Co-Founders
Stewart L. Appelrouth, CPA
Co-Founder
Stewart has built a firm renowned for its creative financial and accounting advisors. The firm’s strength derives from his philosophy of accessibility and a hands-on approach. With extensive resources and breadth of knowledge, Stewart maintains a high-level of service with personalized attention.
Carlos M. Farah, CPA
Co-Founder
In addition to maintaining the firm’s high level of service and integrity, Carlos focuses his practice areas on Audit and Assurance and Business Advisory for privately owned and not-for-profit enterprises, as well as government agencies. His reputation in the International Tax arena is second to none.
Partners
Steven Appel, CPA, JD
Partner, Tax Services
Steven brings over 30 years of experience in accounting to lead The Firm’s tax practice. A Certified Public Accountant with a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida, Steven joined the firm in 2004. He directs the firm’s team in developing tax strategies and following the changes in tax law.
Erick Araneda, CPA
Partner, Tax Services
Erick is responsible for supervising the quality control of the Firm’s tax practice, which includes both domestic and international tax. His leadership includes overseeing the preparation and processing of tax returns, technical research, communication with the IRS, and coordinating with the Firm’s team.
Howard L. Goldstein, CPA
Partner, Business & Entrepreneurial Services
Howard leads the firm’s Business and Entrepreneurial Services and has over 35 years experience as a Certified Public Accountant and broad knowledge in all tax strategies and planning for corporations, partnerships, individuals and start-ups.
Josh S. Rader, CPA
Managing Partner
Josh an experienced auditor, and an integral member of the litigation support team. He has a keen understanding of business systems and processes, and an extensive grasp of taxation, fraud, financial forensics and matters related to valuations, determining damages, and calculations of lost profits.
Brian Torres, CPA
Partner, Assurance & Advisory Services
Brian manages audit engagements and assurance services for the firm. He specializes in providing a complete range of accounting and consulting services to real estate and construction companies and has helped clients throughout the world navigate the intricacies of financial reporting on international projects.
Directors
Nicolas de la Vega, CPA
Assurance & Advisory Services Director
With a passion for hard-work, Nicolas takes the time to get to know his clients and makes an effort to be accessible to them. Nicolas oversees audits from beginning to end, prepares financial statements, and works closely with team members and managers in compiling detailed client reports.
Thomas Garland, CPA
Litigation & Valuation Services Director
Analytics and litigation are a major component of Thomas’ daily tasks, where he assists with all aspects of commercial litigation. From malpractice and lost profits to fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, and business valuation, he works to uncover and reconstruct the details that tell the entire financial story.
Monte S. Gordon, CPA
Tax Services Director
Monte has broad knowledge in all tax strategies and planning for corporations, partnerships, individuals and trusts. He has experience dealing with international tax matters including immigration planning, expatriation, FIRPTA, offshore voluntary disclosure and structuring investments.
