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Beth L. Kohn-Cole, CPA
is the partner in charge of audit and accounting for the firm. Her
educational background and professional affiliations include:
- B.A. Business Administration, 1980, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, concentration in accounting
- Certified Public Accountant in the states of Nevada, California and Florida
- Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Member, Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants
Before launching the firm with Brian Colodny, Ms. Kohn-Cole was employed
at two national accounting firms and a local firm located in Reno.
Her areas of expertise include audit and accounting services with
specialized interest in compilations, reviews and audits. Her work
spans a wide range of industries, and features specific knowledge
about: nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, professionals
including attorneys and doctors, retail, construction, real estate,
timeshares, homeowner associations, and recreational facilities.
Ms. Kohn-Cole conducts peer reviews for other CPA firms as directed by
the Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants. She also performs
consulting services including arbitration and mediation support services,
computer software consulting, business succession planning, and review/preparation
of buy/sell agreements for mergers and acquisitions. And as with any
CPA, she has experience in compliance and preparation of tax returns
for all types of tax entities.
Brian A. Colodny, CPA is the partner
in charge of taxation for the firm. His educational background and
professional affiliations include:
- B. A., Business Administration, 1981, California State University, Fullerton, with a concentration in accounting
- Certified Public Accountant in Nevada and in California
- Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Member, Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants
Prior to starting the firm with Ms. Kohn-Cole, he was employed at three
national accounting firms and a local firm located in Reno.
Mr. Colodny's areas of special competence and experience include taxation,
accounting and business consulting for all types of tax entities,
including partnerships, foreign and domestic corporations, limited
liability companies, and individuals. He has specialized knowledge
of a wide range of industries with particular focus on manufacturing,
real estate, construction, professional services, wholesale distributors
and resort industries.
He has assisted companies with developing marketing strategies for
new products and expansion of facilities and product distribution.
He also performs litigation support consulting services, and has represented
clients before the Internal Revenue Service at the field, office,
appeals and District Counsel audit levels. Since 1991 he has closely
assisted numerous companies relocating to the northern Nevada area.
Mr. Colodny has been an instructor for tax training courses including
inventory, like-kind exchanges, tax law changes and business consulting
issues.
Connie L. Christiansen, CPA is a partner in the Reno office overseeing various auditing and consulting engagements. Her educational background and professional affiliations include:
- B.A. Business Administration, 1994, University of Nevada, Reno, with a major in accounting
- Certified Public Accountant in Nevada
- Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Member, Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Associate Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Ms. Christiansen grew up in Truckee, California and has lived in the Reno area for many years. She has been with the firm since its inception in 1997 focusing primarily on audit and accounting services for a wide variety of business enterprises including nonprofit charitable organizations, governmental entities, golf courses, and retail operations. Ms. Christiansen is very knowledgeable of the unique compliance and tax requirements applicable to tax exempt organizations, which include navigating Single Audit requirements and preparing the Form 990 – Federal Information Return for Organizations Exempt from Income Tax.
Ms. Christiansen also performs consulting services to include assistance with developing policy and procedures manuals, internal control assessments, litigation support, forensic accounting, and fraud examinations.
Scott Fields, CPA is a partner in the Carson office overseeing various tax and attest engagements. His educational background and professional affiliations include:
- B.A. Business Administration, 1995, Sacramento State University, with a major in accounting
- Certified Public Accountant in Nevada and in California
- Member, Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Member, California Society of CPA
Mr. Fields is from Napa, California and has lived in the Minden/Gardnerville area for many years. He has been with the firm since 1999 focusing primarily on tax and accounting services for a wide variety of business enterprises including building contractors, real estate developers, food and beverage facilities, entertainment industry and retail operations. Mr. Fields is also knowledgeable of the unique tax requirements applicable to tax exempt organizations, which include preparing the Form 990 – Federal Information Return for Organizations Exempt from Income Tax.
Mr. Fields also has experience in audits of state and local governments, casinos and health clinics including preparation of Medicare cost reports and internal control inspections.
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