PKF O’Connor Davies Hires Geoffrey K. Benedict as Partner
NEW YORK (PRWEB) November 22, 2019 -- PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP, one of the nation’s largest accounting, tax, and advisory firms, announced today it has hired Geoffrey K. Benedict. Benedict will serve as a partner specializing in financial reporting, audit and review engagements, assurance and tax services. Benedict will advise clients with consulting for private clubs, not-for-profits, closely held businesses, and individuals.
“We were immediately impressed with Geoff’s unique mix of skills and diverse background in several industries and saw this as an opportunity for the Firm to enhance our service offerings and support our existing team,” said Kevin J. Keane, Managing Partner. “His experience combined with a commitment to lasting client relationships will be a tremendous asset. We’re thrilled to have Geoff join our team at PKF O’Connor Davies.
Benedict has more than 20 years of experience in public accounting and consulting private clubs. His significant experience with clubs of all types and sizes ranges from country clubs and golf clubs to private and for-profit clubs. Before joining the Firm, Benedict was the founding partner of Benedict Audit & Tax Group, a regional accounting firm serving the Maryland and Washington D.C. markets where he directed the assurance and tax practices. Benedict is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).
“I’m always looking for better, more effective ways to serve my clients, including staying up to date on accounting, auditing and tax regulations and finding ways to simplify solutions,” Benedict said. “I’m excited to offer a new perspective in my work with the respected team at PKF O’Connor Davies.”
Benedict received a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Towson University. He is also in several membership organizations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA), Hospitality and Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) and the Maryland Society of Accountants (MSA). In addition to these leadership activities, Benedict is an active member of several community organizations including the charitable group, Oriole Advocates and serves as the treasurer and as a leader for a local boy scouts’ troop. In 2017, Benedict was awarded the “Big Cheese Award” presented by the Club Tax Network for “taking care of his slice of the Club industry with distinction.”
PKF O’Connor Davies has 11 offices in five states as it continues to expand through organic growth and acquisitions on the East Coast. It has 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, 11 offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland and Rhode Island and more than 800 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 a top-ranked firm according to Accounting Today’s 2019 “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 2019, 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 2019 rankings.
PKF O’Connor Davies is enrolled in the AICPA Peer Review Program and has central memberships in the Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS), the Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC), Government Audit Quality Center (GAQC) and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).
By consistently delivering proactive, thorough and efficient service, PKF O'Connor Davies has built long-lasting, valuable relationships with its clients. Partners are closely 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, tax, 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.
Kathleen O’Toole, PKF O'Connor Davies, https://www.pkfod.com/, 551-249-1730, [email protected]
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