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Harriet Greenberg
CPA, PFS, Co-Managing Partner
Harriet Greenberg, a partner at Friedman LLP since 1985, has over 30 years of experience working primarily with distribution and manufacturing companies. She currently serves as one of the firm's Co-Managing Partners. Harriet is a member of Friedman's Management Committee and is the leader of the Fashion and Diamond and Jewelry Practices. She provides accounting, tax, and business consulting services to help increase efficiency and enhance profitability.
Expertise
Harriet's clients have included both privately held and public companies. She has worked on initial public offerings, reverse mergers, ESOP transactions and significant acquisitions. Harriet also spearheads the firm's Women's Development Network, which encourages and mentors women at the firm.
Her expertise includes:
- Assisting companies to form professional relationships that will allow them to excel
- Evaluating operations to ensure efficiency and maximum profitability
- Reviewing financing arrangements and negotiating financing alternatives
- Performing due diligence audits for acquisition alternatives
- Litigation support and bankruptcy
Affiliations
- Fashion Service Network, Board Member
- Fashion Institute of Technology, Department of Entrepreneurship, Advisory Board Member
- Business Executives Group, President, 1989-1990
- ORT America
- B'nai B'rith
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
- DFK International, Deputy President
- Founder of Friedman LLP’s Women’s Development Network
Awards
- Brandeis University Distinguished Citizen Community Service Award
- B'nai B'rith New York Commerce and Industry Division Award
- ORT Accounting and Bankers Chapter Achievement Award
- Apparel "Mann of the Year" Award, 2008
- Needlers Foundation Award, 2010
- Chabad Vocational School, 2013
- 475 Esquire Toppers Top Hat Award, 2014
- New York Institute of Credit Leadership in Credit Education Award, 2016
Insights & Events
- March 19, 2019 Harriet Greenberg on the Accounting Industry Skill Shift
Co-Managing Partner, Harriet Greenberg recently sat with CPA Insider to discuss the ever-evolving skills needed to excel as an accountant. The demand...
Read more - November 13, 2018 Friedman LLP Announces Plan to Move NYC Office to One Liberty Plaza
November 13, 2018 — Friedman LLP is excited to announce that we have entered into a lease for 44,767 square feet...
Read more - September 26, 2018 Harriet Greenberg Named as Notable Woman in Accounting
We're proud to announce that our Co-managing Partner, Harriet Greenberg, was recognized as a Notable Woman in Accounting by Crain's...
Read more - September 7, 2018 Harriet Greenberg appointed President of DFK International
Friedman is delighted to announce the appointment of Co-managing Partner, Harriet Greenberg, as President of DFK International. Harriet will be the...
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- March 19, 2019 Harriet Greenberg on the Accounting Industry Skill Shift
Co-Managing Partner, Harriet Greenberg recently sat with CPA Insider to discuss the ever-evolving skills needed to excel as an accountant. The demand...
Read more - November 13, 2018 Friedman LLP Announces Plan to Move NYC Office to One Liberty Plaza
November 13, 2018 — Friedman LLP is excited to announce that we have entered into a lease for 44,767 square feet...
Read more - September 26, 2018 Harriet Greenberg Named as Notable Woman in Accounting
We're proud to announce that our Co-managing Partner, Harriet Greenberg, was recognized as a Notable Woman in Accounting by Crain's...
Read more - September 7, 2018 Harriet Greenberg appointed President of DFK International
Friedman is delighted to announce the appointment of Co-managing Partner, Harriet Greenberg, as President of DFK International. Harriet will be the...
Read more - July 16, 2018 Harriet Greenberg appointed Deputy President of DFK International
Co-Managing Partner, Harriet Greenberg was unanimously voted by the DFK International Council to the position of Deputy President! Friedman's DFK membership allows us...
Read more - July 9, 2018 Friedman's co-managing partners share new ways of doing business with Accounting Today
In an exclusive interview with Accounting Today, Friedman’s co-managing partners Harriet Greenberg, CPA, PFS and Frederick Berk, CPA discussed some...
Read more - December 13, 2017 Friedman LLP Awards Entrepreneurship Scholarship to Fashion Institute of Technology Student for Fourth Consecutive Year
New York – November 30, 2017 – Every year, Friedman LLP awards one Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) student majoring...
Read more - September 6, 2017 Protect Your Company Against High Credit Risk Customers:
Companies operating in today’s apparel and consumer product marketplace face a host of unprecedented challenges with the potential to devastate...
Read more - September 5, 2017 Because They’re Happy…
“Happy accountants make for happy clients.” That’s the driving force behind Friedman LLP’s people-centric philosophy. Mann Publication’s Fashion Manuscript featured...
Read more - July 18, 2017 What marriage-phobic millennials mean for the wedding-ring industry
Millennials that shop online are starting to include diamond engagement rings in that list. But as brick-and-mortar jewelry stores decline,...
