GSG in the News

Scott D. Rodgville, CPA, Officer at Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn, P.A., has been re-elected Treasurer of the Board of Directors of Paul’s Place, Inc. This will be his second three-year term as Treasurer for the organization’s Board of Directors.

Paul’s Place, Inc. advocates change and improvement of quality of life for residents of Washington Village/ Pigtown and the surrounding neighborhoods in Southwest Baltimore. The organization has served the community for over twenty years and offers more than a dozen services and programs to low-income individuals and families. Such programs and services include providing hot lunch five days a week, an adult basic literacy program, a nurses’ clinic and an affordable housing program.

Scott leads the firm’s Not-for-Profit service area and focuses on not-for-profit and employee benefit plan clients. In 2006, he was named one of the “Top 40 Accountants” in Maryland by SmartCEO Magazine. Scott received his CPA certification in 1998 and his M.S. in Taxation from the University of Baltimore in 2001. Additionally, he is on the Board of Directors of the American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF).

Ronald D. Rudich, CPA/ABV/CFF, Director of Business Valuation and Litigation Support Services at Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn, P.A. has been appointed to the Board of Governors of the Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA). His three year term begins on June 11, 2011.

The IBA’s Board of Governors is comprised of ten individuals from across the country whose responsibilities include course and product development, research, authorship and the organization’s mentor program. Additionally, the Board provides leadership, supports innovative services and promotes a high level of proficiency and professionalism among its members.

The IBA was established in 1978 and is the oldest professional society devoted to the appraisal of closely-held businesses. It is a nationally recognized membership organization that provides professional accreditation and business appraisal education.

Ronald has over 30 years of experience in business valuation. He is Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) and Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) accredited by the American Institute of CPAs. Ronald’s expertise includes forensic accounting, strategic business planning, business consulting, and forecasting services. He is a Certified Business Appraiser (CBA), Business Valuator Accredited for Litigation (BVAL) and Accredited in Business Appraisal Review (ABAR) accredited by The Institute of Business Appraisers, a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) accredited by the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, a Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser (CMEA) accredited by the NEBB Institute, a Senior Business Analyst (SBA) accredited by The Society if Business Analysts, and a Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) accredited by the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors.

Evelyn Brunner, CPA, CVA, Chief Operating Officer at Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn, P.A. has been selected to Chair the Education Committee of the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce.

The Education Committee works to promote awareness of the education system and its needs by creating relationships between business, education and the community. The committee is also charged with administering the annual Merit Scholarship program and organizing the annual Teachers’ Awards for Excellence and determining the winners.

Evelyn is also on the Board of Directors of Suited to Succeed. She is a past president of the Reisterstown-Owings Mills-Glyndon Chamber of Commerce and served on the Board of Trustees of The Community College of Baltimore County for ten years.

Steven O’Brien, Senior Staff Auditor at Gorfine, Schiller and Gardyn, P.A., has been selected to participate in the 2011 class of Business Volunteers Unlimited Maryland’s Getting Involved with Volunteer Experience (GIVE) program.

The GIVE initiative introduces young professionals to civic leadership through volunteer opportunities, workshops and learning seminars. GIVE classmates spend two years learning about issues facing the Baltimore community and developing leadership skills. The experience culminates in a volunteer board position with a local nonprofit organization. Participants also gain hands-on experience by serving on the GIVE advisory board.

Steven has been with Gorfine, Schiller and Gardyn, P.A. since July 2008. He specializes in not-for-profit audits and is currently working towards his CPA.

Ronald D. Rudich, CPA/ABV/CFF, Director of Business Valuation and Litigation Support Services at Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn, P.A. has been appointed Chair of the Accredited in Business Appraisal Review’s (ABAR) Appeals Task Force.

The ABAR credential enables a business appraiser to provide quality assurance to stakeholders in the business appraisal process by reviewing the reports of other certified appraisers; in essence, the expert’s expert. The Appeals Task Force provides technical guidance and support on ABAR reviews. In this capacity, Ronald will be responsible for preparing comments on voluntarily submitted requests for reviews of ABAR engagements.ABAR is a certification offered by The Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA). The IBA was established in 1978 and is the oldest professional society devoted to the appraisal of closely-held businesses. It is a nationally recognized membership organization that provides professional accreditation and business appraisal education.

