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Firm Profiles
Steven R. Leibowitz, CPA, CFFA Candidate
Steve joined the firm in January of 1996 after managing his own independent practice for over five years. Prior to starting his own practice, Steve had previous experience with a national accounting firm.
His expertise is in real estate development and management, general business consulting, and operations management for closely held businesses, litigation support and forensic accounting services.
Steve received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Bentley College in 1983, and holds a Masters of Science Degree in Taxation from the University of Hartford. In addition to being a certified public accountant, Steve is currently being certified as a Certified Forensic Financial Analyst (CFFA). He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts.
Michael R. Blezard, CPA/ABV, CVA
Mike joined the firm in 2002 and has previous experience with both national
and regional accounting firms.
His expertise is in general business consulting, operations management,
business valuations for closely held businesses and litigation support.
His areas of concentration are the construction, manufacturing, not-for-profit,
retail, and service industries.
Mike received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Central Connecticut State University in 1986. In addition to being a certified public accountant, Mike is a certified valuation analyst. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants, the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
John C. A. Chick, CPA - Consultant
John joined the firm in 1961, received his certification in 1966, and became a principal in 1968. John retired effective January 1, 2010, but has remained with the firm as a consultant.
His expertise is in business consulting, tax planning and estate planning, as well as compliance in income taxes, estate taxes and probate accounting. He serves clients in real estate, construction, retail, wholesale, manufacturing and many service industries.
John received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Connecticut in 1964 and graduated at the top of his class in his major. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Robert J. Pue, CPA, (1920 - 2008)
Bob founded the firm in 1955 and retired December 31, 2005.
Ann M. Burnett, CPA
Ann joined the firm in 2006 after selling her accounting practice she co-founded in 1994. Prior to starting her own practice, Ann worked in retail and for a regional accounting firm.
Ann received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Central Connecticut State University. In addition to being a Certified Public Accountant, she is a Certified Quickbooks Advisor.
Ricky A. Frimpong, CPA
Ricky joined the firm in 2009 as an Audit Manager and has over six years of Public Accounting experience with both international and regional accounting firms.
Ricky received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Connecticut. He is a member of the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Cristina C. Cossette
Cristina joined the firm in 2010 and has nine years of experience in public accounting. Cristina's accounting experience has been with small business and individual taxation.
Areas of concentration will be auditing and taxation. Cristina received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Central Connecticut State University in 2008.
Kathleen E. McKeon
Kathleen joined the firm in 2011 as a Staff Accountant and has three years experience in public accounting. Her accounting experience has primarily been with Real Estate and Individual tax preperation.
Kathleen received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Central Connecticut State University in 2006. She is a pledge member of the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Jaclyn B. Straznitskas
Jaclyn joined the firm in 2011 as a Staff Accountant and has four years of expereicen in public accounting. Her accounting expertise has primiarly been with audits of not-for-profit organizations and government entities. Her areas of concentration will be in auditing and taxation.
Jaclyn received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Professional Accounting from the University of Vermont in 2007. She is an affiliate member of the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants.