Rich Smith, CPA
PARTNER
“I approach every one of my clients with the goal of serving as a trusted advisor to their business as a whole, not just their tax issues. I believe if you truly understand your clients business, and more importantly their goals, you are in a far better position to help them succeed.”
CONTACT RICH:
EMAIL: rps@bcpllc.com
PHONE: (315) 234-8132
Expertise
- Tax Compliance
- Research
- Planning and Consulting
- Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions
- Construction
- Real Estate
- Service Industries
- Manufacturing & Distribution
- Multi-state Tax Consulting
- Sales & Use Tax
Background
Originally from Syracuse, NY, Rich graduated from SUNY Oswego with a B.S. in Accounting and an M.B.A. Rich began his accounting career in 2001 and brings a broad range of industry experience including partnership, corporate and multi-state tax services for public and privately held companies, as well as small business consulting and compliance.
Rich’s experience also includes a specialized expertise in the area of multi-state tax consulting for large and small businesses, as well as 10 years with a Big 4 Firm, eight of which were in Atlanta, GA. Rich joined Bowers & Company in 2020 and is a tax specialist in our Syracuse branch.
Professional Affiliations & Community Involvement
- Member – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Member – New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
- Board Member, Treasurer– Fayetteville-Manlius Pop Warner Football Organization
- Coach – Fayetteville-Manlius Pop Warner Football, Fayetteville-Manlius Little League, Fayetteville-Manlius Youth Basketball League, FM Force Youth Travel Basketball
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