BDO USA, LLP, one of the nation’s leading accounting and consulting organizations, today announced that Joseph Scheriff, has been promoted within the firm to Audit Partner in the Melville office.

“We are very excited to have such a strong nurtured leader joining our partnership.” said Christopher Orella, Northeast Regional Managing Partner at BDO USA, LLP. “His commitment to his clients, his ability to build a proficient team, as well as his strong family values, make him an exemplary role model to our younger staff.”

Scheriff, or JT as he is commonly referred to, has more than 17 years of experience servicing clients throughout the Long Island and New York Metro area.  His professional background includes engagements of clients both private and publicly held of diverse sizes and in a number of industries such as software, technology, life sciences, professional services & consulting and manufacturing and distribution.

Further to his significant assurance expertise, JT has been involved with companies undergoing initial public offerings and private placements, internal control audits, due diligence as well as international mergers and acquisitions.

JT, who resides in Smithtown, earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting from Hofstra and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants.

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