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James J. Decker

CPA Emeritus Partner
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(732) 828-1614 East Brunswick, NJ

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Jim is an Emeritus partner based in our firm’s East Brunswick, NJ, office and is a licensed certified public accountant in the state of New Jersey.

He has more than 20 years of professional accounting experience assisting closely-held businesses in a variety of industries in addition to a high concentration of not-for-profit organizations.

Jim serves as treasurer for the Katelyn Schwenzer Foundation, a local nonprofit organization he developed for children in need of liver transplants. Jim lives in Somerset County, NJ.

Industry Expertise

Construction Not-For-Profit and Education Real Estate

Service Expertise

Audit Services

Learn More About My Story

Learn more about my professional experience and how I spend my time outside the firm.

Education:

  • BS, Accounting, University of Scranton

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Member, New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA)
  • Treasurer for the Katelyn Schwenzer Foundation
  • Member, New Brunswick Ronald McDonald House

 

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