Joseph A. Tarasco, CPA, founded the Accountants Advisory Group, LLC, to assist the leaders of today’s public accounting firms in structuring and managing their practices to increase profitability, maximize value and achieve long-term success.

Joe began his career in the accounting industry in 1975 and his experience includes 15 years as the managing partner and executive committee member of a 100-person CPA firm based in New York City . In his role as managing partner, Joe was responsible for all areas of the practice, including managing the partner group, marketing, human capital, technology, administration and financial operations. In addition, he was instrumental in developing and implementing a wealth management and financial services niche and in growing the firm to one of New York City’s largest CPA firms.

Joe provides leadership training and coaching for CPA firm partners to help them leverage and capitalize on their marketplace and human capital resources. Working closely with CPA firms, he assists them in achieving higher levels of competitiveness, profitability and longevity in today’s evolving and challenging accounting industry. Joe is experienced and insightful in all areas of firm practice management, including succession planning, firm governance, mergers and acquisitions, partner compensation structure, and selection of new partners. Joe draws on his extensive experience to provide partners and practice leaders with effective and innovative strategies to enhance the value of their practices.

The Journal of Accountancy has published several articles co-authored by Joe regarding the management of accounting practices, and he is frequently quoted in numerous business publications, including Crain’s New York Business and The Practical Accountant. Joe frequently gives presentations that focus on various practice management topics, including developing and implementing a wealth management and financial services niche. Joe is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of several Chambers of Commerce organizations, that support the areas of Manhattan, Westchester and Garrison/Cold Spring, New York.

Joe received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting from Iona College.

Contact Joe Tarasco via e-mail at Joe@AccountantsAdvisory.com.