GARY R. TOPCHE, C.P.A.
BiographyGary began his career as a staff accountant at BDO Seidman (formerly Seidman & Seidman). As the Accounting and Auditing Quality Control Partner at Finkle and Company, his responsibilities included implementing a system of quality control for preparation of workpapers and financial statements integrated with a comprehensive training program.
Gary served as the Partner-in-Charge of the Accounting and Auditing Department of Laventhol & Horwath’s Northern New Jersey office from 1989 until 1990. His responsibilities included supervising five partners and a principal with a staff of approximately forty. Gary was responsible for the office’s quality control program.
PERSONAL DATA:
Education:
- B.S. Accounting SUNY Binghamton, 1978
- CEA in business valuation
- Certified Public Accountant - New Jersey, New York, and California
- Member of the AICPA
- Fellow of New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Extensive experience servicing the lumber and building materials industry.
- Served as a special fiscal agent appointed by the Superior Court of New Jersey.
- Served as expert witness as to economic damages in litigation matters.
- Frequent speaker on business planning and other topics affecting closely held businesses.
- Served as discussion leader for numerous continuing professional education courses for various firms and the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants.
- Authored several published articles on strategic planning, tax planning and structuring financing.
