Clifford J Friedman, MBA, CPA provides tax, accounting and consulting services in Coral Springs, Florida for individuals and businesses throughout South Florida, and the entire United States.
With a broad background spanning 30 years, both in industry and serving clients in my own practice, I have a unique blend of experience and skills that differentiates me from many other CPA's. This background provides in-depth experience in individual and business tax and financial matters, as well as a business executive's insight and perspective.
I have been a CPA for 30 years, including 14 years serving in senior management positions in industry-in both Fortune 100 and small growth company environments, and 16 years providing tax, accounting and consulting services to diverse clients in a variety of industries. Additionally, I have been a part-time University Professor for 12 years, and I currently serve on the Board of Directors of a publicly traded company.
Originally from New York, I earned my Bachelors of Business Administration in Public Accounting from Pace University and my Certified Public Accountant license, after which I moved to South Florida in the early 1980's.
I then entered the corporate world, working for 6 years for Fleet Financial Group (later acquired by Bank of America) as Corporate Group Controller and Assistant Secretary for multiple asset-based lending subsidiaries. Accomplishments and responsibilities included:
Subsequently, I worked for 8 years in the high-tech, communications, and media space with Viacom-MTV and ATT-Liberty Media at The Box Worldwide Inc. subsidiary as Vice President-Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer. Accomplishments and responsibilities included:
After working in corporate for 14 years, the past 16 years have been devoted to my consulting, accounting, and tax practice full time. Services I have provided include: