Melisse Burstein, CPA
Partner at Gerson, Preston, Klein, Lips, Eisenberg & Gelber, P.A.- Claim this Profile
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Bio
LinkedIn User
Melisse is one of my favorite CPA's that I have worked with. This is not meant to make the statements herein bias because she is a favorite due to the in depth knowledge, understanding of accounting theory and being able to relay they concept "Image" to her staff. Her knowledge in valuations, financial statements has helped me better serve the clients that we worked on together. It is always a pleasure to meet with Melisse whether it is business or personal, and every engagement we worked on together she has left a concept of knowledge and her capability to work through the problems and resolve them while verbalizing the solution in such a way that I can visually see the resolution and completion of the projects at hand. I highly recommend to work with Melisse whether you are a client or staff, you will walk away with knowledge you did not have prior to meeting her. I am sure this is relevant even if you're a CPA with 20 years experience, a client, or even a partner.
LinkedIn User
Melisse is one of my favorite CPA's that I have worked with. This is not meant to make the statements herein bias because she is a favorite due to the in depth knowledge, understanding of accounting theory and being able to relay they concept "Image" to her staff. Her knowledge in valuations, financial statements has helped me better serve the clients that we worked on together. It is always a pleasure to meet with Melisse whether it is business or personal, and every engagement we worked on together she has left a concept of knowledge and her capability to work through the problems and resolve them while verbalizing the solution in such a way that I can visually see the resolution and completion of the projects at hand. I highly recommend to work with Melisse whether you are a client or staff, you will walk away with knowledge you did not have prior to meeting her. I am sure this is relevant even if you're a CPA with 20 years experience, a client, or even a partner.
LinkedIn User
Melisse is one of my favorite CPA's that I have worked with. This is not meant to make the statements herein bias because she is a favorite due to the in depth knowledge, understanding of accounting theory and being able to relay they concept "Image" to her staff. Her knowledge in valuations, financial statements has helped me better serve the clients that we worked on together. It is always a pleasure to meet with Melisse whether it is business or personal, and every engagement we worked on together she has left a concept of knowledge and her capability to work through the problems and resolve them while verbalizing the solution in such a way that I can visually see the resolution and completion of the projects at hand. I highly recommend to work with Melisse whether you are a client or staff, you will walk away with knowledge you did not have prior to meeting her. I am sure this is relevant even if you're a CPA with 20 years experience, a client, or even a partner.
LinkedIn User
Melisse is one of my favorite CPA's that I have worked with. This is not meant to make the statements herein bias because she is a favorite due to the in depth knowledge, understanding of accounting theory and being able to relay they concept "Image" to her staff. Her knowledge in valuations, financial statements has helped me better serve the clients that we worked on together. It is always a pleasure to meet with Melisse whether it is business or personal, and every engagement we worked on together she has left a concept of knowledge and her capability to work through the problems and resolve them while verbalizing the solution in such a way that I can visually see the resolution and completion of the projects at hand. I highly recommend to work with Melisse whether you are a client or staff, you will walk away with knowledge you did not have prior to meeting her. I am sure this is relevant even if you're a CPA with 20 years experience, a client, or even a partner.
Credentials
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Real Estate License
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Certified in Financial Forensics
American Institute of Certified Public AccountantsJan, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
Accredited in Business Valuations
American Institute of Certified Public AccountantsJan, 2003- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
-Jan, 1991- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Gerson, Preston, Klein, Lips, Eisenberg & Gelber, P.A.
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner
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1996 - Present
• Domestic & International Taxation • Real Estate Transactions • Evaluate business opportunities • Provide tax planning and compliance • Conduct transfer price studies • Business valuation services • Values damage claims which are the subject of litigation. • Firm spokesperson and thought leader on key provisions of the 2018 Tax Reform Act including Opportunity Zones, which provide potential tax advantages for use of capital gains in unexpected geographical areas and Section 163J, which limits deductions for business interest. • Frequent lecturer on financial literacy and corporate finance to help small business owners and others better understand fiscal operations and personal economics.
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EY
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Audit Manager
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1991 - 1996
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Education
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1989 - 1990
Northeastern University
Master of Science - MS, Accounting -
1985 - 1989
Skidmore College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology and Business
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