Peter Frank, CPA, CITP, is a partner in the New York office at Schulman Lobel, and has been advising individuals and closely-held businesses on accounting, tax and business matters for over 40 years. He has a diversified clientele, with clients in the entertainment and film business, as well as real estate, hotels and restaurants, auctioneers, professional services, high net worth individuals and others. He is actively assisting foreign nationals to navigate the tax and business issues of operating in the U.S. as well as helping U.S. expatriates and non-residents to coordinate their U.S. and international tax compliance needs. Peter works closely with start-up, scale-up and established businesses, and prides himself on the relationships and trust he develops with his clients, assisting them in many areas of their business.

Peter also consults on information technology issues, having particular experience with accounting and business management systems. He is an early recipient of the AICPA’s Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) credential, for which he assisted the AICPA in creation of its examination. Peter is a Certified QuickBooks Gold Level ProAdvisor.

Peter enjoys speaking about accounting and business issues before accounting organizations, business associations, college students and other groups.

Education & Licenses

Peter received his undergraduate education at Kenyon College and Syracuse University, earning a Bachelor of Music degree from Syracuse University’s School of Visual and Performing Arts, Setnor College of Music.

He holds his CPA License in New York.

ACHIEVEMENTS & AFFILIATIONS

Peter has served 2 terms as a member of Council of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). At the New York State Society of CPA’s (NYSSCPA), he has been on the board of directors and executive committee, was president of the Manhattan/Bronx Chapter, and has served on and chaired numerous committees.

Peter was until recently President of the Accountants Club of America (ACA) (www.accountantsclubofamerica.org), continuing to serve on its Board of Governors. The ACA fosters the exchange of ideas to enhance the development and growth of the CPA profession, encouraging the professional development of its members, who now include other business professionals and advisors, as it seeks to better serve its members’ clients and the community.

Peter is a past chair of MNN, Manhattan Neighborhood Network (www.mnn.org), Manhattan’s public access and community media television network, continuing his service on its board of directors and as chair of its audit committee.

In addition to being a practicing CPA, Peter has been a performing and recording musician for much of his life. He recently released his second album of original music, which can be heard at www.peterfrankmusic.com.