NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP, the nation's 29th largest accounting and advisory firm, announced today that Partner Timothy Desmond was published as a contributing author in Wolters Kluwer's recently released Ninth Edition of Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Answer Book. Desmond, who is the partner-in-charge of the firm's employee benefit services group, is a widely-recognized expert on employee benefit plans and has deep expertise in qualified and nonqualified plans. For the book he provided insights on some of the most up-to-date and significant legislative, regulatory and case law developments affecting nonqualified plans.
"Tim is a recognized expert in all aspects of nonqualified retirement plans and we're proud that he was selected to contribute to this important publication," said Kevin J. Keane, Managing Partner. "His team and his clients benefit from his expertise every day and it's exciting for both him and the firm to have his insights shared so widely with some of the other leaders in the field."
With more than 25 years of experience, Desmond has provided auditing and accounting services to a wide range of industry organizations and employee benefit plans. He is a Partner of the Firm and currently serves as Director of the Employee Benefit Services Practice. In addition to being a certified public accountant (CPA) in New York and New Jersey, Desmond is affiliated with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center and several not-for-profit boards.
"This is an important book for those in the nonqualified space and I'm honored and humbled to be selected to contribute my expertise," said Desmond. "We're in a rapidly changing regulatory environment and this book serves as a practical resource for many plans as they try to stay ahead of the changes. I'd like to thank Wolters Kluwer for involving me in this effort and as always thank the firm and my fellow partners for supporting me in this exciting endeavor."
A recognized leader of educating industry professionals, Desmond is one of four contributing authors selected to discuss key topics in this focus area. In addition to his involvement in several professional accounting organizations, he is a frequent speaker to employee benefit industry groups.
PKF O'Connor Davies has 10 offices in four states and continues to expand through organic growth and acquisitions in the Northeast and Washington, D.C. region. It's supported this growth with a strategic combination of promoting from within coupled with tactical external hires.
About PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP
PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP is a full service certified public accounting and advisory firm with a long history of serving clients both domestically and internationally. With roots tracing to 1891, 10 offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Maryland, and more than 700 professionals, led by over 100 partners, the Firm provides a complete range of accounting, auditing, tax and management advisory services.
PKF O'Connor Davies is ranked number 29 in Accounting Today's 2018 "Top 100 Firms" list and the Firm is also recognized as a "Leader in Audit and Accounting," a "Pacesetter in Growth" and one of the "Top Firms in the Mid-Atlantic." In 2018, PKF O'Connor Davies was named one of Vault's Accounting 50, a ranking of the 50 best accounting employers to work for in North America and ranked among the top 50 most prestigious accounting firms in America in a complementary Vault survey. The Firm is the 12th largest accounting firm in the New York Metropolitan area, according to Crain's New York Business, and the 10th top accounting firm in New Jersey according to NJBiz's 2018 rankings.
By consistently delivering proactive, thorough and efficient service, PKF O'Connor Davies has built long-lasting, valuable relationships with its clients. Partners are intimately involved in the day-to-day management of engagements, ensuring a high degree of client service and cost effectiveness. The Firm's seasoned professional staff members employ a team approach to all engagements to provide clients with the utmost quality and timely services aimed at helping them succeed. Continuity of staffing and attention to detail in all client engagements make the Firm stand out among its competitors.
PKF O'Connor Davies is the lead North American representative of the international association of PKF member firms. PKF International is a network of legally independent member firms providing accounting and business advisory services in over 400 locations in 150 countries around the world. With its tradition, experience and focus on the future, PKF O'Connor Davies is ready to help clients meet today's ever-changing economic conditions and manage the growing complexities of the regulatory environment. For more information, visit http://www.PKFOD.com.
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