Howard Gastwirth brings over 40 years of experience in public accounting to KKB. With a career that includes several years at a “Big Four” accounting firm, Howard’s varied experience includes construction, supermarkets, distribution, manufacturing, real estate, and professional services. He assisted clients with tax planning, budgeting, and management consulting projects, including analyzing internal systems and accounting controls. Howard has been involved in numerous litigation support engagements, including court testimony as an expert witness, divorce cases, presentations, and negotiations with governmental agencies.
Howard earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Hunter College in New York. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and both the California and New York Society of CPAs.
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