Our Partners

Richard M. Barre, CPA / ABV / CFF, ASA, PSA

Experience

BARRE & CANNONE, CPAs 1990

Organized CPA firm providing a full range of accounting, tax and other financial services.

RICHARD M. BARRE, CPA 1988

Started and managed CPA firm providing a full range of accounting, tax and management advisory services for individuals, commercial and not-for-profit organizations. Member of American Society of Appraisers specializing in business valuations.

LEDDY, RICHARDS & CO., 1986-1988 - MANAGER

Established a micro-computer consulting division. Responsibilities included all elements of client interface, specifically monthly accounting and tax compliance, preparation and review of financial statements, and corporate and individual tax planning.

WARNER LAMBERT CORP., 1983-1986 - ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR

Responsibilities included supervising staff of six, including managing 40 million dollars in inventory, reporting directly to upper management on a monthly basis in regards to budgeting matters. Implemented inventory management system which included training and design.

ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO., 1981-1983 - SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Planned and managed auditing and tax assignments for major international corporations such as Aminternational as well as small to medium sized businesses. Specific responsibilities included the evaluation of internal control systems, performance of substantive testing, analysis of financial statements and the preparation of tax returns.

Education:

Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY
BA - Management
June 1981

Organizations:

• American Society of Appraisers
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Lions Club - Summit, New Jersey
• Newark Rotary
• Newark Chamber of Commerce

info@cpa-bc.com 908-686-3484

Phillip T. Meshinsky, CPA

Business Experience

Specializing in corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies and individuals for small and medium size businesses performing the following services:

• Compilations, reviews and certified audits
• Preparation of financial statements
• Federal and state income tax returns
• Payroll and sales tax returns
• Federal and State tax issues
• Operating budgets
• Management Systems
• Establishing controls and recordkeeping proceedures
• Specialty audits and investigations
• Business plans
• Business acquisitions
• Bankruptcy audits

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Fields of Expertise

• Gasoline service stations and convenience stores
• Fast food franchises
• Fuel oil dealers
• Retail business
• Real estate leasing
• Physicians
• Service Industry
• Manufacuturing

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Professional Experience

Touche Ross & Co.	1964 - 1967	Senior Accountant
Standard Metals Co.	1967 - 1968	Assistant Controller
Allied Old English	1968 - 1970	Controller
Main Lafrantz & Co.	1970 - 1971	Senior Accountant
Touche Ross & Co.	1971 - 1973	Audit Manager
Self-employed	1973 - present

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Education

Fairleigh Dickinson University - M.B.A. (1967)
Seton Hall University - B.S. Degree in Accounting (1964)