Read more - April 13, 2017 Amazon Wants to Dress You
Amazon’s goal of becoming the biggest retailer in the world, includes breaking into the fashion industry. Many brands have already...
Read more - April 6, 2017 Why Exporting Doesn’t Have to Be Risky Business
The expansion of e-commerce and the evolving global value chains are opening up new export opportunities for small and midsize...
Read more - February 16, 2017 Reasons to believe Canada Goose is set to soar in public markets
Canadian luxury outerwear company Canada Goose intends to land in public markets— but will they be able to expand beyond...
Read more - January 27, 2017 Restoring Financial Health to the Diamond & Jewelry Industry
Diminishing profits, tightened lending and the sometimes burdensome demands for governance and transparency continue to be key challenges affecting the...
Read more - December 15, 2016 Friedman Completes Its Transition Plan
Friedman LLP is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2017, its Co-Managing Partners Fred Berk and Harriet Greenberg will...
Read more - December 2, 2016 The Last Word: 'Know your clients' concerns before they do'
“Every day I do work that I truly enjoy. I am the luckiest person in the world!” Harriet Greenberg, Co-Managing...
Read more - August 1, 2016 G-III’s New Trophy Brand: DKNY Premium
G-III Apparel Group has recently acquired Donna Karan International in a deal that G-III chairman calls a “transformative event.” Co-Managing...
Read more - June 21, 2016 Why Standard Chartered Shut Down Its Diamond Unit
Harriet Greenberg, Co-Managing Partner and Eric Tunis, Partner, sat down with National Jeweler to weigh in on Standard Chartered’s recent...
Read more - March 21, 2016 Women's Development Network at Friedman LLP
Harriet Greenberg, co-managing partner, sits down with Accounting Today to discuss the Women’s Development Network at Friedman LLP. Listen in...
Read more - December 16, 2015 De Beers Announces Extension To Its Financial Compliance Requirements Going Into 2016
De Beers recently began contacting all Sightholders to announce that it has chosen to extend the deadline to demonstrate full...
Read more - November 18, 2015 Fashion Sense - November 2015
If you have any questions about the contents of this issue, please e-mail Co-Managing Partner of Friedman LLP and Partner-in-Charge of...
Read more - November 9, 2015 Work-Life Balance Takes a Leap Forward
Harriet Greenberg, Co-Managing Partner of Friedman LLP, sits down with Crain’s New York to discuss why work-life balance is taking...
Read more - October 27, 2015 Fashion Sense - October 2015
If you have any questions about the contents of this issue, please e-mail Co-Managing Partner of Friedman LLP and Partner-in-Charge of...
Read more - October 19, 2015 Harriet Greenberg appears on The Stoler Report
Volatility in world events and in business can be upsetting and unpleasant - even disastrous. It can also provide opportunities...
Read more - October 1, 2015 Aiming for an IPO? Hire a female CEO
Harriet Greenberg, Co-Managing Partner, wrote an article that appeared in Crain’s New York, bringing to light how putting women in...
Read more - September 16, 2015 Luxury Brands Seeking Out Innovative Design
Harriet Greenberg, Co-Managing Partner and leader of Friedman’s Fashion practice, was quoted by South China Morning Post in an article...
Read more - September 16, 2015 Fashion Sense - September 2015
The September issue of Fashion Sense is available now. Find recent headlines in fashion news below. If you have any questions...
Read more - August 18, 2015 Fashion Sense - August 2015
If you have any questions about the contents of this issue, please e-mail Co-Managing Partner of Friedman LLP and Partner-in-Charge of the Fashion Services Group Harriet Greenberg at HGreenberg@friedmanllp.com.
Read more - July 23, 2015 Is Fast Fashion Disrupting the Fashion World?
The fashion industry is undergoing substantial change and fast fashion is the latest disruption to the status quo.
Read more - May 29, 2015 Fashion Sense - May 2015
If you have any questions about the contents of this issue, please e-mail Co-Managing Partner of Friedman LLP and Partner-in-Charge of the Fashion Services Group Harriet Greenberg at HGreenberg@friedmanllp.com.
Read more - April 29, 2015 Fashion Sense - April 2015
If you have any questions about the contents of this issue, please e-mail Co-Managing Partner of Friedman LLP and Partner-in-Charge...
Read more - March 23, 2015 Fashion Sense - March 2015
If you have any questions about the contents of this issue, please e-mail Co-Managing Partner of Friedman LLP and Partner-in-Charge...
Read more - February 23, 2015 Fashion Sense - February 2015
If you have any questions about the contents of this issue, please e-mail Co-Managing Partner of Friedman LLP and Partner-in-Charge of...
