Paul E. Becht, CPA
Partner
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Paul is a trusted advisor with over 30 years of experience overseeing audits and reviews of companies in a variety of industries, including manufacturing and distribution, real estate, and the service industry. In addition, he is skilled in taxation as well as auditing employee benefit plans. Paul also provides clients with guidance on accounting policies and procedures to improve operations and strengthen internal controls.
He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and is regularly quoted as an expert source for leading business and trade publications. Throughout his career he has also been active in staff training and mentoring.
Paul earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Oswego State University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He started his career at a regional CPA firm where he progressed from staff to partner, eventually joining a national firm. Paul is an active member of the New York State Society of CPAs, currently serving as a Vice President of the Board of Directors and co-chairing the Nassau/Suffolk
Chapter’s Accounting & Auditing Committee. He is a member of the Risk Management Association, for which he is Treasurer and Director of the Long Island Chapter, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Over the years, he has actively participated in and held leadership positions with
several charitable organizations throughout Long Island and New York City. He lives in Glen Cove, New York with his wife Kelly and their two children.
Education
Oswego State University, BS in Accounting
Community Involvement
NYSSCPA – Vice President of statewide Board of Directors
NYSSCPA – Co-Chair of Nassau/Suffolk Chapter Accounting & Auditing Committee
Risk Management Association, Long Island Chapter – Treasurer and Board Member
Camp Good Mourning!, Inc. – Chairman of the Board of Directors, Treasurer
Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School – Advancement Committee Member
Expertise
Accounting
Auditing/Assurance
Financial Statement Reporting
Tax Return Preparation
Tax Planning and Projections
Mergers and Acquisitions
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Industries
Manufacturing & Distribution
Real Estate
Service Industry
Hospitality
Franchises
Employee Benefit Plans