Charles Edelen

Partner – CohnReznick Advisory LLC

CPA, Partner – CohnReznick LLP

 As an assurance partner in CohnReznick’s tax credit advisory practice, Charles Edelen has dedicated his career to serving clients in the community development space. Since 2006, his primary focus has been on advising clients in the New Markets Tax Credit industry.

Experience and credentials

Certified Public Accountant
Extensive experience providing assurance and compliance services to Community Development Entities (CDEs), developers, tax credit investors, and Qualified Active Low-Income Community Businesses
Advises clients throughout the entire life cycle of a New Markets Tax Credit transaction, helping them navigate the many programmatic requirements of both the IRS and the U.S. Treasury’s CDFI Fund
Member of dedicated practice group in the Mid-Atlantic region
Conducts external training on numerous community development related topics ranging from basic deal structures and flow of funds to current legislative updates and best practices for maintaining compliance with evolving U.S. Treasury and IRS regulations

Education

B.S., Accounting, University of Maryland

Professional affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants
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