Ronald has over 30 years of experience in business valuation. His expertise includes forensic accounting, strategic business planning, business consulting, and forecasting services. Ronald is a Certified Business Appraiser (CBA), Business Valuator Accredited for Litigation (BVAL) and Accredited in Business Appraisal Review (ABAR) accredited by The Institute of Business Appraisers, a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) accredited by the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, a Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser (CMEA) accredited by the NEBB Institute, a Senior Business Analyst (SBA) accredited by The Society if Business Analysts, and a Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) accredited by the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors.

Gorfine, Schiller and Gardyn, P.A. of Owings Mills and Hagerstown, MD has been ranked the 9th largest accounting firm by the Baltimore Business Journal’s 2011 Book of Lists. GSG was ranked the 10th largest CPA firm the previous two years.

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Douglas M. Lederman, CPA and Officer to Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn, P.A. has been elected Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Northwest Hospital. He previously served as the Board’s Treasurer.

Northwest Hospital is a not-for-profit organization located in Randallstown, MD. It was established in 1962 as Liberty Court Rehabilitation Center, became Baltimore County General Hospital the following year, and was renamed Northwest Hospital in June 1993. The hospital operates on it commitment to exceptional quality care and service.

Mr. Lederman has over 30 years of experience in taxation with a special focus on tax planning, personal financial planning, and estate planning for high net worth individuals. He has been featured on Maryland Public Broadcasting shows and in The Baltimore Sun for his expertise in tax and related financial matters. Mr. Lederman serves on the Board of Directors of The ASSOCIATEDL: The Jewish Federation of Baltimore and the Herman Maril Foundation. He is a member of the budget and finance committee of The ASSOCIATED: The Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and LifeBridge Health Systems, Inc.

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Effective October 1, 2010— Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn, P.A. announces the relocation of its Hagerstown office to 240 South Potomac Street. The certified public accounting and business consulting firm previously occupied the office space at 47 North Potomac Street in Hagerstown.

The move increases office space and signifies a commitment to the Hagerstown community. Additionally, the office’s location in downtown Hagerstown is accessible and convenient for clients and friends. Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn, P.A. has had a presence in Hagerstown since November 2005 when it merged with the local accounting firm Graber & Ross Chartered.

Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn, P.A. is a certified public accounting and business consulting firm with over 70 years experience providing personalized solutions to clients of all sizes. Aside from traditional tax and audit services, GSG has niche experience in the real estate, construction, manufacturing, hospitality, not-for-profit, healthcare and employee benefit plans industries, with specialities in business valuation, fraud, business consulting, technology, and emerging business.

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Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn, P.A. has made an ongoing commitment to the Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake. The certified public accounting and business consulting firm sends volunteers several times a year to demolish, drill, hammer and paint on construction sites. All levels of staff are encouraged to participate in volunteer days. Since 2008, over 26 staff members have worked on six Habitat houses throughout Baltimore city. The firm will complete their fifth volunteer day in September.

“We decided to make a long-term commitment to Habitat for Humanity in order to make a connection to the organization’s mission and the people it serves,” says Partner Barry Bondroff. “We wanted to be a part of the ongoing progress that Habitat makes in Baltimore, not just show up for one day and never return.”

Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that works with families in need to provide simple, decent and affordable homes. Houses are sold to qualifying homebuyers at no profit. Volunteers work alongside homebuyers, who must complete “sweat equity” hours. The Chesapeake affiliate works on homes in Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Anne Arundel County.

Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn, P.A. has a strong history of donating time and resources to not-for-profit organizations. In addition to their work with Habitat for Humanity, over the past year GSG staff has participated in a Bowl-A-Thon benefiting Junior Achievement, BVU’s Elf Night, and the 2010 Mud Volleyball Tournament benefiting the Community Free Clinic in Hagerstown, MD. Many of the firm’s partners, principals and senior managers also sit on not-for-profit boards.