Neil H. Fishman, CPA Recognized for His Contributions to NCCPAP and the CPA Profession
The National Conference of CPA Practitioners (NCCPAP) Florida Chapter is pleased to announce its 40th Anniversary Silver Winner, Neil H. Fishman, CPA, CFE, FCPA, CAMS of Boynton Beach, Florida. The award recognizes a Chapter member who has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to NCCPAP and the CPA community.
Neil is currently President of NCCPAP National and has served on the Board since 2005. As the organization’s leader, Neil oversees the NCCPAP Board and its various Committees, NCCPAP’s liaison role with the IRS, various Tax Symposiums and education session throughout the country, and NCCPAP’s response to various legislation affecting small CPA firms and single practitioners. Neil is also the organization’s spokesperson to the media community and a frequent guest speaker at business functions—in Florida and throughout the country.
Neil has been in practice, since 1989 and is licensed as a CPA in New York and Florida. In addition to his participation in NCCPAP, he is a member of the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA), the Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA), the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), and the Forensic CPA Society (FCPA). He has served on the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC) and has assisted in the drafting of tax legislation introduced in the US House of Representatives and US Senate. According to Neil, “I am most proud of NCCPAP’s influence on tax law. We are a credible and powerful resource because of our collective experience as CPAs with active practices throughout the country. We interpret what the government legislates and understand the true implications of these changes for taxpayers. As tax professionals, our role as the liaison between the taxpayer and the government is critical!”
Neil has authored several articles which have appeared in The CPA Journal, published by the New York State Society of CPAs, California CPA, published by the California Society of CPAs, and Florida CPA Today published by the Florida Institute of CPAs. He is also frequently quoted in Accounting Today.
About the Florida Chapter
The Florida Chapter of NCCPAP started in 2008 with Neil as its first President. The Chapter focuses on education, networking, and sharing ideas among its membership, some of whom have joined from other Chapters after relocating to Florida. This was the case for Neil, as well as the Chapter’s current President, Lynne Marcus, CPA. According to Lynne, “NCCPAP’s value is in the relationships we develop with each other. You’re never alone with NCCPAP behind you. We are practitioners helping practitioners in every way.” Lynne and Neil together are the heart of the Florida Chapter and continue to expand its membership and further its mission.
About NCCPAP’s 40th Anniversary
For NCCPAP’s 40th Anniversary, in addition to the Chapter recognition awards, a single Gold Award designee will be recognized for a lifetime of outstanding service to the organization and CPA community. All honorees will be recognized at a special event on October 23, 2019 at The Fox Hollow in Woodbury, NY. The event will be open to all NCCPAP members and their families, as well as prospective members and the press community.