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- 10/13/2021
WDN Proudly Supports Breast Cancer Awareness MonthOctober is a crucial month in spreading important information regarding breast cancer facts and risk factors, and Friedman's Women's Development Network (WDN) is proud to help spread awareness amongst our Friedman family and friends. Facts: Each year in the United States, more than 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and more...
- 10/13/2021
Friedman LLP Relocates Atlantic County Office to Northfield, New JerseyNorthfield, New Jersey — Friedman LLP, an accounting firm with locations throughout the Northeast, and in California, Florida and China, announced today that it is relocating its Atlantic County, New Jersey office from Linwood to Northfield, NJ. Friedman has served the South Jersey region for more than thirty years and, with...
- 10/12/2021
5 Reasons You Need Managed Detection and Response Right NowCybercrime has increased by 600 percent as a fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Worldwide, cyberattacks are estimated to cost companies $10.5 trillion by 2025, up $7.5 trillion since 2015. To stay ahead of cyberattacks before they happen, companies of all sizes increasingly turn to managed detection and response (MDR) solutions....
- 10/08/2021
With Tax Reform Plans Still Up in the Air, It’s Hard for Accountants to Advise Clients on Changes that May Not HappenWith the U.S. government’s potential new $2 trillion-plus tax plan on the horizon, knowing how to guide clients through possible changes can be tedious. Friedman's Jo Anna M. Fellon, Partner, recently spoke with ROI-NJ about who may be affected most and her own advisement strategy. “We’ve all been really planning proactively in advance of...
- 10/07/2021
Harriet Greenberg Featured in Growth StrategiesWhat do partners need from their marketing departments now more than ever? In the latest issue of Growth Strategies, Friedman Co-Managing Partner Harriet Greenberg weighs in with an emphasis on holistic planning. "A strong marketing team understands the needs of the practice leaders, the firm and the marketplace, synthesizing all of that into a comprehensive...
- 10/05/2021
Friedman LLP Extends Remote Work Option Until Spring 2022NEW YORK – October 5, 2021 – Friedman LLP, a nationally recognized top-40 accounting, tax and business consulting firm, today announced that its employees will continue to have the option to work remotely until at least the Spring of 2022. A decision on adjusting the firm’s hybrid work arrangements is...
- 10/01/2021
Robert Graham Appointed Partner in Charge of the Assurance Practice in East Hanover, New JerseyNew York, NY – October 1, 2021 – We are thrilled to announce that Robert Graham has been appointed Partner in Charge of Friedman’s Assurance Practice in the firm’s Northern New Jersey location. Robert (“Bob”) Graham has earned a reputation as a dedicated partner and a hands-on manager who always demonstrates...
- 09/23/2021
Fred Berk Speaks on Friedman’s Approach to Vaccine MandatesSince the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Friedman has followed CDC guidelines and steadily innovated ways to keep employees safe and connected. As offices around the world continue to reopen their doors, we maintain our approach.
- 09/23/2021
Friedman LLP Featured in LIBN’s 2021 "Reader Ranking" AwardWe are proud to share that Friedman was, once again, recognized in the Long Island Business News Reader Rankings.
- 09/21/2021
Crain’s Names Maria Gonzalez Among Their 2021 Notable Women in Accounting and ConsultingWe are proud to share that Maria Gonzalez, CPA and Partner, was named to the esteemed list of Crain’s 2021 Notable Women in Accounting and Consulting! This year’s cohort are experts in compiling, analyzing, evaluating and financial planning — each representing the very best in the industry. Explore the full list of...
- 09/20/2021
Expanding Our Holiday Schedule: Acknowledging and Honoring our CommunityIn conjunction with Friedman’s expanded diversity program, we are adding the following days to our paid holiday schedule: Veterans Day and Juneteenth. We encourage our employees to use this time to conceive of, reflect on or participate in projects that contribute to a socially equitable future. Keeping our employees engaged in a...
- 09/18/2021
Pass-Through Entity Taxes Can Help With Loss Of SALT DeductionsA number of states have enacted pass-through entity taxes (PTETs) as a workaround for reductions in SALT deductions—a development that could potentially affect many clients. Friedman's Tom Corrie, JD, LL.M., Principal, spoke with Financial Advisor on the topic, noting that state legislation is constantly changing, and some states require more care and consideration in...
- 09/17/2021
CyZen Recognized as a Top 250 MSSP for 2021CyZen is thrilled to be recognized by MSSP Alert on their list of the Top 250 MSSPs for 2021. The fifth-annual Top 250 MSSPs list and research identify the world’s top managed security services providers of the year. To see the full list, head here....
- 09/14/2021
Cyber Spotlight: CyZen’s Will MendezWill Mendez, CyZen's Managing Director of Operations, recently sat down with Stephen Boughton from Plurilock to discuss how he got into the world of cybersecurity, advice to those looking for similar careers and his thoughts on cyber resiliency. Watch the full interview here....
- 09/02/2021
Summer 2021 Friedman PromotionsPlus: New Tax Partner In Charge of East Hanover and Chief Technology Officer
- 09/02/2021
Customizing Your Approach to Look at Each Employee's NeedsWith the new normal of hybrid work environments, a one-size-fits-all approach to employment doesn't cut it anymore — yielding to a new era of several new paths forward, not just one. Lindsay Gaal, Friedman's Chief Operating Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer, was recently featured in an exclusive interview with StrategicCHRO360 to discuss...
- 09/01/2021
Jo Anna M. Fellon Appointed Tax Partner in Charge of East HanoverWe are thrilled to announce that Jo Anna M. Fellon has been appointed as the Tax Partner in Charge of Friedman's East Hanover office. Jo Anna has earned a reputation as a dedicated partner with an approach based on mutual trust, understanding and exceptional service. Throughout her career, Jo Anna has contributed to...
- 09/01/2021
Friedman Named One of Crain's 2021 "Best Places to Work in New York City"We are thrilled to once again be named among the esteemed list of Crain's "Best Places to Work in New York City." Though office life isn't what it used to be, now more than ever employees know what makes a good employer. For this list, Crain's partnered with the Best Companies Group to...
- 08/30/2021
Friedman Gives Back: Back to School EditionWe are filled with gratitude for all our incredible volunteers across the Philadelphia, Long Island, and South Jersey offices for their help in preparing kids for the upcoming new school year. As part of our ongoing Friedman Gives Back initiatives, our volunteers have: Donated supplies like backpacks, notebooks, lunchboxes, pencils and...
- 08/26/2021
Friedman’s COVID-19 Resource Center Honored at Gartner Communications Awards 2021Friedman was named “Highly Commended” in the Achievement to Communications Response to 2020 at the Gartner Communications Awards held on August 25, 2021. The award pays tribute to Friedman’s COVID-19 Resource Center, which the Gartner judges felt was “a very impressive and commendable insight-led approach to helping the public.” To watch the...
- 08/25/2021
INSIDE Public Accounting Ranks Friedman as a 2021 Top 100 FirmWe’re thrilled to announce that INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) has once again recognized Friedman as a Top 100 Firm for 2021! IPA annually ranks the largest public accounting firms in the U.S. based on net revenues and by capturing data through surveys and analyses of firms. To check out this year’s full...
- 08/24/2021
Failure to Designate Beneficiaries Can Sabotage Estate PlansWhile the pandemic has raised awareness on the importance of naming beneficiaries for estate planning, some clients are still unaware of the crucial nature of making these designations. In the latest from Financial Advisor, Friedman’s Benjamin Bohlmann — CPA and Partner of our new Miami location — recounts the importance of designating...
- 08/17/2021
How to upgrade your well-being tactics during the hybrid return-to-office phaseThroughout the pandemic, employees have worked in overdrive to maintain quality while balancing new professional and personal challenges. Fortunately, many employers were able to rely on existing mental wellness programs and quality of life promoting policies to help more easily introduce a flexible remote work structure. Thomson Reuters recently highlighted several law and...
- 08/16/2021
Friedman Gives Back Partners with the Alzheimer’s AssociationAs a member of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Accounting Industry Leadership Council, Friedman is proud to make a difference in the lives of those facing Alzheimer’s and other dementia today and in the future. On August 10, Friedman Gives Back (FGB) sponsored a virtual presentation given by the Alzheimer’s Association on the 10 Warning...
