David Freda is a partner at Grassi & Co. where he specializes in working with construction contractors in all aspects of accounting including consulting, financial reporting and taxation. In addition to focusing his efforts on construction contractors, David also works with clients in other industries such as manufacturing, real estate and transportation. David has spent the bulk of his 12-year career with Grassi & Co. where he is considered an authority in his field. He performs audits, reviews and compilations for clients, as well as special projects including construction cost certifications for private and governmental owners. In addition to his audit and accounting work, David counsels clients on tax matters and is fluent in all the latest tax treatments related to the construction industry. David also helps clients save money with creative tax planning strategies that take advantage of his extensive construction industry knowledge. At Grassi & Co., David is a member of the firm's construction accounting committee and is very active in the technical development of the firm's staff through the firm's extensive in-house training program. In addition to David's CPA licensure, he was one of the first 200 individuals in the country to earn the designation of CCIFP (Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional). He is an active member in numerous accounting and industry trade organizations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA), the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), and the Construction Industry Council (CIC). In his spare time, David is an advisor to a 9/11 Memorial Foundation, which supplies donations to various charitable organizations and individuals. David earned his Bachelors Degree in Business from C.W. Post University. |