New York based-PKF O’Connor Davies Advisory LLC, the independently owned tax and business advisory practice operating under the PKF O’Connor Davies brand name, has announced the appointment of three new board members.
Laura K. Barooshian, Karen Taylor-Burke and Brian M. Varley have been selected to serve on the organization’s board, effective January of this year. Board Members of PKF O’Connor Davies Advisory are charged with setting the strategic direction of the organization and supporting the implementation of its highest priorities.
“Laura, Karen and Brian have been committed to PKF O’Connor Davies Advisory’s success, and joining the board gives them a greater opportunity to shape the strategic direction of the organization moving forward,” says Kevin Keane, executive chairman at PKF O’Connor Davies. “I’m confident their insights and guidance will add value to the board.”
Barooshian has over two decades of experience providing tax planning and compliance expertise to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, private foundations, expatriates and closely held businesses. She advises clients on matters such as stock options and compensation planning, philanthropic planning alternatives, and estate and family gift planning.
Taylor-Burke has over 25 years of experience in public accounting. Karen serves clients in the Not-for-Profit practice, where she delivers a wide variety of accounting, audit and advisory services to charitable organizations and labor unions. She also provides accounting and audit services to clients in the Real Estate and Construction sectors, specializing in cost certifications and compliance audits.
Varley has over 30 years of experience with both national and local accounting firms. He specializes in tax planning for privately owned businesses, with an emphasis on real estate owners, operators and developers. He also provides financial planning expertise to high-net-worth families and individuals.