- 08/10/2021
Tax Traps Abound For Clients Changing StatesWith a recent trend in wealthy clients moving from high-tax to low-tax states, advisors are urging folks to think about the broader picture and possible ramifications — even if wealthy individuals save on taxes, relocations are still big investments in time and trouble. Friedman's Christian Burgos, J.D., LL.M., Managing Principal, shared his insights in...
- 08/10/2021
Dumping yards are treasure to malicious hackersEach year, thousands of electronic devices are thrown away, resulting in not only a burgeoning environmental issue, but one also of data insecurity. Cyzen's Senior Cybersecurity Consultant Michael Schenck recently spoke with Cybernews about To read the full article, head here....
- 08/09/2021
Harriet Greenberg and Fred Berk: 2021 “Managing Partner Elite” HonoreesWe are thrilled to share that Friedman’s Co-Managing Partners Harriet Greenberg and Fred Berk were named among this year’s "Managing Partner Elites" by Accounting Today. The 2021 class has displayed incredible leadership skills and styles when guiding their workforce through the myriad of challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Fred and I encourage cooperation in...
- 08/02/2021
Friedman Launches New Cannabis PracticeNEW YORK, NY, August 2, 2021 — Friedman LLP, a nationally recognized top-40 accounting, tax and business consulting firm, announced the launch of its cannabis practice. The firm’s dedicated professionals will focus on delivering financial statements, in-depth tax analyses and other consulting services to help emerging businesses navigate and thrive...
- 07/27/2021
Tax Planners Brace For Fierce IRS Enforcement PushThe IRS has been making headlines this month as they continue to hire thousands of workers in preparation for a potentially massive tax-enforcement push spurred by the Biden Administration's proposal to increase the agency's budget for enforcement. David Shuster, JD, LL.M., Principal and Director of Tax Controversy Services at Friedman, spoke with Financial Advisor about the implications many...
- 07/22/2021
6 IT Management Traps to AvoidFriedman's Chief Information Officer Donald Logan was recently featured on CIO.com, sharing valuable takeaways and personal experiences from his long-time tenure as an IT leader. "In times of need, pressure, and crisis, the true leader will rise and use their experience and skill to overcome obstacles,” he said. “The IT leader needs...
- 07/20/2021
Digital Asset Exchange BlockQuake™ Partners with Leading Cybersecurity Firm CyZenBlockQuake™, a regulatory-driven digital asset exchange, recently announced a partnership with the Friedman-owned cybersecurity firm CyZen. "We are proud to partner with CyZen, which will support us in maintaining the highest standards of security on the BlockQuake™ Exchange," said Antonio Brasse, CEO, and Co-Founder of BlockQuake™. Head here to learn more....
- 07/20/2021
Certain Trusts Take The Sting Out Of Estate Tax IncreasesAs possible estate tax increases loom over the horizon, clients can start considering moves to help soften the blow now, including making gifts to trusts. In particular, spouses can make a gift to a trust that allows for a qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) election. Friedman's Brandon Baker, CPA, Partner, Trust, Estate...
- 07/14/2021
Join the Fight to End LymphomaA Heart-Felt Message from Harriet, Our Co-Managing Partner
- 07/01/2021
Two Friedman Partners Featured in 2021 Accounting Power 50 ListCongratulations to two Friedman partners who were recognized in this year’s NJBIZ Accounting Power 50 list. Michael Saccomanno, CPA, ABV, CFF, CVA, CDFA, Partner FLVS - Marlton C. Christopher Smith, CPA, Partner-in-Charge - East Hanover Industry experts are hand-picked by the NJBIZ editorial board and all individuals must exercise influence in the states’ economy or...
- 06/30/2021
Friedman Listed Among NJBIZ 2021 "Best Places to Work"We are proud to share that Friedman was once again listed among New Jersey's Best Places to Work in 2021 by NJBIZ. The program collects data, allowing employees to share feedback about their employers, and for those companies to learn from and act on that knowledge. It is an honor to be...
- 06/30/2021
Lee Sheilds and Neil Levine Featured in South Jersey Biz MagazineLee Sheilds and Neil Levine, Co-Managing Partners of Southern New Jersey, were recently featured in SJ Biz Magazine, the premier magazine dedicated to business in South Jersey, where they discussed their commitment to the Friedman culture, community and what that dedication meant over this past year. Read more about Friedman's passion for the South...
