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Laura E. Forthman

CPA Partner

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Laura Forthman has over 30 years of public accounting experience.

She has extensive involvement in serving businesses in the manufacturing, real estate and construction industries as well as the distribution and service industries. Laura is well-versed in providing accounting and tax advisory services, financial statement preparation, and income tax return services for privately held entities, including partnerships, corporations and individuals. She counsels clients on tax strategies, planning, and compliance-related issues.

Laura is a licensed certified public accountant (CPA) in New York.

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Education:

  • BS, Accounting, State University of New York at Fredonia

 

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member, American Association of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Member, New York Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)

 

Kathie is active in her community and serves on the Advisory Board for Make-A-Wish Metro New York and Western New York.

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