Kane D. Polakoff
Partner, Practice Leader – Client Advisory Services (CAS) – CohnReznick Advisory LLC
Kane Polakoff has more than 25 years of experience developing and implementing strategic services and solutions to help businesses drive operational growth and value. His wide range of expertise includes strategic visioning and implementation; technology innovation, P&L management, global operations and account management; client accounting advisory services; business process outsourcing; and management consulting.
Experience and credentials
Experience helping businesses restructure and reestablish operational excellence by transforming from a discrete service provider to a value-added integrated solution provide
In addition to working with U.S. companies, Kane has led business process solutions deployment internationally including in Australia, China, Europe, India, Israel, Mexico, and the Philippines
Industry experience includes private equity, banking and financial services, insurance, manufacturing, automotive, and publishing
Thought leadership has been featured extensively in national publications including Accounting Today, CPA Practice Advisor, and U.S. News & World Report
Previously was a featured presenter for key industry organizations including the AICPA, Financial Executives International, Information Technology Alliance, and Digital CPA
Recognized on Accounting Today's 2026 Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting list
Prior experience as the National Client Accounting Advisory Services (CAAS) Practice Leader for a major public accounting firm
Rightworks Community Leader - CAS
Education
B.S., Business Administration – University of California – Riverside
Professional affiliations
Bill.com – Accountants Advisory Council – Member
BotKeeper – Strategic Advisor
CPA.com – CAS Advisory Council – Member
Information Technology Alliance (ITA) – Board Member and leading CAS Track
Intuit Large Firm Advisory Council – Member
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit – Audit Committee – Member
Tipalti Partner Advisory Board – Member
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