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CironeFriedberg Welcomes New CPA

November 16, 2022 by Teri Pough

CironeFriedberg Welcomes New CPA

CironeFriedberg, LLP, is pleased to welcome Zev Kizelnik, CPA, to our team as a senior tax manager. In this role, he will manage complex tax engagements for business and individual clients.

Kizelnik brings 14 years of tax and accounting experience preparing and reviewing federal and multi-state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations and non-profits as well as trust, estate and gift tax returns.

A graduate of Post University, Kizelnik holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Prior to joining CironeFriedberg, he most recently served as a Tax manager at a large national accounting firm’s Connecticut office.

Tony Cirone, CironeFriedberg’s managing partner, says “We are happy to welcome Zev to our team and look forward to his many contributions working with our business and high net worth clients.”

About CironeFriedberg

CironeFriedberg is a leading regional CPA firm serving middle market, closely held and family-owned businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and not-for-profit organizations in Fairfield and New Haven Counties, in Connecticut, and the neighboring New York counties of Duchess, Putnam, and Westchester. The firm provides a full range of tax, audit and accounting, and business advisory services from three offices in Bethel, Shelton and Stamford Connecticut. Learn more at https://cironefriedberg.com.

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Welcome, Dylan Walker, CPA.

October 24, 2022 by Teri Pough

CironeFriedberg Welcomes New CPA

CironeFriedberg, LLP, is pleased to welcome Dylan Walker, CPA, to our team in the role of Supervisor managing audit and assurance and client accounting service engagements for business and individual clients.

Walker started his accounting career with global accounting firm PwC developing cash flow models utilizing detailed analytics to assess risk for clients. Prior to joining our Firm, he directed client accounting and advisory services for business clients throughout Fairfield County in Connecticut.

A graduate of Central Connecticut State University, Walker holds a master’s and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting. He serves as President & Founder of the Scott T. Walker Foundation.

Tony Cirone, CironeFriedberg’s managing partner, says “We extend a warm welcome to Dylan and are confident that he will make an immediate impact to enhance our client service as well as being a key contributor to our growing firm.”

About CironeFriedberg

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CironeFriedberg Joins Accounting Association, CPAmerica, Inc.

October 11, 2022 by Teri Pough

Two new member firms join accounting association, CPAmerica, Inc.

RFH, PLLC, headquartered in Lexington, Ky., and CironeFriedberg, LLP, headquartered in Bethel, Conn., have joined CPAmerica, Inc., an accounting association of independent, certified public accounting firms that provides shared best practices, networking opportunities and access to expert resources for member firms.

Gainesville, Fla. (October 6, 2022) – RFH, PLLC, headquartered in Lexington, Ky., and CironeFriedberg, LLP, headquartered in Bethel, Conn., have joined CPAmerica, Inc., an accounting association of independent, certified public accounting firms that provides shared best practices, networking opportunities and access to expert resources for member firms.

RFH, PLLC is comprised of over thirty CPAs, CPA Candidates and paraprofessionals. Specializing in audits and assurance, tax, and consulting and advisory services, RFH’s forward-thinking and innovative team utilizes the latest technology to meet their clients’ needs.

CironeFriedberg, LLP is a leading CPA firm serving middle market, privately held and family-owned businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Serving the tax, accounting, and consulting needs across many industries, CironeFriedberg is the firm of choice for manufacturing, distribution, and retail; real estate management, development and construction; and service businesses, including medical practices.

“Our team is excited to join CPAmerica,” said RFH, PLLC partner, Bradley Hayes. “We believe the resources available through the association will positively impact our firm and be another tool to help us obtain our strategic objectives. We look forward to both sharing ideas and learning from the community.”

“CPAmerica is exactly what our team has been looking for,” said CironeFriedberg partner, Anthony Cirone. “We look forward to the collaboration with member firms and learning from each of them, as well as sharing our experiences. The tremendous resources the organization offers as well as those of the member firms will enhance our initiatives as we grow and expand our practice.”

As an exclusive association of independent CPA firms, CPAmerica provides opportunities for its members to continuously improve. CPAmerica is a member of Crowe Global, providing its members and their clients’ access to high quality support around the world from other network member firms.

“We are pleased to gain two like-minded member firms whose objectives are to remain independent through their affiliation with each other,” said Grace Horvath, CPAmerica president. “The edge they gain by utilizing CPAmerica’s meetings, training, access to international expertise and the programs designed for them to improve through sharing is immense.”

Each firm undergoes a rigorous quality review prior to obtaining membership in CPAmerica. Only those firms with the highest standards in all practice areas are approved by the council of members.

CONTACT:

Amy Azoulay

CPAmerica, Inc.

352-727-4070

Kearney Joins CironeFriedberg as Director of Financial Services

July 25, 2022 by Teri Pough

CironeFriedberg, LLP is pleased to welcome Kevin T. Kearney, CPA, to serve as Director of Financial Services and CFO for the Firm and also provide Outsourced CFO/Controller services to clients.

Kearney has over 30 years of experience in both public and private practice. He brings to the Firm a background of diversified experience specializing in financial and operational leadership for small to mid-sized private companies in the healthcare and professional services industries.

Prior to joining CironeFriedberg, Kearney held senior leadership positions, including Chief Financial Officer and Controller, in the Healthcare industry, and a privately held management consulting firm.

A graduate of Sacred Heart University, in Fairfield, CT, Kevin received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a minor in Computer Science then launched his career as an auditor with Ernst & Young, one of the world’s four largest accounting firms.

Active in his community, Kevin is a volunteer with Seymour Pink Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to further the fight against breast cancer.

Tony Cirone, CironeFriedberg’s managing partner, says “We are very excited to welcome Kevin to our team as he will be a tremendous asset to our firm and our clients. His background, knowledge and experience will be an immediate benefit to our client business owners and will contribute to the growth of our Outsourced CFO/Controller and Client Accounting Services niche, which are in high demand.”

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Read Kevin’s article The Strategic Role of the CFO

About CironeFriedberg
CironeFriedberg is a leading regional CPA firm serving middle market, closely held and family-owned businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and not-for-profit organizations in Fairfield and New Haven Counties, in Connecticut, and the neighboring New York counties of Duchess, Putnam, and Westchester. The firm provides a full range of tax, audit and accounting, and business advisory services from three offices in Bethel, Shelton and Stamford Connecticut. Learn more at https://cironefriedberg.com.

CironeFriedberg Announces Staff Promotions

June 29, 2022 by Teri Pough

CironeFriedberg Announces Staff Promotions

(June 29, 2022 – Shelton, Conn.) CironeFriedberg, LLP, is pleased to announce the promotions of Tiffany Ottani and Diana DeLaRosa to Senior Accountants.

Ms. Ottani received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from University of Bridgeport and her Master of Science in Accounting from University of Connecticut. She recently completed an Advanced Business Certificate in Accounting Analytics at University of Connecticut School of Business. After 15 years in corporate accounting, Ottani shifted to public accounting. She completed an accounting internship with CironeFriedberg, LLP, then joined the staff full time in January 2021.

Ms. DeLaRosa received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting from Southern Connecticut State University. Prior to joining CironeFriedberg in June 2021, she was a staff accountant with a regional firm in central Connecticut.

Tony Cirone, CironeFriedberg’s managing partner, says “We extend our congratulations on these well-deserved promotions and are confident that Tiffany and Diana will continue to be rising stars in our firm with client service their top priority.”

About CironeFriedberg

CironeFriedberg.com

Serving clients throughout the Stamford, Danbury, and Shelton, CT areas and

the New York counties of Dutchess, Putnam, and Westchester.

203.366.5876 | info@CironeFriedberg.com

CironeFriedberg’s O’Feeney Wins 40 Under Forty Award

June 2, 2022 by Teri Pough

Adam O’Feeney, CPA, and senior manager at CironeFriedberg, LLP, joins the prestigious list of accomplished awardees of the 2022 Fairfield County 40 Under Forty award. The award ceremony is set for Thursday, June 16, a The Stamford Hotel, in Stamford, CT.

Adam O’Feeney completed his Bachelor of Science in Accounting at Nichols College and his Master of Business Administration through Amberton University. He is a Certified Public Accountant in Connecticut and has been practicing in public accounting for 15 years.

Upon joining CironeFriedberg, LLP, the partners quickly recognized Adam’s abilities to communicate effectively with the partners, lead the staff, and inspire his peers. Adam was soon promoted to Senior Manager and stepped into the position of Team Leader to supervise and mentor staff accountants throughout complex client engagements. He is responsible for his Team’s professional development and job performance and encourages their participation in community and networking events.

Adam is an active member of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC) and enjoys developing professional relationships in the community where he lives. He is the Treasurer and a Board Member of Black Rock Little League and has served as a baseball coach for kids on the team since 2014.

A husband and father of four children under the age of eleven, Adam’s civic engagement focuses on the positive physical, emotional, and moral development of children through his athletic coaching activities. He understands that participation in athletics is tied directly to leadership development and instills in the players a sense of team dynamics, cooperation, focus, goal setting, the joy of winning, and humility in defeat.

He is a member of the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce, the Greater New Haven Chamber, and the Greater Valley Chamber Shelton.

Tony Cirone, CironeFriedberg’s managing partner, says “We are very proud of Adam and very happy to celebrate this well-deserved award.” He adds, “Adam is a true leader and an inspiration to his peers. His commitment to our clients is unparalleled.”

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(June 1, 2022)

CironeFriedberg Welcomes New CPA

CironeFriedberg Welcomes New CPA

Welcome, Dylan Walker, CPA.

CironeFriedberg Welcomes New CPA

CironeFriedberg Joins Accounting Association, CPAmerica, Inc.

Two new member firms join accounting association, CPAmerica, Inc.

Kearney Joins CironeFriedberg as Director of Financial Services

CironeFriedberg Announces Staff Promotions

CironeFriedberg Announces Staff Promotions

CironeFriedberg’s O’Feeney Wins 40 Under Forty Award

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