Kushner LaGraize, LLC
Certified Public Accountants
3330 W. Esplanade Ave. S
Ste. 100
Metairie, LA 70002
Phone: (504) 838-9991
Fax: (504) 833-7971
Email: info@kl-cpa.com
David Kushner, CPA, CrFA
Partner
504-838-9991
david@kl-cpa.com
David Kushner, CPA, is a 1974 graduate of the University of Texas. His background includes extensive experience with both national and regional public accounting firms in tax planning for corporations, partnerships, individuals, trusts, and retirement plans. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants.
Wilson LaGraize, CPA, CrFA, CFF
Partner
504-838-9991
wilson@kl-cpa.com
Wilson LaGraize,CPA, is a 1965 graduate of Louisiana State University. His background includes experience locally in tax preparation work for corporations, partnerships, individuals, and real estate investments, as well as audit experience in both private and governmental sectors. He is experienced in litigation support,
forensics, reasonable compensation, personnel searches, business valuations, and
other management consulting engagements. He is a member of the Society of
Louisiana Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
and American College of Forensic Examiners (ACFEI).
Ernie Gelpi, CPA, CGFM
Managing Partner
504-838-9991
ernie@kl-cpa.com
Graduated from the University of New Orleans in 1980 with a bachelor of science in accounting. He joined Kushner LaGraize in 1986. His practice focus is Audit of closely-held businesses, non-profit organizations, retirement plans, and governmental units. He also provides consultation in internal controls, recruiting, business plans and loan packages. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants, the Governmental Finance Officers Association, the Association of Government Accountants and other organizations.
Craig Fabacher, CPA
Partner
504-838-9991
craig@kl-cpa.com
Craig M. Fabacher, CPA � Tax Partner- Graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He joined Kushner LaGraize in 1989 and was admitted as a partner in 1995. With over 25 year experience, Craig�s primary areas of practice include tax and business planning and consulting services for closely held businesses and high net worth individuals. Related professional experience at the Internal Revenue Service from 1984 to 1989. Craig is also responsible for overseeing income tax dispute resolutions with federal, state and local tax officials for our clients. Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Louisiana Society of Certified Public Accountants (LCPA), and former member of the Taxation Committee. Guest Lecturer on various tax issues.
Doug Finegan, CPA, CVA
Partner
504-838-9991
doug@kl-cpa.com
Douglas Finegan CPA, CVA is a graduate of Louisiana State University and has practiced public accounting ever since. After several years with national firms, Doug joined Kushner LaGraize in 1988 and has been a partner since 1995. Doug serves clients in a variety of areas with special expertise in accounting and assurance related services. He is also a Certified Valuation Analyst and has qualified as an accounting expert witness in Federal courts and provided expert testimony at trial. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Louisiana Society of Certified Public Accountants and the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts. Doug has and continues to serve on numerous civic and philanthropic boards and committees in the New Orleans area.
Mary Anne Garcia, CPA
Partner
504-838-9991
maryanne@kl-cpa.com
Mary Anne Garcia, CPA, is a graduate of the University of New Orleans. Her background includes extensive experience with income taxation for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates, and closely-held businesses. She is a member of the American Institute for Certified Public Accountants, the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants, and various local civic organizations.
William Hamilton, CPA
Partner
504-838-9991
will@kl-cpa.com
William B Hamilton, CPA is a 1991 graduate of Louisiana State University. He
began work as a Tax Staff accountant with Kushner LaGraize in 1991, and was
admitted as a partner in 2008. Will's background includes extensive experience with tax planning and compliance for individuals, corporations, partnerships and trusts involved in numerous industries.
He also represents clients before the Internal Revenue Service as well as state
and local tax authorities. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants, the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants as
well as various local civic organizations.
Katharine Lassiter, CPA
Partner
504-838-9991
katharine@kl-cpa.com
Katharine M. Lassiter, CPA is a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University. Her background includes extensive experience in all aspects of individual, corporation, S corporation, partnership, LLC, and closely held business tax planning and compliance. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants.
Richard Rumney, CPA
Partner
504-838-9991
ricky@kl-cpa.com
Richard J. Rumney, CPA is a graduate of the University of New Orleans. His background includes extensive experience working directly with clients on tax issues concerning individuals, partnerships, corporations, closely held businesses and real estate ventures. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants.