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Thomas J. Ruggiero

Partner, PKF O’Connor Davies LLP

Partner, PKF O’Connor Davies Advisory LLC

"It is truly rewarding working with my clients and their families to provide support and guidance while delivering professional services."

Thomas J. Ruggiero has over 25 years of experience in public accounting. He works with a variety of industries including architecture and engineering, manufacturers, wholesale distributors, local governmental entities, not-for-profit entities and school districts.

Tom’s expertise includes providing traditional auditing, accounting, consulting and tax services. He focuses on more specialized services such as performing audits in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (the “yellow book”), Federal Single Audits (Uniform Guidance), and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) audits.

Due to this experience, Tom has considerable expertise with examining and reporting on compliance with legal, regulatory and contract/grant requirements. He can assist management, elected officials and business owners to establish and maintain accounting systems and controls, communications with regulatory bodies, budgeting, tax planning and compliance.

Professional Affiliations & Civic Involvement

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
  • The New York State Government Finance Officers’ Association (NYSGFOA)
  • New York State American Council of Engineering Companies of New York (ACECNY)

Accreditations

  • Certified Public Accountant (New York)

Education

  • Dowling College, Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting