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MEMBERS EMERITUS
Lawrence A. Isdaner, CPA
Sadly, Larry Isdaner passed away in December 2005. He was one of the original founders of the firm. He and his father established the firm in 1967. Larry had over 48 years of experience in the accounting industry and his range of expertise was extensive, having worked both in the accounting and tax areas of the practice. He provided business-consulting services to manufacturers, retail operations, wholesalers, distributors and service organizations.
Larry was very involved in the community. He was the founder and chairman of the board of the Allegiance Bank of North America. He was active in the nonprofit organizations of Golden Slipper Club; he was board member and past president and Pop Warner Little Scholars. He also served on the advisory board of the directors of the Curtis Institute. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School.
Melvin Kates, CPA
Melvin Kates joined the firm in 1979 as a member. Prior to joining the firm, he was a partner in other regional accounting firms and also was self-employed. His specialty is in the corporate and partnership tax areas. Industry areas of expertise include: manufacturers, law firms, healthcare, automobile dealerships and retailers.
His professional affiliations include: memberships in the American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants. He was an elected financial official of Whitemarsh Township PA. and treasurer of the Germantown Cricket Club. He also served as a trustee for several retirement plans and investment trusts.
Mel has a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting and economics from Penn State University.
Howard M. Magen, CPA
Howard Magen joined the firm, as a partner, in 1979. Previously, Howard was a partner in a national accounting firm. He specialized in accounting and auditing. He served commercial, individual, service and not-for-profit clients.
His professional affiliations include memberships in the American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants. Howard is currently the Treasurer of the Union League of Philadelphia, Jewish Family and Children's Services, and the University of Pennsylvania Senior Associates. He is an honorary Vice-President of Congregation Rodeph Shalom and is Assistant Treasurer of Astral Artistic Services. He serves on the Board of the Friends of the Library of the University of Pennsylvania and is a Past President of the YM & YWHA.
Howard is a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
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