- 06/29/2021
Miami-based Bohlmann Accounting Group Partners Join FriedmanExpanding Our Footprint to Meet Clients' Growing Needs
- 06/22/2021
Friedman is Expanding Our Support to the Council of Urban ProfessionalsFriedman is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within our firm and throughout the communities in which we serve. We believe that change requires action. Adding to our previous support of the Council of Urban Professionals (CUP), Friedman is proud to announce that beginning this year, we will make an annual donation...
- 06/22/2021
Friedman Selected as a 2021 Gartner Communications Award FinalistFriedman is honored to be selected as a finalist for the 2021 Gartner Communications Awards in the category Achievement in Communications Response to 2020! Our COVID-19 Resource Center — featuring the latest on federal and state relief, industry insights, cybersecurity and more — earned us a place among the very best in...
- 06/17/2021
Recognizing JuneteenthWhat You Should Know About The Nation’s Newest Holiday
- 06/16/2021
SPAC IPO Market Slowly Resurfaces With Play-it-Safe AccountingMichael Cohen, Partner and member of Friedman’s Public Company Accounting Services Group, recently shared his insights with Bloomberg Tax on the classification of warrants. “The private company looking to be acquired by a SPAC, at the end of day, they care most about the money; they care less about whether that money is...
- 06/14/2021
The Power of Personal Connection Through the PandemicAs treasurer of the New York Society of Association Executives (NYSAE), Friedman partner and Nonprofit Practice Leader Amish Mehta reflects on the past year and a half and how the city continues to beat ever-forward in the latest NYSAE newsletter. "As representatives of nonprofits and professional associations, community is at the heart of everything we do," Mehta opens....
- 06/14/2021
Navigating Mid-Year Tax Planning for Wealthy ClientsWith new tax laws on the horizon under the Biden administration, picking smart tax tactics for the rest of 2021 may get tricky, particularly for high-net-worth individuals. Friedman's Thomas Terry spoke with Financial Advisor about client fears. “Many are looking at their portfolios for potential moves but don’t know if it’s already too late," Terry...
- 06/09/2021
How Friedman LLP is Meeting the Challenges of a Newly Remote Workforce Head-onThriving in a Remote Workforce: Unique Ways Friedman is Keeping Employees, Engaged, Connected and Appreciated
- 06/02/2021
How the Role of CIO is ChangingFriedman's Chief Information Officer (CIO) Donald Logan sat for an exclusive interview with reporter Katie Kuehner-Hebert from Strategic CIO 360. Learn about how his role has transformed over the years to meeting the evolving demands of the digital environment to help you stay nimble and effective, here....
- 05/26/2021
Friedman’s CMO, Jill Jacobs, in Crain’s 2021 Notable in Marketing and PRWe are thrilled to share that our Chief Marketing Officer, Jill Jacobs, was featured in Crain’s 2021 list of Notables in Marketing and PR! This esteemed list honors talented professionals who are especially skilled at gauging sentiment, crafting stories and reaching audiences both broad and narrow. Discover how these publicity virtuosos...
- 05/26/2021
How Certain Trusts Soften The Blow Of Estate Tax IncreasesGifts to trusts can take advantage of high tax exemptions and remove future appreciation of assets from taxable estates. One example available to spouses is making a gift to a trust that allows for a qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) election. Spouses are named as the primary beneficiary of the trust,...
- 05/24/2021
New York Adapts SALT Cap WorkaroundFriedman's Christian Burgos recently appeared on the Stoler Report to discuss the SALT Cap Workaround, available to partnerships and S corporations, comprised solely of individual partners or shareholders. This workaround will enable those businesses that qualify, to deduct from their federal taxes, the $10,000. cap on state and local tax deductions, imposed by the 2017...
- 05/20/2021
Friedman LLP Launches Friedman AllianceA Comprehensive Resource for Accounting Firms
- 05/14/2021
Ransomware: The Malicious Software Behind the Colonial Pipeline AttackA recent cyberattack has crippled the fuel supply of the East Coast. By using ransomware, hackers were able to lock up basic computer functions and files and steal information, causing the Colonial Pipeline to cease operations until resolved. CyZen's Will Mendez helps explain to WUSA9 how a hack of this scale could happen, noting...