Archive for Art Galleries

Lee M. Cohen, CPA

Lee graduated from New York University in 1993 with a degree in accounting. Upon graduation, he worked as a controller for a chain of retail stores where he gained invaluable business experience, which continues to help our clients because Lee understands what it means to be a business…

Michael Young, CPA

As an accounting and audit partner at LMC, Michael Young offers over two decades of accomplished public accounting experience. Michael is the leader of the firm’s art galleries and artist practice and is well-versed in providing accounting, tax planning and consulting services.  Michael’s career has spanned multiple industries,…

Maritza Ortiz

Maritza started in the interior construction industry and brings with her over 20 years of financial and bookkeeping experience to the team. Since joining LMC, Maritza has been responsible for overseeing the Account Services Department and the high net worth client team. Her ability to work with tight…

Fred Slomovic, CPA

Fred Slomovic brings to the table over thirty years of tax experience that includes compliance, tax planning, and tax audits. His main focus is helping clients overcome complex tax challenges and representing them in tax audits within the real estate and art gallery industries. Before joining LMC, Fred…

Robert Vandewater, CPA

Since 1984, Robert Vandewater, CPA, has been practicing in public accounting—providing quality assurance and consulting services to his clients. His experiences include all levels of accounting and auditing in the areas of planning, fieldwork, review, and supervision of many clients in various industries.  His industries of focus include…

David Neuman, JD

David J. Neuman is an attorney for LMC, with over a decade of experience specializing in tax law. He advises clients on a broad range of tax matters, including corporate formation and operations, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations and spin-offs, executive and deferred compensation agreements, and tax exemption of…

Gus Molina

After working in a variety of industries, from not for profit to financial services, Gus joined LMC’s audit and assurance department in 2019. As a supervisor, his responsibilities include conducting audits, reviews and compilations and preparing financial statements. Gus also is crucial in mentoring staff accountants and interns….

Lucille Scafide

Lucille brings over 20 years of tax experience with a focus on Trusts and Estates. Lucille oversees the wealth management and estate planning for a number of LMC clients. Her responsibilities include preparing and reviewing tax returns, tax compliance and coordinating between financial professionals and attorneys to create…

Howard M. Simon

With almost four decades of public accounting experience, Howard Simon has become one of LMC’s most well-respected Tax Supervisors. He is responsible for ensuring LMC’s tax returns are prepared and reviewed in accordance with the highest tax industry standards. His career has spanned various areas of expertise that…

James F. Hahn, CPA

Jim joined LMC in 2018 with over 30 years of professional experience in both small and large accounting firms providing services in the apparel, art gallery and artists, real estate, hospitality, and not-for-profit industries that included the preparation of business and individual tax returns. He brings to the…