A&A Update – SSARS 21, DOL Report – ERISA Audits, Discovering Fraud in Audits (E1510479)

Kelly Kennedy-Ryu is a Manager of the Firm. She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in New York, and has more than 20 years’ experience in public accounting. Kelly has experience in banking and leasing (Private). Kelly has an audit background in the construction, banking, not-for-profit, publishing, RIA, broker/dealers, foundations, trusts, real estate, and public/private school industries. She has assisted clients with implementing accounting standards, and financial reporting. Kelly is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a chairperson for the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants’ Nonprofit (former) and Operational Committees. Kelly concentrates on technical reviews of financial statements in a multitude of industries and related revenue recognition issues. She also plays a significant role in continuing professional education for Smolin through the development of seminars and courses. Kelly also monitors Smolin’s compliance with quality control standards, and supervises the peer review process. Kelly is a graduate of Manhattan College with a B.S. in Accounting. She practices out of our Fairfield, New Jersey office and resides in New Jersey.

Henry Rinder, CPA/ABV, CFE, DABFE, is with the firm of Smolin, Lupin & Co., P.A. He has audit and accounting experience in construction, wholesale/distribution and manufacturing. Mr. Rinder provides litigation support and business valuation services. He also has experience in audits and management of nonprofit organizations. Mr. Rinder is licensed as a CPA in New Jersey and New York, certified as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV). He is also a diplomat of the American Board of Forensic Accountants. Mr. Rinder is a member of the AICPA, the NJCPA, the Institute of Business Appraisers and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. He served on the prestigious Technical Issues Committee of the AICPA and has served on many committees for the NJCPA. Additionally, Mr. Rinder served as the 2005/06 president of the NJCPA.