Read more - January 21, 2015 Fashion Sense - January 2015
If you have any questions about the contents of this issue, please e-mail Partner-in-Charge of the Fashion Services Group Harriet Greenberg...
Read more - December 18, 2014 Fashion Sense - December 2014
If you have any questions about the contents of this issue, please e-mail Partner-in-Charge of the Fashion Services Group Harriet Greenberg...
Read more - November 20, 2014 Fashion Sense: November 2014
If you have any questions about the contents of this issue, please e-mail Partner-in-Charge of the Fashion Services Group Harriet Greenberg...
Read more - October 30, 2014 Fashion Sense: October 2014
In This Issue: Client Alert: IRS Announces 2015 Limits Affecting Qualified Plans Source: Friedman LLP Los Angeles Port Congestion Threatens Retailers' Holiday Shipments Source:...
Read more - September 17, 2014 Fashion Sense: September 2014
If you have any questions about the contents of this issue, please e-mail Partner-in-Charge of the Fashion Services Group Harriet Greenberg...
Read more - August 18, 2014 Fashion Sense: August 2014
If you have any questions about the contents of this issue, please e-mail Partner-in-Charge of the Fashion Services Group Harriet Greenberg...
Read more - July 1, 2014 Fashion Sense: July 2014
If you have any questions about the contents of this issue, please e-mail Partner-in-Charge of the Fashion Services Group Harriet Greenberg at HGreenberg@friedmanllp.com.
Read more - June 24, 2014 Fashion Sense: June 2014
If you have any questions about the contents of this issue, please e-mail Partner-in-Charge of the Fashion Services Group Harriet Greenberg at HGreenberg@friedmanllp.com.
Read more - May 15, 2014 Fashion Sense - May 2014
If you have any questions about the contents of this issue, please e-mail Partner-in-Charge of the Fashion Services Group Harriet...
Read more - April 28, 2014 Fashion Sense: April 2014
If you have any questions about the contents of this issue, please e-mail Partner-in-Charge of the Fashion Services Group Harriet...
Read more - March 20, 2014 Fashion Sense - March 2014
If you have any questions about the contents of this issue, please e-mail Partner-in-Charge of the Fashion Services Group Harriet Greenberg...
Read more - February 20, 2014 Fashion Sense: February 2014
If you have any questions about the contents of this issue, please e-mail Partner-in-Charge of the Fashion Services Group Harriet...
Read more - January 15, 2014 Fashion Sense - January 2014
If you have any questions about the contents of this issue, please e-mail Partner-in-Charge of the Fashion Services Group Harriet...
Read more - December 23, 2013 Friedman in the News - Volume 8, 2013
Press Mentions and Announcements Principal Michael Greenwald was quoted in several publications: Congress Punishes Commuters in 2014 (WSJ Market Watch) Sausage Makers Don't...
Read more - December 18, 2013 Fashion Sense: December 2013
If you have any questions about the contents of this issue, please e-mail Partner-in-Charge of the Fashion Services Group Harriet...
Read more - November 22, 2013 Fashion Sense: November 2013
In This Issue: Five Financial Lessons from Retirees (Harriet quoted!)Source: Fox Business News Sales Tax: Two for the Price of OneSource: Friedman...
Read more - November 20, 2013 Harriet Greenberg quoted in Fox Business Article
Friedman LLP Partner Harriet Greenberg was recently quoted in an article for Fox Business titled "5 Financial Lessons from Retirees".
Read more - October 16, 2013 Fashion Sense - October 2013
If you have any questions about the contents of this issue, please e-mail Partner-in-Charge of the Fashion Services Group Harriet...
Read more - September 17, 2013 Fashion Sense - September 2013
As you begin to prepare for the end of 2013, there are many things that are on your mind. One is most likely the upcoming healthcare reform due to the Affordable Care Act.
Read more - August 12, 2013 Fashion Sense - August 2013
If you have any questions about the contents of this issue, please e-mail Partner-in-Charge of the Fashion Services Group Harriet...
Read more - August 7, 2013 Friedman in the News, Volume 2, Issue 6
Recent Press Mentions and Appointments Principal Michael Greenwald was profiled for a recent issue of Real Estate Weekly. Partner Harriet Greenberg was...
Read more - July 24, 2013 Fashion Sense - July 2013
If you have any questions about the contents of this issue, please e-mail Partner-in-Charge of the Fashion Services Group Harriet...
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- November 8, 2017 TCNJ Women's Leadership Summit with Guest Speaker Harriet Greenberg | November 8
Sharpen your professional and personal goal toolkit at the 2017 Women’s Leadership Summit hosted by the TCNJ School of Business...
Read more - June 7, 2016 Harriet Greenberg to be Honored at the NYIC 97th Annual Awards Banquet 43rd
We are proud to announce that Harriet Greenberg, Co-Managing Partner and leader of the Fashion Services practice, is a recipient...
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