The Withum Way defines our culture and how we build meaningful, lasting relationships—with our clients, our people and our communities. These ten tenets reflect the beliefs that guide how we work, how we lead and how we show up every day.
The purpose behind most everything we do at Withum revolves around the betterment of our relationships with our clients. This is the drive behind our world-class client service approach. We fully appreciate that our clients need advisory, tax and accounting services, but choose to work with us.
As strategic advisors to our clients, our team shares the vision of what your business should look like three months, three years or three decades from now. We work alongside you to help you achieve your goals.
Withum team members are nimble, flexible, open, and willing to learn, whether technology-focused or continually staying up to date on accounting regulations and business best practices. Ultimately, we do what is in our clients’ best interest.
Our inclusive culture reinforces the foundation of collaboration and innovation, helping us make more informed decisions by approaching challenges from a variety of perspectives to better serve our clients.
Our co-founder Fred Withum’s favorite saying was, “Our services are for sale, not our integrity.” This truism still holds strong. Withum team members uphold the highest values and ethics and expect the same from their clients, fostering mutual respect and trust.
Our goal is to develop a connected, long-term relationship with our clients. We want to know what keeps you up at night—all the details about your business, including how it affects your life. Because, really, isn’t it all connected? We are here to help you succeed across the board.
Our team members are not afraid to endear themselves to one another and to their clients. We respect and care for each other, personally and professionally. You are not just another client—you become a friend of the Firm, a member of the Withum family.
We work hard to provide the world-class service our clients expect and then celebrate together in your success when the job is done.
Community impact through volunteerism is a pillar of our Firm’s culture. You will never see a more caring, compassionate group of professionals. Do you have a charity of choice? Let us know about it! We enjoy getting involved.
If you don’t love what you are doing, then why bother doing it? We are zealous in our pursuit of living. Happy team members approach their work life with the same enthusiasm they bring to their personal lives. This enhances our relationships with clients and the service we deliver to them. See it in action on Instagram.
Pat Walsh Pat Walsh, Managing Partner and CEO, has led numerous firmwide strategic initiatives focused on best practices, client experience and technology. He leads Withum’s national growth strategy and client service initiatives, with a focus on innovation, talent development and expanding the Firm’s advisory capabilities to meet clients’ evolving needs. Pat was recognized for his…
As a people-first organization, the Firm offers a competitive Total Rewards benefits package with unique perks for Withum team members, recognizing wellness extends beyond baseline healthcare benefits. Withum is proud to be at the forefront of exceptional benefits that support team members’ health journeys. In addition to its traditional medical, dental and vision plans, the Firm offers supplemental benefits. These include an…
Rich Wright Rich Wright is the Partner-in-Charge of Withum’s Buffalo, Rochester and Batavia offices, offering more than 30 years of public accounting experience and deep expertise in tax planning. He advises closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals and business owners on complex tax compliance and advisory matters across multiple industries. A strategic, people-focused leader, Rich plays…
Withum’s representation reflects the Firm’s collective power of people, reinforcing its position as a leading national advisory, tax and audit firm. From the East to the West Coast and representing a broad cross-section of services and industries, the Withum advisors listed reflect diverse expertise and leadership styles, united by a shared commitment to client and community service. Withum’s 2026 Best-In-State CPAs New Jersey New…
About Aza Ghazaryan Aza Ghazaryan is a Tax Partner with over 20 years of experience serving as a trusted advisor to partnerships and high-net-worth individuals on tax planning and compliance. She advises clients across industries, including professional services, real estate, technology and not-for-profit. Aza has successfully guided clients and teams through complex regulatory changes, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, federal…
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