Richard Blum has over 30 years of experience in accounting and taxation. Richard began their career at Arthur Andersen & Co. as a Tax Specialist, preparing corporate, partnership, and individual income tax returns. Richard then worked at Laventhol & Horwath as a Senior Tax Specialist, reviewing various tax returns and drafting memoranda on tax issues. Blum continued to grow in their career, working at BDO Seidman, LLP as a Tax Manager, where they reviewed income tax returns, advised clients on transfer pricing rules, and structured outbound ventures. Richard then joined Berdon LLP as a Tax Manager, managing corporate accounts, developing tax planning ideas, and reviewing tax returns. Blum then moved to Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, LLP as a Senior Tax Manager, managing complex corporate accounts, conducting research and planning, and reviewing various income tax returns. Richard later joined Elliot & Warren, PLLC as a Senior Tax Manager, overseeing the growth and workflow of the tax practice and reviewing thousands of tax returns. Most recently, Blum worked at BGW CPA, PLLC as a Partner and Director of Tax, where they performed tax planning, research, and reviewed tax returns for high-level clients. Richard also consulted on sales and purchases of businesses and handled special projects and tax examinations.
Richard Blum's education history includes the following:
From 1989 to 1991, they attended the New York University School of Law, where they obtained an LL.M. degree in Taxation.
Between 1984 and 1987, they attended the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, earning a JD degree in Law.
From 1981 to 1985, they studied at New York University, although no degree or field of study is specified.
In the years 1980 to 1984, they attended the NYU Stern School of Business, where they earned a B.S. degree in Accounting.
During the same time, they also studied at New York University, where they obtained a BS degree in Accounting.
In addition to their academic history, Richard Blum has additional certifications. Richard is admitted to the New York Bar, as recognized by the New York State Bar Association. Richard is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in North Carolina, although specific details about the institution where they obtained this certification are not provided.
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