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Rebecca Makely

CPA Partner, Team Leader, Real Estate – Outsourced Accounting Systems and Services

Get to Know Me

Rebecca Makely is a partner and Team Leader in the Firm’s Real Estate Services Team with a focus on providing Outsourced Accounting Systems and Services (OASys).

She brings over 20 years of professional experience delivering outsourced accounting solutions to a diverse client base, with a focus on real estate, family offices and companies in the industrial and consumer products sectors.

She is an active member of the Women of Withum (WoW) team member resource group, supporting professional development and networking initiatives that empower women to succeed and grow in the Firm and profession.

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Education:

  • BS Accounting, The College of New Jersey

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Member, New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA)

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year-end financial reports
An Expert’s Guide to the Year-End Close Process

As the year winds down, it’s essential for businesses to take a proactive approach to their year-end accounting and financial reporting processes. A well-executed year-end close process ensures that accounting records present the most accurate picture for the end user, whether it be internal management, investors or your accounting firm. Closing the books in a…

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Graph in the growth and development of year -end close process. Profitable business, financial growth and redflags to avoid
Year-End Close Watchlist: Red Flags and Common Mistakes to Avoid

As year-end approaches, ensuring accurate financial reporting is critical. Even small oversights can create significant ripple effects, impacting cash flow, financial performance and stakeholder confidence. Below we share some of the most common red flags and overlooked items that can slow or complicate the year-end close process, along with tips to address them before they…

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real estate portfolio
7 Signs It’s Time to Rethink Your Real Estate Accounting Strategy

Managing a real estate portfolio can be both rewarding and complex, with numerous financial and operational tasks demanding your attention. As you pursue your passion and grow your portfolio, you will realize there is still so much to do. There are vendors to be paid, tenants to be invoiced, lease renewals to track, CAM charges…