Richard Shevak
JD, Partner – CohnReznick Advisory LLC
Richard Shevak leads Tax Fixed Asset and Accounting Methods practice and has nearly 15 years of diversified public accounting and government experience.
Experience and credentials
Provides tax planning, consulting, and IRS examination support in connection with accounting methods issues including timing, UNICAP, LIFO, 199, and the repair regulations
Worked for a top 10 accounting firm as a director in its strategic federal tax services group, led their west region accounting methods practice, and served as their primary national accounting methods resource
Worked as an attorney advisor in the Internal Revenue Service’s Office of Income Tax and Accounting where he advised on tax accounting method issues
Began career as a judge advocate in the United States Marine Corps
Authored or co-authored articles published in Tax Advisor, The Tax Executive, and the National Association of Manufacturers
Has spoken at numerous events for the Tax Executives Institute, American Bar Association, and American Institute for Certified Public Accountants, and more
Education
J.D. – St. John’s University School of Law
B.S., Aeronautics – Dowling College
Professional affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Past Associate Member of Tax Methods and Periods Technical Resource Panel
American Bar Association – Tax Accounting Committee, Capital Cost Recovery and Leasing Committee
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