Experience
Scott has been a practicing accountant since 1979 and a shareholder of the firm since 1987. Recognized throughout South Central Pennsylvania as a leading expert in AEC financial management and tax consulting, he has demonstrated his knowledge in nine content areas to become a Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP). The certification means Scott's AEC industry clients are assured of the highest quality service possible by a professional who has met the high standards of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), the "Source & Resource for Construction Financial Professionals.” He is one of two CCIFP-certified members of the AEC Industry Group. In addition to financial and tax services, Scott works closely with his clients, using a focused "hands-on" approach to help them achieve their goals, minimize their taxes and improve their profitability.
In addition to the CFMA, Scott is active in a number of industry organizations including the American Council of Engineering Companies of PA (ACEC/PA), American Subcontractors Association (ASA), and the Keystone Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). He was named Outstanding Chapter Member for the Year 2000 by the ASA of Central Pennsylvania, of which he is a past president. He is a member of the American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants, and he has presented at local and national events.
Scott also contributed to the recently published "Insider's Guide to Ownership and Succession Planning," published by ZweigWhite Consultants and has presented at local and national events.
Scott is a past chairman of the CFMA Accounting and Reporting Committee. This committee has overall responsibility for the publication of CFMA’s financial benchmarking product, “CFMA’s Construction Industry Annual Financial Survey,” now in its 17th year. In addition, this committee monitors emerging issues in the accounting industry in order to keep members informed and develop public comments when CFMA elects to take a position on a matter.
Education and Professional Development
Scott received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from West Chester State University and is a member of the American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants. He has also been certified as an Incisive Advisor.
Community Involvement
Currently, Scott’s community activities include the Christian Business Men’s Committee of York where he serves as its outreach chairman and the York County Heritage Trust where he service as a board member and member of the finance committee. In addition, he is a board member of the York County Economic Development Corporation. He has also served in leadership capacities for numerous other business and civic organizations.
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