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Katherine Zech

Partner, PKF O’Connor Davies LLP

Partner, PKF O’Connor Davies Advisory LLC

“Client service has always been my top priority. My goal is to handle the burden of accounting and tax issues so my clients can focus on growing their businesses.”

Katherine Zech works in the Firm’s Business Solutions Group with over 15 years of experience in public accounting.

She is involved in accounting, tax and consulting services for closely held businesses, including wholesale, manufacturing, medical and professional services. Kait specializes in business consulting and advisory services, individual, partnership, corporate tax planning and accounting for privately held and family-owned businesses.

Kait keeps the young professionals in the Firm informed about NJCPA activities and encourages their participation. She is also the recent recipient of the following honors:

  • Gateway Chamber of Commerce: Generation Now Game Changer ‒ October 2019
  • New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants:  Woman to Watch ‒ June 2020
  • Commerce & Industry Association of New Jersey: One to Watch ‒ August 2021

Professional Affiliations & Civic Involvement

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA)
    • Board of Trustee Member
    • Past President, Union County Chapter
    • Past Chair, Emerging Leaders Council
  • International Society of Female Professionals

Accreditations

  • Certified Public Accountant (New Jersey)

Education

  • Seton Hall University, Master of Science degree in Accounting
  • Seton Hall University, Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting