ticker Magazine, The Hartford Courant, The Connecticut Post, and on several websites including The Street.com, CNNfn.com, Netfolio.com, and YahooFinanceVision.com. Over the years, Evan has also appeared on numerous television programs such as NBC's Today Show, Late Night with David Letterman, CNBC's Wake up Call & Power Lunch, Fox's Good Morning News, CNN's Headline News, and ABC's Money Talks. In addition to television, Evan has participated in various radio shows for Bloomberg National Radio and National Public Radio (NPR).

Mela Garber is a Tax Principal at Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP. She co-chairs the firm's Trusts and Estates Group and serves on both the Platinum Advisory Group and Law Firm Services Group. Mela has extensive experience handling all aspects of taxation and planning for high net worth families, their trusts and estates. In the estate planning area, she utilizes sophisticated tools to ensure maximum savings for her clients. She also advises her clients in charitable gift giving and foundations. In trust and estate administration, she works closely with trustees and executors, guiding them through complex tax laws and advising them on creative funding of bequests and tax efficient ways of distributing the assets. In a career that has spanned 25+ years, Mela also has gained valuable experience handling tax and gift audits with the Internal Revenue Service and produces favorable results for her clients. Mela is a member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA), the Estate Planning Council of New York City Inc., The Financial Women's Association of New York, and 100 Women in Hedge Funds.

Robert has over 25 years of experience in financial, operational and information technology audits within the investment and commercial banking field. Through his work, he has improved the internal control environments in world class broker dealers/institutions and has conducted special investigations and forensic auditing for entities in North American, South America, Europe and Asia.