David J. Goodman
Partner, PKF O'Connor Davies Advisory LLC

“I chose my career as a CPA because I wanted to make a difference. I offer my professional expertise to help my clients achieve meaningful results.”
David Goodman is the Dental Practice Solutions Team Leader and has more than 35 years of experience working with a client base of dentists and closely held businesses. Before joining the PKF O’Connor Davies, David was Managing Director of LB Goodman & Co. He began his career with one of the “Big Four” accounting firms in New York City.
As a thought leader around dental professional practices, David is often invited to speak on tax-related, practice management and growth topics. He is a national speaker on a variety of dental practice related topics. He is known for his practical, educational and entertaining style. He is also a frequent contributor to Dental Economics magazine on practice and financial management.
David is a past president of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey (JFNNJ) and president of Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Northern New Jersey. David is also the co-founder of the JFNNJ Klene Up Krewe, which has led over 400 volunteers on disaster recovery trips. He is a member of the Director’s Advisory Council at Tulane University’s Center for Public Service.
Professional Affiliations & Civic Involvement
- Academy of Dental Certified Public Accountants (ADCPA)
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA)
- New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA)
- New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
- Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey (JFNNJ)
- Past President
- Audit and Endowment Committees
- Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Northern New Jersey
- President
- Board of Trustees
- Center for Public Service, Tulane University
- Director’s Advisory Council
Accreditations
- Certified Public Accountant (New Jersey, New York, Florida)
Education
- Seton Hall University, Master of Science degree in Taxation
- A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University, Bachelor of Science degree in Management